Over the past few weeks we read books, sang songs, and thought about ways we can take care of the earth.

Let's think about what we've learned.

1. Hey, Little Ant Watch Again
The last page of the book asks the question, "What would you do?"
Answer the question and explain your thinking.

2. Jeff and Mr. James Pond Watch Again
What was the problem in this book? How was the problem solved?
What important word describes the solution?

 

 

3. Jack, the Seal and the Sea Watch Again
"Who" gave Jack a special message from the Earth? What did Jack do with the message?

 

4. Common Ground Watch Again
a. People use the earth's resources to heat and build their homes, travel, make things...
"In this way, we can stay warm, travel long distances, and visit stores full of amazing things to buy.. in the short run ."
What does the author mean when she says "... in the short run."

b. What does this quote from the end of the book mean?
"... today we are different from those long-ago villagers in one very important way..."

 

5. Why Are the Ice Caps Melting: The Dangers of Global Warming Watch Again
a. What is global warming?
b. What causes global warming?
c. How can we help stop global warming?