Awesome Powers II Duel with the Cool Fool
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1. 4 1 15 4 2 02 4 2 03 4 2 09 4 4 12 4 4 15 5 0 8 5 0 86 5 0 9E 5 0 9F 5 4 02 5 4 13 5 4 17 5 4 18 6 0 1A 6 0 2 6 0 76 6 0 7 6 0 86 6 0 9 6 0 9F 6 1 04 6 1 08 6 3 05 6 3 18 6 3 19 7 0 1A 7 0 2 7 0 76 Identify and describe hobbies and jobs involving plants Identify how humans from various cultures use plant parts for food and medicine Investigate to determine how humans from various cultures make products from plant materials Identify and describe various components within a sample of soil from the local environment Identify animals found in soil and explain their importance to soil quality Carry out a plan and describe the purpose of the steps followed Recognize that each plant and animal depends on a specific habitat to meet its needs Identify the components of an animal habitat Investigate and describe a variety of local and regional habitats and their associated populations of plants and animals Recognize that plant and animal populations interact within a community Predict based on their investigations how the removal of a plant or animal population may affect the rest of the community Investigate natural and human caused changes to habitats and identify resulting effects on plant and animal populations Describe how their actions can help conserve plant and animal populations and their habitats Give examples of various forms of energy Recognize that energy is an integ2. One Tonne E N E RGY Challenge for all Canadians to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne Have your stu 5 L E U T H H dents try this exercise at home or at school At they ll need help from their parents At school they ll need assistance from the school s caretaker The less energy we all use the less stress we put on our environment Do you use more energy than you need to at home or school This is your chance to investigate To answer these questions you ll need to help from your parent or school custodian Remind them that you ll be helping them save energy and money out the forms together and go through the tips at the end to find out how you can play a part in reducing greenhouse gases and climate change Temperature Control Question Yes No Tip If your home has a furnace is the filter cleaned regularly 1 Are there any air leaks around your home s windows and doors 2 Are your basement attic and walls insulated 3 Do you have a programmable thermostat 4 Are there any ceiling fans in your home 5 Do you have an air conditioner in your home 6 Do your parents regularly clean the air conditioner filter 7 On hot summer days do you close your curtains and blinds during the day 8 Water Use Question l Yes No Tip Is your home s hot water tank insulated 9 Have your parents insulated the hot water pipes 9 Does your shower have a low flow head 10 Do you take a
3. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE KIT 2004 gt C 2 A THANKS TO ALL OF OUR GREEN KIDS SUPPORTERS isc ME Ibe p Bes MANITOBA MODEL FOREST NETWORK RESEAU DE FORETS MODELES The Winnipeg CANOLA Foundation OF CANADA TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Supporters Awesome Powers II Educational Resource Kit Themes of the Play Terms to Know and Teach Turn Your School Green A Tree to Root For Save Those Trees Please Test Your Enviro IQ Be a Tree Drawing Alternatives RRR Save Your Energy What has the Forest Done for You Lately Lots Make the Power Match Make Your Own Greenhouse Danger Thin Ice Climate Change What s it to Me Watch Out Be an Energy Sleuth Whose Forest is it The Power of the Tube Resources to Explore Sources Used for this Educational Resource Kit Green Kids Teacher Evaluation Form Green Kids Student Evaluation Form Green Kids Booking Form 2005 Tour Answer Key Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes Codes used in this Resource Kit ND Se LH 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 39 40 About the Show Green Kids is pleased to present its 2004 play Awesome Powers Duel with the Cool Fool follow up to 2003 s Awesome Powers this year s production rejoins Terry Firma in his quest to
4. Repair all leaking faucets A leak of only one drop per second wastes about 10 000 litres of water each year that s enough water for 16 baths each month Most leaks are easy and inexpensive to fix Don t run the tap while shaving brushing teeth or doing dishes Partially fill the basin with hot water you ll save energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions Wash your clothes in cold water When you wash clothes in cold rather than hot water you use 90 percent less energy Appliances and Lighting 15 16 17 18 Turn off lights when they are not needed If no one s using a room why keep it lit Use timers and solar and motion sensors to turn lights on and off automatically Turn off appliances when they re not being used When no one s watching listening to the stereo or using computer equipment turn them off You ll save energy and money and reduce green house gas emissions Use compact fluorescent lighting These lights consume up to 75 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs produce less waste heat and last up to 10 times longer Use a microwave instead of your conventional oven Microwave cooking consumes much less energy and produces much less waste heat than your stove Convection ovens use up to 30 percent less energy than standard ovens Toasters ovens and slow cookers are also more energy efficient than most conventional ovens 28 BE AN ENERGY SLEUTH Source Natural Res
5. Reuse Instead of buying new toys books and games encourage your friends and classmates to reuse by holding a toy book or clothing swap or having a school garage sale Students could also collect unwanted toys clothing that no longer fits or other _ household goods and donate them to a charitable organization that can use or sell them A TREE TO ROOT FOR Trees are an important part of the environment because they produce the oxygen we all need to breathe provide homes for animals birds and insects give us shade from the sun and help to keep our air healthy You can help to make your schoolyard playground park or backyard greener by planting a tree Here are some important steps to help ensure that your tree will thrive for years Select the right kind of tree Look at the species of trees that are already growing in your neighbourhood if they re healthy it probably means they re well suited to the soil and con ditions You can do this by taking your students on a walking tour around the school Collect leaves Suitable for K 5 Planting a tree is not only an educational experience for your students it also helps to improve your schoolyard environment and gives your students a sense of ownership and responsibility Specific Learning Outcomes K 0 4e K 1 01 K 1 02 1 03 1 0 1a 1 0 2a 1 0 4f 1 1 05 1 1 07 1 1 14 3 0 4a 3 1 01 3 1 02 3 1 03 3 1 04 3 1 06
6. Climate Change in Manitoba www climatechange gc ca 24 WATCH OUT Specific Learning Outcomes 3 1 03 3 4 09 4 1 02 4 1 03 4 1 09 5 0 8G 5 0 9E 5 4 18 6 0 9E 6 0 9 6 1 04 6 1 08 7 0 9 7 0 9 7 1 05 7 1 06 8 0 9 8 0 9 General Learning Outcomes D2 C6 C8 Suitable for grades 3 8 Climate change can is happening in our own backyards Have your students investigate climate change around your school or in your neighbourhoods Their findings will contribute to national research Climate change is happening right in front of our eyes Scien tists know that climate change is the result of human activity but what they don t know for sure is exactly what we can expect in the future One way of studying the impact of climate change is by looking at indicator species types of animals plants birds and insects that are particularly affected by changes in the envi ronment Because they live in both land and water and have semi permeable skin frogs and toads are very sensitive to pollution and vulner able to environmental changes So frogs and toads are used as indicator species and scientists use their populations to check the health of our wetlands You can help scientists study indicator species by doing research in your own backyard or school yard or playground and submitting your findings Log on to the Naturewatch web site www naturewatch ca for more information about how y
7. Source 18 Consider waiting about 20 min utes or so before you blow dry allowing your hair to get semi dry before you style you ll need Jess time with the electric blower Dishes Soak really dirty dishes for a while before you wash them This will enable you to use less hot water during washing And don t run the dishwasher unless it s completely full Doors Remember to close the door tightly behind you even if you re just stepping out for a minute When you leave doors open you let out expensive hot air in the winter and precious cool air in the summer Keeping the doors tightly closed will save energy electric or gas energy depending on the type of heating cooling system you have in your home Awesome Powers Educational Resource Kit 2003 W H A T Suitable for grades 3 5 Forests are vital to the health of the planet This fill in the blank quiz will help your students HAS T H E understand all the ways that forests contribute to our lives FOREST DONE FOR YOU LATELY L T S Use the words below to fill in blanks in the following sentences and find out more about all the jobs that a forest does Words buildings erosion fertilizers food furniture healthy nature nutrients oxygen paper photosynthesis plants pollution rice soil syrup wind water A Forest 1 Provides habitat A forest provides an environment where plants and a
