Living Green

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What does 'Living Green' mean?

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Living Green refers to adopting practices that are environmentally friendly, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable resources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, helping to reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials.

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What does it mean to reduce waste?

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Reducing waste means minimizing the amount of trash we create by using less and choosing products that have less packaging.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is reusing?

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Reusing involves finding new ways to use items instead of throwing them away, such as using glass jars for storage.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Why is conserving energy important?

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Conserving energy helps to reduce pollution, save money, and preserve natural resources for future generations.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is an example of conserving water?

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An example of conserving water is taking shorter showers or collecting rainwater for gardening.

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What does 'minor' mean in the context of importance?

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In this context, 'minor' means unimportant or not significant.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the purpose of using the back of a poster board?

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Using the back of a poster board helps to avoid wasting new materials and promotes recycling.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What does it mean to have a mindset of sustainability?

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A mindset of sustainability means thinking about how our actions affect the environment and making choices that protect it.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is an example of a sustainable practice?

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An example of a sustainable practice is using energy-efficient light bulbs to save electricity.