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Environment: 10 Everyday Products Derived from Petroleum Kalen Goodluck April 27, 2019
Read the article and write down the names of the 10 products derived from petroleum and what is each one used for?
Read the article and write down the names of the 10 products derived from petroleum and what is each one used for?
As we learn more about the environmental impact of human activities — the cars we drive, the electricity we consume and the food we eat, for example — we are faced with the challenge of reducing our contributions to climate change. Considering how deeply fossil fuels are woven into the fabric of our everyday lives is an important step in making more conscious choices. While burning fossil fuel accounts for two-thirds of all greenhouse gases trapping heat in our atmosphere, crude oil is also incorporated into the clothing we wear, the asphalt we drive on, and even the personal hygiene goods we use all the time. READ MORE...
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VIDEO (2:25') + Video Discussion Questions
Cell phones and laptops use energy to charge their batteries. But did you know that sending emails, texts, and Snapchats requires much more energy? Watch...
Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world with Habitat Earth, an award-winning film that takes viewers on a journey through the vast networks of life on Earth. Inspire your students with this stunning 25-minute HD film, now available for free for educational use.
What are the main themes of the film? Watch and read.
What are the main themes of the film? Watch and read.
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How Plastic Bottles Are Recycled Into Polyester
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NATURAL DISASTERS
Improve your vocabulary and practice with news, quizzes, games and songs.
World Environment Day – June 5, 2019
Important environment issues, natural environmental disasters and other environment vocabulary.
AIR POLLUTION
More videos like this
VIDEO EXPLAINIG CLIMATE CHANGE WITH GRAPHICS
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/05/world/climate-emergency-scientists-warning-intl-trnd/index.html |
OCEANS CONTAMINATION
Excellent video
New words: *debris
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Europe's eyes on Earth
Looking at our planet and its environment
For the ultimate benefit of all European citizens
Looking at our planet and its environment
For the ultimate benefit of all European citizens
Copernicus, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), is the European Programme for the establishment of a European capacity for Earth Observation.
For World Environment Day Take action to #BeatAirPollution
Caring for the planet is vital for our survival
Caring for the planet is vital for our survival
News on climate
recent news = breaking news = hot news
Facts and experts' warnings
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Youth protests and strikes
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Hurricane Florence
Kilauea volcano eruption
Volcano spews lava into Hawaii neighborhood (15 videos with captions)
Early Start
Kilauea volcano erupted and released lava into a residential area in Hawaii, leading to mandatory evacuations of nearby homes.
Source: CNN
Early Start
Kilauea volcano erupted and released lava into a residential area in Hawaii, leading to mandatory evacuations of nearby homes.
Source: CNN
Hawaii residents on Big Island under threat of lava, earthquakes and gas
By Dakin Andone, CNN
Updated 0133 GMT (0933 HKT) May 6, 2018
By Dakin Andone, CNN
Updated 0133 GMT (0933 HKT) May 6, 2018
Alaskan volcano's threat level raised to orange after explosión
By Susannah Cullinane
Updated 0904 GMT (1704 HKT) May 5, 2018
By Susannah Cullinane
Updated 0904 GMT (1704 HKT) May 5, 2018
Residents on Hawaii's Big Island flee threat of quakes, lava and toxic gas
By Susannah Cullinane, Steve Almasy and Ray Sanchez, CNN
Updated 1935 GMT (0335 HKT) May 5, 2018
By Susannah Cullinane, Steve Almasy and Ray Sanchez, CNN
Updated 1935 GMT (0335 HKT) May 5, 2018
When Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 1959, it shot lava higher than the tallest building in America (Article video from 1959)
The Guardian--
Natural disasters and extreme weather
The latest news and comment on natural disasters and extreme weather
Natural disasters and extreme weather
The latest news and comment on natural disasters and extreme weather
Top 11 Deadliest Natural Disasters in History
By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | April 2, 2018 08:43 am ET
By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | April 2, 2018 08:43 am ET
Women fighting forest fires say abuse is rife – but men often go unpunished Women in the US Forest Service love what they do. But they also describe a toxic male environment that tolerates, and even promotes, their harassers
Land Habitats | Different Habitat Types | DK Find Out
www.dkfindout.com
Find out more about different land habitats. Get information about habitats in nature and discover interesting facts with DK Find Out, to help kids learn.
www.dkfindout.com
Find out more about different land habitats. Get information about habitats in nature and discover interesting facts with DK Find Out, to help kids learn.