8. 1 3 01 1 3 02 14 DRAWING ALTER NATIVES Source Resources to Explore and Sources for this Kit pages 32 amp 33 Specific Learning Outcomes 0 5 1 1 13 1 1 14 1 3 11 2 4 12 General Learning Outcomes B1 B2 B5 Suitable for K 2 This exercise will get your students thinking about environmentally friendly options to everyday activities and products Review each of the words below with your students and have them think of an environmentally friendly alternative For example an alternative to video games would be board games which require less electrical energy Have students draw a picture of their alternative idea or find a photo in a magazine and paste it opposite each word Use the back of the page if necessary 1 Playing video games 2 Getting a ride to school 3 Turning all the lights on 4 Buying new toys with a lot of packaging 5 Watching TV 6 Buying all of our groceries and clothes from countries far away 15 Suitable for K 2 Your students are probably familiar with the three Rs reduce reuse and recycle but are they putting them into practice Reduce and Recycle are fairly straightforward Reuse takes a little more imagination Have your students suggest ways they can reuse products at at school and at the grocery store Use the points below to get them started Everyone knows the three Rs right Terry Firma reminds us that the three Rs are Reduce
9. 3 1 10 3 4 02 4 0 4a 4 1 02 4 1 09 General Learning Outcomes B5 C4 Di and identify them Make obser vations about which trees look the healthiest and where they re planted i e do boulevard trees look as healthy as those with more room to grow e What is most important to your students when choosing a tree Providing habitat for birds and animals Having something pretty to look at Decide as a group Jf you re not sure what type of tree would be best visit your local nursery or gardening centre and ask for some advice Or consult a gardening book and find out which types of trees like which types of soil Make sure the tree you choose is the right size and shape for the space you have available Select the spot Make sure the spot you select is well away from parking lots playground equipment power lines and roads that might be used by maintenance or snow clearing equipment Your tree might be small now but make sure it has room to grow Depending on the species you choose a mature tree could reach 40 to 100 feet Remember that the roots take up as much space underground as the branches do above Planting your tree Before planting keep the tree cool and shaded and keep its roots damp e Planting space for a single tree should measure 10 feet by 10 feet Soil should be broken up to a depth of 2 3 feet Mix in enough compost to make a
10. and no parking signs help us all to remember the rules of the road Help others remember the rules of the three Rs by drawing sign showing people how to reduce reuse and recycle Make it bold and colourful Then post it in your classroom your _ kitchen at home your playground or any place it will get attention Green Kids The Evergrow Enviroshow Teachers Kit 2007 TEST YOUR ENVIRO IQ Source Resources to Explore and Sources for this Kit pages 32 amp 33 Specific Learning Outcomes K 1 02 1 1 01 1 1 07 1 1 10 1 4 02 2 2 12 2 4 01 2 4 10 General Learning Outcomes B1 B2 B5 D2 D4 D5 E4 Suitable for K 2 Review the terms to know and teach with your students Then use this quiz to see how much they remember Fill in the blanks in the statements below When you re all done find out if you re an Enviro Genius 8 9 Solar power uses energy from the Hydro electricity comes from moving An animal plant or insect whose health reflects the health of the environment like Envirosaurus Rex in the play Awesome Powers is called an species The three Rs are reduce and recycle change is the change of weather patterns over time The gases in the atmosphere that help to keep the Earth warm are gases The layer protects our planet from UV rays from the sun is the term for the Earth becoming warmer over time is the process of turning kitchen scraps and oth
11. cool as soon as you open the door room temperature air rushes in Decide what you want to eat before opening the fridge door Do you experience temporary memory loss on an empty stom ach Consider making a list of all snacks found inside the fridge and taping it onto the fridge door Then when your stomach is rumbling consult your list before opening the door Freezer If your parents keep the freezer only half full of food you can conserve energy by filling some of the empty space with water filled containers and allowing the water to freeze The more empty _ space there is in the freezer the harder the freezer has to work When there are several frozen items water included close to gether they all help to keep each other cold Lights _ Always remember to turn off the light or TY stereo etc when you leave the room When you re reading or working at your desk consider using a smaller table or desk lamp instead of the big overhead light Shower You like your showers hot right Of course But energy is used to heat the water for your shower Try turning the temperature down a bit or rinse your hair in cooler water You ll get just as clean but you ll be using less energy You use less water taking a shower than you do taking a bath so taking shorter showers is a great way to save energy And you ll be saving water too
12. listed below must be done by an adult Temperature Control 1 Change or clean furnace filters every one to two months Dirty air filters block airflow forcing furnaces to run longer and use more energy 2 Use caulking and weather stripping to reduce air leaks If combined all the air leaks in an average older house would add up to a 40cm2 hole big enough for a large dog to pass through By caulking and weather stripping your family can save up to 20 percent on home heating costs and eliminate cold drafts and costly leaks around windows doors and baseboards 3 Upgrade insulation in walls attics and basements This is best done during renovation projects when re modelling a kitchen or bathroom for example Insulating basement walls can reduce your energy bill by up to 35 percent 4 Install programmable thermostats to control both heating and cooling It s easy to forget to turn down the thermostat at night and when we leave for work and school Programmable thermostats raise and lower temperatures automatically Remember for every 1 degree Celsius 2 degrees 27 BE AN ENERGY SLEUTH Fahrenheit you lower the thermostat you save 2 percent on your heating bill Install a ceiling fan Ceiling fans use less electricity than air conditioners or furnaces When used properly these fans help reduce the energy we use to heat and cool our homes In the winter you can set the ceiling fan s direction of airflow to push w
13. mound about one foot high in the centre with tapered edges Dig a planting hole in the centre of the mound and fill in around the tree with a mixture of soil and compost Don t pack the hole too tightly Be sure to soak the soil around the tree with water Taking care of your tree In the first few years after it s planted your tree will need to be watered regularly The watering _ schedule will depend on the type of tree soil and climate Have your students draw up a sche dule and take responsibility for watering the tree Trees experience shock after a transplant For this reason don t fertilize your tree for two to three years and use green fertilizer when you do as it puts increased stress on the tree Enjoy your tree e Most important help your students take ownership of the tree and enjoy it Have your stu dents name the tree organize an event to celebrate its arrival and birthdays encourage your stu dents to measure its growth and change and keep records on its progress for future classes Sources Schoolyard Trees Planning and Planting for Survival Coffey Green Teacher Issue 66 Fall Winter 2001 SAVE THOSE TREES PLEASE Specific Learning Outcomes K 0 7a 0 5 K 3 03 1 0 4b 1 0 7e 1 1 13 1 1 14 1 3 11 2 0 4b 2 0 7e 2 2 16 General Learning Outcomes B5 C6
14. of a proposal until evidence is offered to support it and Stewardship including ac cepting individual responsibility for impact on the environment initiating a new behaviour chance of behaviour in light of an issue related to the protection of the natural environment iden potential conflicts between responding to human wants and needs and the protection of the natural environment consider others points of view on a science related environmental issue and insisting that issues be discussed using a bias balanced approach This kit contains a variety of resources geared to a range of grade levels Many of the activi ties can easily be adapted for other age groups Feel free to use the activities as you see fit If you re interested in additional activities for your students visit www greenkids com and look at previous resource kits Or check out the websites listed in the back of this kit for additional ideas This kit is also available online in the interest of saving paper and trees So feel free to download it from our website www greenkids com and print out the sections you think you will use If you d prefer to have a copy of this resource kit faxed to you call us at 1 800 441 6751 toll free send us a fax at 1 204 940 4749 or e mail us at joel greenkids com We hope that you ll be able to work some of the activities in this kit into your curric
15. understand the powers of nature Whether you saw last year s play or not you and your students are in for an entertaining and enlightening adventure In this show Terry searches for his best friend Rex encountering wacky characters that put his environmental knowledge to the test You and your students will have the opportunity to learn with Terry and have lots of fun at the same time About this Kit This educational resource kit is for teachers parents or anyone who works with kids and for the kids themselves We hope that you ll have a chance to review the kit with your group before they see the show and that it will enhance their educational expe rience and enable them to fully enjoy and appreciate the play The terms to know and teach page 7 and the play s themes page 6 will be particularly helpful to review before seeing the performance Exercises in this kit correspond with the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes for K 8 Each exercise includes reference codes of specific and general learning outcomes which are fully defined on page 40 The kit was also created in kee ping with the Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes Pan Canadian Protocol for Colla boration on School Curriculum 12 e Exercises for students K 2 focus particularly on developing Appreciation of Science inclu inquiry including striving to assess a problem or situa
