There are many things we do as humans to affect our environment. Your goal today is to read about part of our ecosystem that is being affected by human actions, then to use that knowledge to create a poem that could be put on a poster or used in a commercial to inform others.
Sample poems
Below The Surface by Celia Berrell
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Is Anyone Listening by Celia Berrell
I stand on this platform proclaiming my view to a handful of mice and possibly you. My home’s getting hotter and dryer each year. Perhaps global warming is finally here. Peace By Piece by Celia Berrell The world is getting smaller and its breaking into bits. Let’s put it back together. Peace by piece the puzzle fits. Repairs can all be tended by the tiniest of friends. As working all together peace by piece the puzzle mends. |
Part 1:
- You and your partner (the person sitting next to you today) will take a look at the topics you can choose to read about (online or on paper).
- You will need to pick one you both agree on.
- Each of you will need a copy of your own to read. You will be given 5 minutes to read the article by yourself.
- Take notes or highlight text as you read
- Focus on:
Why there is a problem
what it affects
who are the main culprits
what can be done differently
what will happen if nothing changes
what is being done to help
what each person can do to help
what it affects
who are the main culprits
what can be done differently
what will happen if nothing changes
what is being done to help
what each person can do to help
Part 2:
- Using the information you highlighted or took notes on, you and your partner will create a poem making sure to focus on the key points above. (it can be hand written or typed and printed)
- Your poem should contain at least 8 lines.
- Use the poem guide below if needed.
- You will be given 5 minutes to collaborate and write your poem.
Part 3: (If time)
- Share poems with class
topics to choose from
Deforestation
Floods and Dams
Pollution Site is somewhat opinionated, but it does have good facts.
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Introduced species
Ozone depletion
Human impact on Antarctica
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Resources to use:
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html Examples of poetry forms
Standards/Benchmarks/GlCE’s/HSCE’s
- L3.p4A Recognize that, and describe how, human beings are part of Earth’s ecosystems. Note that human activities can deliberately or inadvertently alter the equilibrium in ecosystems. (prerequisite)
- B3.4C Examine the negative impact of human activities
Sample poems borrowed from: Berrell, Celia. "Environmental Poetry." Science Rhymes. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. ( http://www.sciencerhymes.com.au/environmental-poetry )