Class activities
Keeping a Nature Journal and many other class activities.
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On-line Games
«Natural Disasters» by Tata Tsymbal Videos and vocabulary activities
Environmental Issues (games, quizzes and worksheets)(ESOL courses)
Kids Go Green
Kids Go Green: games and quizzes
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The Supervolcano game
Respond to a disaster As the newly appointed chief of the Emergency Management Agency for Bluebear County, it's your job to handle an eruption of the fictional Mount Spur. Are you up to it? |
Vocabulary
Improve your vocabulary and practice your pronunciation with these 12 English words for natural disasters. (Picture+sound+definition)
Quizzes & activities
Kahoot:
- What is this natural disaster? (21 questions)
Natural Disasters Quiz: Are You a Master of Disasters? (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)
Do you know a Force-5 from a Cat-5? Saffir-Simpson from Homer Simpson? Find out if you're a force of nature or a tropical depression with this natural disasters quiz!
English Exercises: environment Several interactive activities with pictures, videos, sound… like:
- Earth Day- should/shouldn´t Save planet Earth! This exercise deals with Earth Day topic. Thank you for your comments! Have a lovely day, Victoria
Read, listen & answer
Earth Day
Reading, listening and comprehension quiz |
Cimate change concern
Reading, listening and comprehension quiz |
Videos: Natural disasters
Lava continues to swallow up homes in Hawaii
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CBS News -3:05'-
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abc News -6:46'-
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CBSN Live News -4:21'-
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CNN News -6:46'-
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Hawaii Volcanic Eruption (geology) -43:57'-
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Scientifics footage
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Heavy Sandstorm Hits Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - India TV
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Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011
Written By: John P. Rafferty and Kenneth Pletcher
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2019 See Article History
Written By: John P. Rafferty and Kenneth Pletcher
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2019 See Article History
The right answer to Venice's flooding problems
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How Italian Technology is Trying to Save Venice. The MOSE Project Presented in New York (September 23, 2009)
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Earth Song lyrics by Michael Jackson
VOA VIDEO: Searching for Solutions as Seas Rise, Floods Increase
December 14, 2016 7:30 PM
December 14, 2016 7:30 PM
Reusing plastic bottles
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ACTIVITIES + VIDEO ABOVE http://www.geography4kids.com/files/cycles_water.html
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Environmental Problems
Our environment is constantly changing. There is no denying that. However, as our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more, people need to be aware of what types of environmental problems our planet is facing. (More...)
Our environment is constantly changing. There is no denying that. However, as our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more, people need to be aware of what types of environmental problems our planet is facing. (More...)
1. Pollution
2. Global Warming 3. Overpopulation 4. Natural Resource Depletion 5. Waste Disposal 6. Climate Change 7. Loss of Biodiversity 8. Deforestation |
9. Ocean Acidification
10. Ozone Layer Depletion 11. Acid Rain 12. Water Pollution 13. Urban Sprawl 14: Public Health Issues 15. Genetic Engineering More problems: … |
Zero waste is not just about recycling and composting, zero waste is a lifestyle that starts before you purchase any items because its all about prevention first.
In our house we are travelling along a journey creating a zero waste lifestyle as best as we can ... In order to help us live a zero waste lifestyle we live by the 5 r’s; Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle , Rott This page is continually being added with new tips as we travel along our journey and learn new things along the way. |