16. will affect their ability to 3 renewable 4 renewable 5 non renewable 6 renewable 7 non renewable Danger Thin Ice 1 False Polar bears primarily eat seal 2 True 3 False Global warming will mean that ice breaks up earlier in the year limiting a polar bear s opportunity to hunt for seals melting and could cause changes in the soil that will affect the plants that are able to grow hunt and fish and warmer temperatures will thaw permafrost which will damage roads and building foundations Climate change what s it to me Answers a b C a C b MANITOBA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK OF OUTCOMES CODES USED IN THIS RESOURCE KIT Specific Learning Outcomes K 0 4e 0 5 0 7 1 01 K 1 02 K 1 03 K 1 04 K 1 07 K 3 03 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 4b 1 0 4f 1 0 7e 1 1 01 1 1 05 1 1 07 1 1 10 1 1 13 1 1 14 1 3 02 1 3 10 1 3 11 1 4 02 2 0 4b 2 0 7e 2 2 12 2 2 16 2 4 01 2 4 10 2 4 12 2 4 13 2 4 14 3 1 01 3 1 02 3 1 03 3 1 04 3 1 05 3 1 06 3 1 10 3 1 13 3 1 14 Participate in cooperative group learning experiences Record observations using drawings Recognize connections between new experiences and prior knowledge Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of trees Identify ways in which humans and other animals use trees Identify and describe basic parts of a tree Explore sort and classify leaves using their own classificati
17. with the most green travelers could win a special prize Eat green Challenge your classmates to a green lunch Encourage students at your school to bring lunches that don t use much packaging That means using cloth or heavy plastic lunch bags instead of paper bags and packing sand wiches and goodies in reusable plastic containers instead of in tinfoil or plastic baggies Start club Start an environment club at your school The club could e Organize regular garbage clean ups on the schoolyard or in the neighbourhood Encourage all students and teachers to reduce reuse and recycle Write letters about topics that are of concern Students could write letters to politicians who are involved in environ mental issues or to companies that use too much packaging in their products They could also write letters to other en vironmentally minded students Check out the Eco Pals pro gram Www green group com for information about environ mental pen pals Adopt a charitable organization that does environmental work by holding a fundraiser and donating the proceeds to the charity For more information on Manitoba environmental groups check out the Manitoba Eco Network s website at www web net men Sources www ecokidsonline com Www green group com www resourceconservation mb ca www web net men Green Kids The Evergrow Enviroshow Teachers Kit 2007 10
18. your area and encourage them to remind their parents to recycle If your students think they know it all about recycling they might be interested in the following facts Plastic jugs and bottles be recycled into floor tiles t shirts carpeting and sleeping bags as well as other plastic containers Juice boxes can be recycled into high quality paper products Aluminum cans are the most valuable recyclable If all the aluminum cans used in Canada in a year were recycled enough energy would be saved to supply electricity to 15 000 homes for a year Source for this activity http www earthday ca Recycling works POP Protecting our Planet Magazine Volume 7 Fall 1999 SAVE YOUR ENERGY Specific Learning Outcomes 1 1 13 1 3 11 2 4 12 2 4 14 5 0 9E 5 0 9 General Learning Outcomes B5 E4 Suitable for K 5 There are many different ways of conserving electrical energy Have your class come up with as many ideas as they can Use each of the following words as a trigger for a class discussion on ways to save energy Energy conservation is about using energy wisely and using no more than we absolutely need By reducing the amount of electricity we use we re being environmentally responsible Fridge Don t stand with the fridge door open looking for something to eat This makes the fridge work harder to keep food inside
19. A 6 0 24 6 0 7G 7 0 1A 7 0 2A 7 0 7G 8 0 1A 8 0 2A 8 0 7G General Learning Outcomes A2 A3 B5 C5 C6 In the play Awesome Powers Terry sees a news report and commercials on TV about Northern Paradise Resorts TV provides him with information but is that information to be trusted Television is a form of tech nology that many of us enjoy It can be a powerful educational tool and a good way to stay informed about what s happening in the world around us But like any form of technology we must make sure we use television wisely We should always take into account that different people have different perspectives and it s up to us to decide for our selves how we feel about things And we should all remember to turn off the TV more often get some exercise read a book or N Monitoring the Airwaves Have your students watch the television news for a week Assign each student to a chan nel and or newscast and ask them to make notes on each of the stories As a class review list of stories How often do environmental themes come up and what is the context i e an inter national convention on the environment a natural dis aster unusual weather in any part of the country Are these stories usually on at the begin ning of the newscast or the end How much time is devoted to them compared with other stories Live from your classroom Have each studen
20. Corner Lesson Plans www evergreen ca 21 DAN G E R Suitable for grades 3 5 Canada s North will face enormous change and challenges with climate change How much do your T H students already Rnow about the North ICE As Terry learns in Awesome Powers climate change is putting polar bears at great risk Scientists pre dict that the arctic region will be the first area to see dramatic climate change Test your knowledge about the arctic and the sub arctic with this true or false quiz True or false 1 The polar bear s favourite food is caribou True False 2 Polar bears can live for up to 25 years True False 3 Global warming will have no effect on polar bears True False 4 Climate change could shrink the habitat of wood bison and other True False sub arctic mammals 5 Climate change won t cause permafrost to melt True False 6 Polar bears are the largest carnivore on land True False 7 Oil drilling and chemicals in the water and air are already affecting True False polar bears 8 Caribou seals walrus whales and moose are all found in the arctic True False 9 Nunavut is Canada s newest territory established in 1999 True False 10 Climate change won t affect the people who live in the North True False Specific Learning Outcomes 4 1 02 4 1 07 4 1 13 4 1 14 Sources 5 4 02 5 4 17 5 4 18 Climate Change in Manitoba www climatechange ge ca General Learning Outcomes www tv chc c
21. Reuse and Recycle Reduce Reduce is one of the easiest of the three Rs To reduce what you use ask yourself these questions every time you go to buy some thing Do I really need this Can I get this from another source Is this a product that will last for a long time or can be reused by someone else Reuse Reusing items gives you a chance to be creative while helping the environment When you reuse you re preserving energy and raw materials and decreasing pollution You re also saving money You can reuse all sorts of things it just takes a little bit planning When grocery shopping Bring reusable containers and cloth or heavy plastic shopping bags e Choose items that can be reused like rechargeable batteries Choose products that come in refillable or reusable containers e Buy bulk It uses much less packaging Buy durable products that can be repaired or upgraded if needed e Buy refurbished or previously owned furniture appliances books sporting goods etc Shop at second hand stores yard sales flea markets and check the newspaper for great reuse bargains At home e Use reusable containers for lunches and for storing foods e Use cloth napkins tea towels and sponges instead of paper products Use a reusable coffee filter made from cloth or metal Compost food waste Reupholster or slip cover fur nitu
22. Suitable for K 2 The habits your students form now can lead to life long appreciation for the environment Review the tips below with your students and see how many more they can think Encourage them to put these ideas into action in the classroom The fun activity that follows can be posted in your classroom or around the school as a reminder of how to save paper There are lots of things that you can do to help reduce our dependence on wood and paper products e Buy products with little or no packaging e Buy products that are made from recycled paper Buy unbleached paper products Use tree free paper made from hemp or other sustain able products e Use cloth napkins lunch bags and grocery bags instead of paper ones Use a dishcloth to wipe up spills instead of using paper towels e When working on the computer try to print out only your final copy of a project Do your proofreading and editing right on the screen Use both sides of a sheet of paper If you make a mistake cross it out and keep going don t crumple it up and toss it out Use scrap paper instead of new paper Make sure all the paper card board and other recyclables that you use go into the recy cling box at home at school and at the places you play Source 12 _ Activity Sign of the times Saving trees is easy when you get the hang of it Signs like stop signs
