Environmentalism

Environmentalism

Outcome 2: Environmental Issues

Poll

Which statement about the environment aligns most closely with your own beliefs?

• The Earth is dying and we need immediate action to save it!

• People cause some issues to the environment and we should take actions to correct these issues.

• People cause some issues to the environment but there is not much we can do about it.

• I am not convinced that people have negatively impacted the Earth. 

What is Environmentalism?

​Concern for AND action towards protecting the environment.

• ​Should we be taking action towards protecting the environment?

• What parts of our environment need our attention?

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Multiple Choice

The hottest year on record in human history

• 1890

• 1974

• 2010

• 2020

Multiple Choice

Since 1960, the Arctic has decreased by ___% due to melting ice caps. 

• 10

• 25

• 40

• 60

Multiple Choice

Climate Change can be linked to ___ deaths per year. 

• 200,000

• 900,000

• 1.5 Million

• 5 Million 

Multiple Select

Climate change deaths can be related to which of the following?

• Unsafe drinking water

• Natural Disasters

• Excess heat and cold

• Car Accidents 

​What is your contribution?

​Everybody has a carbon footprint.

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​Carbon Footprint = the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions.

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​Review: What are the big 3 greenhouse gases?

Multiple Choice

Globally, the average person's carbon footprint is ____ tons of greenhouse gases per year.  

• .5

• 1

• 4

• 16

Multiple Choice

The average American's carbon footprint is ____ tons of greenhouse gases per year.

• .5

• 1

• 4

• 16

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Poll

How many earths did you need to sustain your use of resources?

• 1-5

• 5-10

• 10-20

• 20+

Open Ended

The most surprising thing about my carbon footprint is....

Multiple Choice

The United States comes in ____ place in terms of the most Carbon Emissions into Earth's atmosphere.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

Multiple Select

Major environmental issues in the United States include

• Deforestation

• Air Pollution

• Water Pollution

• Rising Temperatures 

​Environmental Issues Around the World

Regions of the world will experience different challenges when it comes to climate change issues.

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​Can you guess where these pictures are from?

​Take Action!

​With your table, create a poster identifying one way that Yorkville High School could be "greener".

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​What you need to include on your poster:

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​1. An environmental issue that could be realistically addressed at YHS.

​2. The pros and cons of implementing your plan.

​3. A visual.

​4. All your names! :)