FACTivity – Which Wood You Choose?
In this FACTivity, your class will consider the tradeoffs discussed in "Which Wood You Choose?" and work toward a solution. A tradeoff is any situation where making one choice to gain something means losing something else. All of the available choices involve gaining or losing a benefit.
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How can we address the tradeoffs between planting trees to address climate change and protecting current wildlife habitat?
Materials:
- Graphic organizer (included)
- Writing utensil
Part Of
Which Wood You Choose? - Forest Landowners’ Selection of Trees for Planting Forests Can Have Different Outcomes
Explore Full ArticleStandards addressed in this Activity:
Social Studies Standards
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Time, Continuity, and Change
Lend a Hand, Care for the Land
One way you can lend a hand and care for the land is by reducing your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the carbon dioxide emissions from the actions associated with a person. For example, when someone drives a car, the car creates carbon dioxide emissions. The carbon dioxide emissions create greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. Here are some simple things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint:
Shop and buy locally when you can.
Walk or bike to places instead of using a car.
Turn off lights and unplug devices when you are not using them.
Use cold water for washing your clothes.
Keep stuff out of the landfill by recycling and reusing when you can. You can even recycle clothing by donating gently used clothing and shopping at thrift stores.
Environmental Protection Agency: Carbon Footprint Calculator
To learn more about greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide, check out this video from NASA’s Earth Minute.