23. a witness polar polfacts html B5 D2 www ecokidsonline com 22 CLIMATE CHANGE WHAT S IT TO ME Suitable for grades 3 8 Climate change will affect all of us This quiz should help your students understand that even their lives will be impacted by global warming In Awesome Powers II we learn that climate change will have a drastic impact not only on the North but around the world So what does that mean for us here in Manitoba Test your smarts and learn some new facts with this multiple choice quiz 1 Scientists predict that on the Canadian prairies summer temperatures could increase by a 3 to 4 degrees Celsius b 10 to 15 degrees Celsius 20 to 30 degrees Celsius d Who cares Let s go to the beach 2 Winter temperatures on the prairies are estimated to increase by a nothing at all b 5 to 8 degrees Celsius 10 to 15 degrees Celsius d Bring it on it s too cold here anyway 3 Climate change could affect our water quality in Manitoba because a It will mean lower levels in our lakes and rivers increasing the level of pollution b It increases the risk of spring flooding which can cause contaminants in the soil to enter the water Both of the above d Who needs water I only drink pop 4 Climate change could limit our province s production of hydro electric power because a There will be less rain in summer and greater evaporation b People will stop using electricity to heat their hom
24. al and constructed world is made up of systems and how interactions take place within and among these systems Recognize that energy whether transmitted or transformed is the driving force of both movement and change and is inherent within materials and in the interactions among them 42
25. aracter to each student who will play a role The logger The logger depends on forestry for his her income and needs this job to feed his her family He she doesn t have training for any other kind of job The environmentalist The environmentalist insists that all logging be stopped He she will go to extreme measures like chaining himself herself to a tree to make the point heard and at tract media attention to the issue The deer The deer lives in the forest and depends on it for food and shelter As trees are cut down the deer is being forced out of its home and food is more difficult to find The deer now has to live closer to humans which puts it in danger The mill owner The mill owner knows that the more trees cut down the more money he she will make The tourist The tourist wants to hike through the forest and enjoy the scenery The forestry company spokesperson The forestry company understands the concerns of the environmen talist but says that their forestry practices are sustainable They plant trees as they log so the forest will regrow in 50 years The politician The politician understands the environmental impact that forestry is having but also sees the benefits of the industry Logging gives jobs to people this area who would otherwise not have work In turn the near by towns are thriving and more
26. arm air toward the floor where it s cooled and drawn back to the furnace for re heating In the summer change the fan direction to draw air upward cooling rooms with a constant flow of air Set your air conditioner at 25 C For each degree set below 25 C you use 3 to 5 percent more energy This 25 C setting will provide the most comfort for the least cost Clean the air conditioner filter every month Dirty air filters reduce airflow and may damage air conditioners Filters that are clean enable units to cool down quickly and use less energy Keep doors windows blinds and drapes closed on hot sunny days open windows at night The warmer your house the more energy your air conditioner will use to keep it cool Open windows when the sun goes down and let the night air cool your house Water Use 10 12 13 14 Insulate hot water tanks and hot water pipes to reduce heat loss 15 percent of a typical energy bill goes to heating water Ensure that your hot water tank and pipes are insulated properly Check your user s manual or consult with a professional to see if insulating the tank or the pipes is recom mended for your home Install low flow showerheads These heads are easy to install and use up to 60 percent less water Take a quick shower instead of a bath You will use up to 50 percent less hot water A five minute shower for example uses less than 38 litres of water compared with 57 to 95 litres for a bath
27. as wood pro Specific Learning Outcomes ducts for constructing and Hint places we live and work in and 3 1 05 3 1 13 3 1 14 3 1 15 3 1 16 3 1 17 4 1 02 4 1 09 things we use every day 4 1 14 4 4 12 9 Generates non timber products Forests also produce other useful things besides wood and paper such Wild__ _ _ edible berries mushrooms and medicinal General Learning Outcomes B1 B5 D2 E2 as maple 19 MAK E Suitable for grades 3 5 T H E This exercise will introduce your students to types of alternative energy and will help them distinguish renewable energy sources from non renewable ones POWER MATCH There are many types of alternative power that are being used currently or explored for future use Test your own powers by matching the type of energy with the correct definition Types of power Definitions 1 Solar Power A This type of power involves turbines which turn to produce electricity Because it depends on weather this type of energy can only be created in certain geographic areas 2 Wind Power B This type of power uses energy that is pumped up from deep beneath the earth s surface to produce electricity 3 Geothermal Technology C This type of power converts heat and light from the sun hint Geo means earth and into electricity or heat thermal means heat Renewable or non renewable Library books aren t the only things that can be renewed Some energy resource
28. at would like to see in future Green Kids programming Please consider the play as well as the educational resource kit and the website in your answer Optional Your Name School Name Your e mail address Thank You 35 GREEN KIDS STUDENT EVALUATION FORM We want to know what you think about the play Awesome Powers Please fill out this evaluation form feel free to use the back if you need more space and ask your parents or teacher to return it to us by fax at 204 940 4749 or mail it to Green Kids 22 221 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 052 You may also e mail feedback to us at joel greenkids com 1 Please rate Awesome Powers on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of its educational value as well as its entertainment value Educational Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic Entertainment Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic 2 What did you like best about Awesome Powers Why 3 What did you like least about Awesome Powers 1 Why 36 GREEN KIDS STUDENT EVALUATION FORM 4 What did you learn from the play that you didn t already know 5 What do you think of the Green Kids website www greenkids com 6 What do you do at home at school or in your community to be environmentally responsible Do you recycle Do you shut off the light when you leave a room What else do yo
29. chnological endeavours Be sensitive to and develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of other humans other living things and the environment Frequently and thoughtfully evaluate the potential consequences of their actions Identify living things using an existing classification key and explain the rationale used Observe and describe the diversity of living things within the local environment List electrical devices used at home at school and in the community and identify the human needs that they fulfill Describe factors that affect the consumption of electrical energy and outline an action plan to reduce electrical energy consumption at home at school or in the community Describe ways in which electricity has had an impact on daily life Formulate specific questions that lead to investigations Access information using a variety of sources Communicate methods results conclusions and new knowledge in a variety of ways 41 MANITOBA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK OF OUTCOMES CODES USED IN THIS RESOURCE KIT 7 0 8G 7 0 9E 7 0 9F 7 1 05 7 1 06 7 1 07 8 0 1A 8 0 2A 8 0 76 8 0 86 8 0 9 8 0 9 8 4 12 8 4 18 Discuss societal environmental and economic impacts of scientific and technological endeavours Be sensitive and responsible in maintaining a balance between the needs of humans and a sustainable environment Consider the cause and effects relationships of actions and decisions Identify a
30. d try to balance our own needs with the needs of the environment Renewable resources can be used with little environ mental impact Traditional sources of energy non renewable resources like oil coal and natural gas have harmed our environment New work is being done to harness energy from renewable resources like wind and solar power that have much less of an environ mental impact Even traditional uses of resources that can be renewed for example logging practices can be updated to be more sustainable and less harmful to biodiversity and wildlife habitat Reduce Reuse Recycle Always remember the three Rs at home school and at play By reducing the amount we use reusing items when we can and recycling them when we can t we re all producing less waste Reducing reusing and recycling is an easy and fun way to make our environment healthier TERMS TO KNOW AND TEACH Before your class sees the play Awesome Powers IT it s a good idea to familiarize them with the following terms which come up in the show Carbon Carbon is an element that is found naturally in living things and some of our fuel sources A certain amount of carbon is part of our atmosphere as car bon dioxide But burning fuels to produce heat or to run our cars can release too much carbon dioxide and other sub stances that pollute the a
