Adventures in Learning

Today during Social Studies we discussed some of the consequences we are facing because of the over use of our natural resources.  I prepared a slide show to give students an idea of what kind of environmental problems we are now facing.

Students then came up with ideas on how to solve the different issues.   Some of the ideas included;

Deforestation

“Recycle the paper, Don’t cut the trees.”

“Don’t use one side of paper”

Air Pollution

“Use bicycles”

“Try to use solar power”

“Don’t smoke”

Excess Garbage

“Reuse, Reduce and Recycle the garbage”

“Send it to space”

Water Pollution

“Don’t throw trash in water”

“Don’t throw dirty water in the water”

These are just a few of the great ideas the kids came up with while working in their groups.  It’s important to keep their minds engaged in thinking out their own solution!  Be Great Problem Solvers!

Here are a few pictures from today’s class!

We also looked at a couple of Biodegradability Timelines as well.  Take a look for yourself.

Biodegradable Timeline

Cans (aluminum) 200 yrs
Cans (tin) 50 years
Cardboard box 2 months
Cotton Rope 3 to 14 months
Diapers (Biodegradable) 1 yr
Diapers (disposable) 450 yrs
Fishing line 600 yrs
Glass Undetermined
Photo-degradable drinking cup 6 months
Plastic bags & wrappers 10 to 20 yrs
Plastic bottle 450 yrs
Plastic six-pack holder 400 yrs
Styrofoam (buoy) 80 yrs
Styrofoam (cup) 50 yrs
Wood (painted 15 yrs
Wood (Plywood) 1 to 3 yrs

80% of marine debris is washed, blown or dumped from land. Plastic accounts for more than 50% of all marine debris. Many objects look like food to marine mammals and birds -- this debris can lodge in their stomachs and cause starvation.

Getting children to start thinking globally now can make all the difference!