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“If today is a typical day on planet Earth, we will lose 116 square miles of
rainforest, or about an
acre a second. We will
lose another 72 square
miles to encroaching
deserts, as a result of
human mismanagement
and over-population. Today the human population will increase
by 250,000.
And today we will add
2700 tons of chlorofluorocarbons
to the atmosphere
and 15 million tons
of carbon. Tonight the
Earth will be a little hotter,
its waters more acidic, and the fabric of life
more threadbare.” |
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| Each tonne of recycled paper means 17 trees do not have to be cut down. |
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Part 1: Introduction
The Handbook covers selected endangered species in ten ecological regions. Sustainability, ecological literacy and ecological footprint are overarching themes discussed in pages 6-14: (see cartoon from p.8, Past, Present, Future)
Part 2: Music & Education
Begin with a song: Refer to the CD and page 114: “What the songs are about”. Select a song you like, with the content and difficulty level appropriate for your students. We’re selecting “Landfill Blues”
Story/Lyrics: Make a double-sided sheet for students. Put Holly’s story (p.24) on one side, and Song Lyrics (p. 25) on the reverse. Students can insert the sheet into their keepsake “Cycle of Life Songbook”.
Read the story aloud and use it to elicit students’ questions. What do they wonder about? What would they like to learn? What can they do to help address the issues raised in Landfill Blues? Text and graphics for story.
Play the song from the CD while children listen and read lyrics. Go over new vocabulary.
Sing the song together…with gusto!