31. do have recycling boxes are people using them Take a look in garbage cans particularly in the lunchroom or cafeteria Hint wear rubber gloves and hold your nose Are there pop cans milk cartons and other recyclables in the garbage can If there are make a stink about it Post signs reminding your schoolmates to use the recycling boxes and telling them what can and what can t be recycled Compost Composting is the process of turning organic garbage that means garbage that is made out of something that was once alive like banana peels into soil More than half of the garbage 2 Get wriggling Believe it or _ we throw out is organic which means that it could be turned back into soil to help things grow instead of going into a landfill of garbage So how do you compost There a few ways 1 In your back yard or school yard you can use a compost pin to hold fallen leaves and grass clippings You can also add your organic garbage Give ita stir every now and again with shovel or rake As it decom poses it will turn into rich soil that s great for gardening For more information on compost ing visit Resource Conservation Manitoba s website www resource conservation mb ca cap basics html There you can learn all the basics have your questions answered or contact compos ting professional not worms do great job of c
32. e Volume 7 Fall 1999 Www oee nrcan gc ca www evergreen ca http www earthday ca www tv cbc ca witness polar polfacts html www ecokidsonline com www green group com www resourceconservation mb ca www web net men www naturewatch ca www climatechange gc ca www greenkids com 33 GREEN KIDS TEACHER EVALUATION FORM Green Kids strives to grow develop and improve each year Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and helps us to deliver a program that is relevant to your students and their curriculum Please take a few moments to fill out this evaluation form feel free to use the back if you need more space and then fax it to us at 204 940 4749 or mail it to Green Kids 22 221 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba 052 You may also e mail feedback to us at joel greenkids com 1 Please rate Awesome Powers on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of its educational value as well as its entertainment value Educational Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic Entertainment Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic 2 What did you like best about the show and why 3 What did you like least about the show and why 34 GREEN KIDS 4 Were you able to incorporate elements of the educational resource kit into your curriculum If yes TEACHER which activities and how did you incorporate them If no why not EVALUATION FORM 5 Wh
33. e actions that promote a sustainable environment society and economy both locally and globally Recognize safety symbols and practices related to scientific and technological activities and to their daily lives and apply this knowledge in appropriate situations Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and decision making skills when choosing a course of action based on scientific and technological information Demonstrate curiosity scepticism creativity open mindedness accuracy precision honesty and persistence and appreciate their importance as scientific and technological habits of mind Employ effective communication skills and utilize information technology to gather and share scientific and technological ideas and data Evaluate from a scientific perspective information and ideas encountered during investigations and in daily life Understand essential life structures and processes pertaining to a wide variety of organisms including humans Understand various biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems as well as their interaction and interdepen dence within ecosystems and within the biosphere as a whole Understand how stability motion forces and energy transfers and transformations play a role in a wide range of natural and constructed contexts Understand the composition of the Earth s atmosphere hydrosphere and lithosphere as well as the processes involved within and between them Describe and appreciate how the natur
34. er organic material into soil 10 Trees put Which we all breathe into the air Bonus Question 11 We can all help the environment by On the back of this page write down as many things as you can think of Give yourself a pat on the back for each one How did you score 9 10 answers correct You re a green genius 7 8 answers correct You re an Earth whiz 5 6 answers correct You re an enviro smartypants 3 4 answers correct You re on your way to knowing green 0 2 answers correct Time to put on your green thinking cap 13 B E A Suitable for K 2 Through this exercise your students will get to know more about the species of trees that make T R E E 1 up our forests Review with your students the types of trees found in your neighbourhood Ask each student to choose a type of tree and complete the following worksheet Have materials available in the classroom field guides nature books so that students can do their research in the classroom What type of tree are you 2 What do you look like 3 How tall are you 4 How old will you grow up to be 5 Where do you live and what kind of climate do you like 6 What do your leaves look like Source Resources to Explore and Sources for this Kit 7 What do your seeds look like pages 32 amp 33 8 Use the back of this page to draw a picture of yourself Specific Learning Outcomes K 1 01 K 1 03 K 1 04 K 1 07 1 1 05 1 1 07
35. es c People will use other types of energy d Who cares about hydro electricity My video games run on batteries 5 Manitoba farmers will be affected by climate change because a Warmer temperatures mean a longer growing season b Less rain will hurt their crops Both of the above d What do farmers have to do with me 23 CLIMATE CHANGE WHAT S IN IT FOR ME Specific Learning Outcomes 3 1 14 3 1 17 4 1 07 4 1 09 4 1 15 4 4 15 5 0 8G 5 0 9E 5 0 9 5 4 17 5 4 18 6 0 8G 6 0 9E 6 0 9 7 0 9E 7 1 05 7 1 06 8 0 9E 8 0 9F 8 4 12 General Learning Outcomes B5 D2 6 Manitoba forests will be affected because a Logging will be increased b Dry conditions will damage soil and increase the risk of forest fires c People will start living in forests d Why should I care about forests It s not like I need them to breathe 7 Manitoba s wildlife could be affected by climate change because a People will drive less cautiously b More people will start hunting c They ll lose their natural habitats d Animals I can see those at the zoo 8 Climate change in Manitoba could mean an increase in extreme weather for example a Tornadoes hailstorms heat waves and droughts or floods in the summer b Heavy winter storms c Both of the above d The weather doesn t matter to me I stay inside all the time PS If you answered d to any of the questions you need environmental summer school
36. es your vehicle easier to start and can improve winter fuel economy by as much as 10 percent Don t leave your block heater on overnight Use a timer to switch on the block heater one or two hours before you plan to drive Use your vehicle s cruise control on highways Cruise control enables you to maintain steady speeds so your vehicle will consume less fuel and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and you ll save money This is an activity young people can do to help cut greenhouse gas emissions Young people should ask for help with this activity Only adults should undertake these greenhouse gas reduction activities 29 WHOSE FOREST IS IT Source Resources to Explore and Sources for this Kit pages 32 amp 33 Specific Learning Outcomes 6 0 86 6 0 9E 6 0 9 7 0 8G 7 0 9E 7 0 9F 7 1 05 7 1 06 7 1 07 8 0 8G 8 0 9E 8 0 9F General Learning Outcomes BD C4 C5 Suitable for grades 6 8 There are two or more sides to every issue Issues around the use of technology and environ mental impact can be particularly sensitive and complex This exercise encourages students to consider all points of view before coming to a conclusion on any issue This is a role playing exercise that can be used with groups of virtually any size You can break a large group up into several smaller groups or maintain one arge group and have students without roles act as a jury Assign a ch
37. ir Climate Change Climate change is the overall change in weather patterns around the world including global warming Scientists think that the increasing occurrences of extreme and unusual weather are being made worse by human activities which have led to the release of too many greenhouse gases This has disrupted the at mosphere s natural balance and Scientists think this imbalance is causing the earth to get too warm in some areas global warming and is changing our climate in a number of other ways Fossil Fuels Fossil fuels are non renewable resources that are used to pro duce energy They are found in the earth and were formed many years ago from the remains of plants and animals Examples of fossil fuels are petroleum coal and natural gas which are often used to run our cars and heat our homes and schools Geothermal Technology Geothermal Technology is a source of renewable energy that uses heat from deep inside the Earth to produce electricity and heat Global Warming Global warming is the increase in average global temperatures due to the greenhouse effect Scientists generally agree that the Earth s surface has warmed by about one degree Fahrenheit in the past 140 years Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse gases are part of the Earth s natural protective layer the atmosphere They help to trap heat from the s
38. k about how emissions from human activity are causing greenhouse gases to become unbalanced which leads to global warming How does a greenhouse work and why do plants like them so much A greenhouse is made of glass which means that sunlight passes through it Heat from the sun collects inside the green house keeping plants warm and cozy even on cold winter days Think about how a parked car can be warm inside on a sunny winter day Don t believe us See for your self with the experiment below Or visit your local nursery to see and feel a greenhouse in action What you need e A thermometer Two clear glass jars one lid What to do 1 Place one thermometer in each jar 2 Cover one with a lid Leave the other open Source 3 Place both in direct sunlight 4 Record the temperature of each every 30 seconds for 10 minutes Which one warms up more quickly Concept to review The earth s atmosphere acts like greenhouse Protective gases trap heat from the sun that keeps the earth warm just as the glass of a greenhouse does But emissions and pollutants from cars factories and human activity are making changing the composition of those gases and causing the atmosphere to retain too much heat That means that the earth is warmer than it should be which leads to climate change Changes to the Global Climate Steven Lott Teacher s
39. nd describe positive and negative examples of human interventions that have an impact on ecological succession or the makeup of ecosystems Identify environmental social and economic factors that should be considered in the management and preservation of ecosystems Propose a course of action to protect the habitat of a particular organism within an ecosystem Formulate specific questions that lead to investigations Access information using a variety of sources Communicate methods results conclusions and new knowledge in a variety of ways Discuss societal environmental and economic impacts of scientific and technological endeavours Be sensitive and responsible in maintaining a balance between the needs of humans and a sustainable environment Consider the cause and effects relationships of actions and decisions Identify factors that can cause flooding either individually or in combination Identify environmental social and economic factors that should be considered in the management of water resources General Learning Outcomes B1 B2 B5 C4 65 C6 D1 D2 D4 D5 E2 E4 Describe scientific and technological developments past and present and appreciate their impact on individuals societies and the environment both locally and globally Recognize that scientific and technological endeavors have been and continue to be influenced by human needs and the societal context of the time Identify and demonstrat
40. nd what was observed Recognize that air is composed of several gases Describe ways humans dispose of solids and liquids to maintain a clean and healthy environment Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of air and water Describe different uses of water by humans Identify substances that pollute air and water and describe ways of reducing such pollution Recognize that clean water is an increasingly scarce resource in many parts of the world and describe consequences of a shortage of clean water Record personal use of water and identify ways in which they can reduce water usage Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of growth and changes in plants Observe compare and contrast the structure and appearance of several types of plants Show respect for plants as living things Conduct experiments to determine conditions needed for healthy plant growth Recognize that a plant uses the Sun s energy to make its own food Use the design process to construct an environment that enhances plant growth Care for a flowering plant throughout its life cycle tracking its growth and its changes over time Describe ways that plants and animals depend on each other Describe ways plants are important to the environment 40 MANITOBA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK OF OUTCOMES CODES USED IN THIS RESOURCE KIT 3 1 15 3 1 16 3 1 17 3 4 02 3 4 09 4 0 4a 4 1 02 4 1 03 4 1 07 4 1 09 4 1 13 4 1 14
41. nimals have everything they need to survive shelter _ and living space Hint think about the things that you need to survive 2 Produces oxygen Through the process of plants use energy from the _ _ to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen that we breathe A forest helps produce oxygen 3 Balances climate change A forest stores Hint it s a kind of gas helping to keep greenhouse gases in balance 4 Prevents soil erosion Trees help to prevent soil _______ by holding soil in place with their roots Above the ground they shelter the soil surface from blowing away in the Trees also help to keep soil moist and healthy 5 Keeps other plants and animals healthy Decomposing trees bring _________ helps everything that grows and lives in the area Hint your body needs these too to the soil which 6 Protects water Trees near rivers and lakes help keep water pure and free from reducing the flow of sediments like and into the water eae ea a a Source 7 Provides a place for exercise and recreation Hiking mountain biking and nature walks are a fun way to experience nature and keep your body Educational Resource Kit 2003 breathing in high levels of sos Green Kids Awesome Powers at the same time While you re exercising you re provided by the forest 8 Generates timber products Timber from forests is used to make paper products as well
42. nservation Manitoba Eco Network Manitoba Model Forest National Geographic Magazine Office of Energy Efficiency Natural Resources Canada The Pembina Institute Re energy ca Refocus The International Renewable Energy Magazine SEEDS Foundation Green School Program Sierra Club Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc Target Zero Canada World Energy Efficiency Association 32 Web Address www webdirectory com www globalcentres org cgcp www cnf ca www crec ca www cwl fcf org www canwea ca www climateark org www climatechangeconnection org www climatechangesolutions com www climate org www davidsuzuki org kids www earthday ca EDy2k Home homefrm1 html www ecovoyageurs com wwwevergreen ca www fortwhyte org fwNews html wwwerrn org www green group com www greenkids com wwwgreenlearning com www greenteacher com wwwiiisd org default asp www ises org http journeytoforever org biofuel_library html www madscience org www gov mb ca conservation www web net men www manitobamodelforest net www nationalgeographic com ngkids http oee nrcan gc ca www pembina org www re energy ca www re focus net www greenschools ca home html wwwsierraclub org www solarenergysociety ca www targetzerocanada org www weea org SOURCES USED FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE KIT Schoolyard Trees Planning and Planting for Survival Ann Coffey Green Teacher Issue 66 Fall Winter 2001 Recycling works POP Protecting our Planet Magazin
43. omposting First you have to build a compost bin that they won t escape from Try using a large plastic box with lid that fits tightly Have an adult punch small holes all over the box not too big Fill the bottom of the box with moist leaves or shred ded paper Then add your worms the kind you need are called red wrigglers and you can get them at your local nursery or bait shop Add couple of handfuls of soil Then start to throwin your garbage You can use any household organic garbage except meat dairy products bones fatty foots and hard to digest items like fruit pits Then close the lid and let the worms go to work They ll turn the rotting garbage into soil For more information on vermi composting composting with worms visit the Resource Conservation Manitoba website at Www resourceconservation mb ca cap vermi html TURN YOUR SCHOOL GREEN Travel green How do you your classmates and teachers get to school The most environmentally friendly ways are walking biking roller blading and skateboarding If you live too far away to get to school on your own two feet taking the bus or carpooling are great options too Have your classroom challenge the rest of the school to travel green for a week Promote it by putting up posters around the school and by having announce ments read over the PA At the end of the week the class
44. on system Describe seasonal changes in the life of a tree Recognize that paper is most often made from trees Ask questions that lead to explorations of living things objects and events in the immediate environment Access information using a variety of sources Construct an object or device to solve a problem or meet a need Work in cooperative partnerships and groups Describe in a variety of ways what was done and what was observed Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of characteristics and needs of living things Recognize that plants as living things come in different forms Recognize that plants animals and humans as living things have particular needs Describe how humans and other living things depend on their environment to meet their needs Develop implement and evaluate personal and group action plans that contribute to a healthy environment for themselves and for other living things Show respect for living things in their immediate environment Explore and describe characteristics of materials using their sensory observations Use the design process to construct a useful object by selecting combining joining and shaping materials Demonstrate ways to reduce reuse and recycle materials during classroom learning experiences Recognize that the Sun is a source of light and heat Construct an object or device to solve a problem or meet a need Describe in a variety of ways what was done a
45. our class can participate in Frogwatch Through Frogwatch everyday scientists like your students can get information about how to identify frogs by sight and calls and how to collect information that can be used in scientific research into climate change Wormwatch Through Wormwatch scientists are studying soil ecology and its role in sustaining agriculture and the natural environment Worm watch offers information about Plantwatch sampling methods types of earthworms recording results and submitting findings to the researchers Through Plantwatch scientists can 25 study how plants are responding to climate change It has been shown that some species are now blooming a month earlier than they did 100 years ago By parti cipating in Plantwatch your stu dents can get information about choosing a study site identifying plants recording their results and submitting their findings to the research team Or start your own watch pro gram Choose birds amphibians insects or weather and have your students record their ob servations over a month Repeat this exercise with each class every year and save the results Can students see a change in bird population flower blooming or weather patterns over 5 years Source www naturewatch ca B E A N Suitable for grades 6 8 The following exercise and tips were developed by Natural Resources Canada as part of its
46. ources Canada Be a One Tonne Challenge Energy Sleuth www oee nrcan gc ca Specific Learning Outcomes 6 0 7H 6 0 9E 6 0 9 6 3 05 6 3 18 6 3 19 7 0 9E 7 0 9 7 1 06 8 0 9E 8 0 9 8 4 18 General Learning Outcomes B5 C4 C8 19 21 22 23 Keep refrigerators and freezers away from all heat sources These include direct sunlight furnace vents radiators and appliances such as ovens cooking ranges and dishwashers Make sure there are no gaps in your refrigerator s door seal Test the door seal by closing it on a sheet of paper If the sheet slides out easily replace the seal Try the flashlight test as well Turn on a flashlight place it in the fridge and close the fridge door If you can see light around the door replace the seal Clean your dryer s lint filter after each load and clean the dryer duct regularly Clogged filters and ducts restrict airflow reduce energy efficiency and can be a fire hazard Hang clothes outdoors to dry You ll use a lot less energy If you do use a dryer don t leave clothes in the machine too long Over drying not only consumes more energy it can also cause clothes to shrink Let dishes air dry Your dishwasher s drying cycle uses a lot of energy Select the no heat drying cycle or simply turn the dishwasher off and open its door after the rinse cycle is complete Transportation 24 25 26 27 28 29 Leave your car at home Reduce greenhouse ga
47. people are moving to them e Give each student 5 to 10 min utes to prepare their roles by coming up with a brief argument to support their position If the rest of the group is acting as jury they can use this time to deve lop questions to ask of the role players Have the role players draw straws to determine the order in which they will speak Each one makes a one minute pres entation stating their case and the reasons why they feel that way Students must listen to one another and not interrupt when a person is speaking If you have a jury allow them five minutes to ask questions of the role players Discuss what you ve just heard as a group What are the pros and cons of logging Which characters were most effective and why Are there solutions that can please everyone Try to come to a consensus THE POWER OF THE TUBE Suitable for grades 6 8 Your students likely spend hours in front of the television But how carefully do they think about the images they see This activity encourages students to learn through research and to consider the sources of the information the gather _ play with friends they don t use as much electricity And always make sure to turn off TV when you leave the room unless you re just stepping out of the room for a moment Source Resources to Explore and Sources for this Kit pages 32 amp 33 Specific Learning Outcomes 6 0 1
48. ral part of daily life Recognize that most objects that produce light also give off heat and identify objects that produce light but give off little or no heat Investigate and describe ways in which soil erosion is controlled or minimized in their community and in communities around the world Identify natural phenomena and human activities that cause significant changes in the landscape Recognize that technology is a way of solving problems in response to human needs Describe positive and negative effects of scientific and technological endeavours Be sensitive to and develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of other humans other living things and the environment Frequently and thoughtfully evaluate the potential consequences of their actions Describe how weather conditions may affect the activities of humans and other animals Explain how the transfer of energy from the Sun affects weather conditions Identify factors that influence weather and climate in Manitoba and across Canada and describe their impacts Recognize that climates around the world are ever changing and identify possible explanations Formulate specific questions that lead to investigations Access information using a variety of sources Communicate methods results conclusions and new knowledge in a variety of ways Identify connections between the investigation results and everyday life Describe positive and negative effects of scientific and te
49. re rather than replacing it e Repair clothing or toys instead of buying new ones Donate unwanted furniture appliances sporting goods and clothes to charitable organizations Have a yard sale or give unwanted belongings to family and friends Specific Learning Outcomes K 3 03 1 1 13 1 1 14 1 3 11 1 3 10 2 2 16 2 4 12 2 4 13 2 4 14 General Learning Outcomes BS e Save reusable items for art projects and hobbies or do nate them to daycare centres e Use jars coffee tins and plastic containers for storage of small tools or toys Reuse wrapping paper rib bons birthday candles and gift boxes e Make cloth gift bags from colourful scrap fabric Turn worn out clothing into rags for wiping or polishing Install a reusable washable filter on the furnace Use cloth diapers or a service instead of disposables In the yard Connect the downspout to capture rainwater in a barrel then use the water for lawns and gardens washing the car and other outdoor projects e Compost leaves and lawn clippings or use as mulch e Reuse egg cartons milk and juice cartons to start seedlings Use fireplace ashes to enrich garden soil Recycle Recycling is most common of the three Rs Most schools offer recycling programs and most communities have recycling faci lities of some kind Remind your students of the items that can be recycled in
50. replaced by nature or by people When used properly renewable resources can last forever resources that can be used up are called non renewable Resources The materials and forms of ener gy used to produce consumer goods or energy For example trees are resources used to make paper and wood for building houses Water is a resource used to produce electricity to light our homes 4 Solar Power Solar power is a renewable resource in which heat or light from the sun is used to produce electricity or heat Turbines Turbines are machines that con vert energy from a moving liquid like water or gas like air into power A windmill is an example of a turbine Sources www nei org www dictionary com Canadian Oxford Dictionary 1998 Awesome Powers Educational Resource Kit 2003 TURN YOUR SCHOOL GREEN Extracurricular activities for students of all ages Are your students particularly keen about the environment Review with them the ideas below and plan as a group which ones to take on As much as possible have the students decide which activities to do and who will carry out which tasks There are lots of ways to help your school become more envi ronmentally friendly Here are a few ideas Recycle Does your school already have recycling boxes If not talk to the principal about recycling pop cans and paper If you
51. s are renewable as well that means that with proper use they can produce energy forever Non renewable resources are gone forever once they ve been used Do you know which are which 1 The sun s power will last indefinitely so solar power is renewable non renewable 2 Oil is a fossil fuel that was formed over a long time It is renewable non renewable Source for this activity 3 Geothermal technology uses the heat that is always under Green Kids Awesome Powers the earth s surface making it renewable non renewable Educational Resource Kit 2003 4 Wind power is always available as long as it s blowing so it s renewable non renewable Shed 5 Coal is a fossil fuel like oil So it s renewable non renewable pecific Learning Outcomes 4 2 02 4 2 03 5 0 8 5 0 8G 5 0 9E 5 0 9F 6 Hydropower comes from moving water so it s renewable non renewable General Learning Outcomes B1 B2 B5 D4 7 Natural gas is a fossil fuel making it renewable non renewable 20 MAKE YOUR OWN GREEN HOUSE Specific Learning Outcomes 3 1 04 4 2 09 5 4 13 5 4 18 General Learning Outcomes B1 B5 D5 Suitable for grades 3 5 This simple experiment will help your students understand how a greenhouse traps heat from the sun to help plants grow When youve completed the experiment draw the parallel between how a greenhouse works and how greenhouse gases keep our planet warm You might also broaden the discussion to tal
52. s emissions by using public transit and sharing rides Walk cycle and inline skate whenever you can These activities are good for you and the environment Don t let your car idle Ten seconds of idling uses as much gasoline as starting your car When you re stopped for more than 10 seconds except at traffic lights switch off the ignition you ll reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money In winter cold engines really only need 30 seconds to warm up Anything more wastes gas and produces unnecessary exhaust emissions Use ethanol blended gasolines These fuels are better for the environment than regular unleaded gasolines and diesel fuels Check your owner s manual to see if your vehicle will run on ethanol blended gasoline which is available at nearly 1 000 stations across Canada Check your tire pressures once a month Take your measurements when the tires are cold three hours after use or after driving a distance of less than 2 km A vehicle driving on tires that are under inflated by only 6 psi pounds per square inch or 40 kPa kiloPascals can use up to 3 percent more fuel Under inflated tires are also unsafe Service your car regularly Have a professional check for poor wheel alignment uneven tire wear and brake drag that can increase both fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Use a block heater in winter when the temperature drops below to 20 C A block heater warms the oil and engine coolant mak
53. shower instead of a bath n Are any of your home s water faucets leaking 1 Do you let the water run while you brush your teeth B Is laundry washed in cold water 26 BE AN Appliances and Lighting ENERGY SLEUTH Question Yes No Tip Do you leave on lights sound systems TVs and computers when they re 15 16 not in use Are compact fluorescent light bulbs used in your home gt 17 Do your parents use the microwave when they cook small amounts of food 18 Is the refrigerator away from heat sources like a stove or direct sunlight 19 Is your fridge s door seal checked regularly 20 Is the clothes dryer s lint screen cleaned after each load Do your parents hang clothes outside to dry 22 Do you use your dishwasher s air dry cycle 93 Transportation Question Yes No Tip Do you use your bike walk or take public transportation whenever possible 24 Do your parents allow the car to idle when it s parked 25 Do your parents buy ethanol blended gasoline i 26 Do your parents check their vehicle s tire pressures regularly 27 Do your parents have their vehicles serviced regularly 28 Is the car s block heater plugged into an automatic timer 29 Does your family car have cruise control 30 Now check out these tips to see what you can do to help reduce the energy you and your family use Note that some of the changes
54. t choose an environmental topic that most interests them and ask each to do some research using the library the internet and TV news on current news infor mation or breakthroughs on the topic Have each student write either a short TV news story mono logue or a TV commercial about the topic Have each student read their piece to the class and discuss How do the commercials differ from the newscasts Which were the most effective in getting their point across Were the newscasts fair and balanced or did they tend to be biased Did the reporters do enough research Or were questions left unanswered Encourage your students to question what they see on TV and read in the newspapers and research all points of view on topics that interest them RESOURCES TO EXPLORE Resource Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory Canadian Global Change Program Canadian Nature Federation Canadian Renewable Energy Corporation Canadian Wildlife Federation Canadian Wind Energy Association Climate Arc Climate Change Connection Climate Change Solutions Climate Org David Suzuki Foundation Earth Day Canada Eco voyageut s Evergreen Foundation Fort Whyte Centre Grassroots Recycling Network Green Group Green Kids Green Learning Green Teacher International Institute for Sustainable Development International Solar Energy Society Journey to Forever Online Biofuels Library Mad Science Manitoba Co
55. tion ding the role of science in their own lives and Stewardship including the demonstration of the need for recycling and giving examples of how we can help the environment e Exercises for grades 3 5 have emphasis on Appreciation of Science including recognizing that scientific theories help ex _ plain how and why things happen planning their actions to take into account or limit possible negative and or unintended effects becom ing sensitive to the impact they having on others and or the AWESOME POWERS II EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE KIT environment looking beyond immediate effect result of an ac tivity to identify related effects on others and or the environment and Stewardship including demonstrating willingness to change behaviour to protect the environment realizing that in responding to our wants and needs we can negatively affect the natural environment recog nizing that individual actions are important contributions to larger community issues Exercises for grades 6 8 focus on Appreciation of Science including recognition of the potential conflicts of differing points of view on specific sci ence related issues Scientific accurately by careful analysis of evidence gathered evaluated inferences and conclusions in a critical minded fashion basing their arguments on fact remain ing skeptical
56. u do Optional Your Name Your Age School Name Your e mail address Thank You 37 GREEN KIDS BOOKING FORM 2005 TOUR 2005 Theme TBA To book your show for next year please return this form as soon as possible to us at Green Kids 22 221 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba 052 You may also fax it to 204 940 4749 or e mail it to joel greenkids com School Name Street Address City Province Postal Code Contact Name E mail Telephone Fax Students Grades Shows desired Show Prices Location 1 Show 2 Shows Winnipeg 400 600 Manitoba outside Winnipeg 425 650 Saskatchewan 450 700 Ontario 500 750 Early Bird Discounts Book before June 30 2004 75 off Book before October 15 2004 50 off 38 ANSWER Test Your Enviro IQ 1 sun 2 water 3 indicator 4 reuse 5 Climate 6 greenhouse 7 ozone 8 Global warming 9 Composting 10 oxygen What has the forest done for you lately Lots 1 food water 2 photosynthesis sun 3 carbon 4 erosion wind 5 nutrients 6 pollution soil fertilizers 7 healthy oxygen 8 buildings furniture 9 syrup rice plants Make the power match Exercise A 1 C 2 A 3 B Exercise B 1 renewable 2 non renewable 39 4 True 5 False Climate change puts permafrost at risk of 6 True 7 True 8 False Moose aren t 9 True 10 False Climate change
57. udents before they see the show to help put it into context After they ve seen the play a review of these themes will help to reinforce the messages Climate change affects us all It is clear that climate change is a global problem For example melting of the polar ice caps won t just affect the extreme North the potential exists for the entire planet to experience a dramatic rise in sea levels Animals plants and birds will be negatively affected too More frequent in stances of unusual and extreme weather have been recorded around the world and since these changes affect us all it s up to all of us to do something about it The time to act is now Scientists say that climate change has been exacerbated by human activity particularly over the last hundred years Since climate change is already happening and happening very quickly there s no time to waste We must all look at the products we use our activities and our attitudes to see if they re environmentally friendly By taking relatively simple steps each one of us can make a big difference in our planet s future Technology can help im prove our world but we _ must use it responsibly Technology has led to amazing achievements and it makes all of our lives easier But we must always remember that technology can have negative consequences for our environment We should always ask whether we really need new technologies an
58. ulum But if not we encourage you to make the book available to your stu dents photocopying sections for keen students to take home and AWESOME POWERS II EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE KIT We look forward to hearing from you And now on with show work or letting kids and their parents know it s available on line You may want to have it at the ready for substitute teachers if a lesson plan isn t available Tell what you think Please take a few minutes to fill out our teacher evaluation form found near the end of this kit The feedback we gain from these forms each year is invaluable helps us to move forward coming years You ll also find a student evaluation form we d love to hear from your students as well Following the evaluation forms and before the answer key you ll find a booking form for the 2005 Green Kids tour Be sure to fill one out so your school is guaranteed visit during our tour next year Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or comments about this year s program You can reach us toll free at 1 800 441 6751 send us a fax at 1 204 940 4749 e mail us at thegreenkids_inc hotmail com THEMES OF THE PLAY Awesome Powers offers many environmental messages appropriate for students of all ages It s a good idea to discuss these key themes with your st
59. un and warm the earth just like a greenhouse traps heat from the sun to keep plants warm even in winter Both natural and human activi ties produce the gases that con tribute to what is known as the Greenhouse effect Ice Age age is a time when large sheets of ice cover the Earth s surface The most recent ice age occurred during the Pleistocene period more than 11 000 years ago Indicator Species An indicator species is a plant animal that reflects the health of the environment through its own health and behaviour TERMS TO KNOW AND TEACH A 7 p 4 A b NS Naclear Power Nuclear power is created when atoms split a process called fission Through this process they create large amounts of energy which is released in the form of heat Oxygen Oxygen is a gas that s found in air and water It is essential to all animal and plant life Plants give off oxygen and animals inclu ding people breathe it in Ozone Layer The ozone layer is a layer of gas around the Earth one of the upper layers of the atmosphere that protects the planet from the sun s harmful UV rays Polar Ice Caps Polar Ice Caps are the perma nent coverings of ice at the North and South Poles Renewable Resources Renewable resources are those sources of energy or products that don t run out when you use them Renewable resources are either
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