Each group must make a persuasive argument for, or against developing or conserving the. Fires in the amazon rainforest are a threat to the regions biodiversityand the people who live there. Typically, deforestation is clearing a lot of trees without the intention of establishing future growth. The more meaningful and restrictive of these terms is rain forest, which refers to the climax or primary forest in regions with high rainfall greater than 1. Jan 27, 2009 he says tropical deforestation will be less severe than many believe, and species extinctions far fewer.
Veronica has always been too shy to speak upuntil some surprising friends help her find her voice. Lesson 2 deforestation research assignment introduction earth day. Nov 07, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Dr wrights views have kicked off one of the most heated scientific controversies in the past decade, and were the subject of a recent major public debate at the smithsonian institution in washington dc. Deforestation and forest degradation represent a significant fraction of the annual worldwide humaninduced emission of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, the main source of biodiversity losses and the destruction of millions of peoples homes. Agricultural technologies and tropical deforestation. It is possible to have 100% of our energy come from renewable resources by 2050 if we make the. The amazon rainforests trees and other plants also pull a gas called carbon dioxide out of the air. Free 3 movers christmas literacy word jumble starter. Teachers college columbia university the reading and writing project some science text sets and bibliographies these science text sets attempt to represent not just a topic, but an issue within that topic, and sides of that issue. In september, research published in the journal science appeared to support the findings by the u. Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to.
Carbon dioxide and other harmful gases can act like a blanket, trapping some of the suns heat in earths atmosphere. The deforestation debate scholastic resource bank scholastic. Local farmers argue that clearing parts of the rain forest is. Years of deforestation had wiped out much of their main food source, bamboo. This book provides a general view about deforestation dynamics around the world. The giant panda is one of the most threatened species on the planet. Why might author anna starecheski wait until the third paragraph to reveal that the cause was bird poop. This massive forest about 7 million square kilometers produces approximately 20 percent of the worlds oxygen. Deforestationcauses, effects, and solutions futurism. Deforestation is the clearing, or cutting down, of forests. To aid its struggling economy, brazil has allowed massive destruction of the rainforest, raising fears about the consequences for the rest of the.
Reality check for deforestation debate viewpoint william laurance some researchers have suggested that tropical forests biodiversity may be more resilient than previously thought, says dr william laurance. Rain forest and jungle are terms that are often used synonymously but with little precision. Instead of using wood and charcoal for fuel, we can create energy with residues, wastes, and even algae. He might start out with a session of minecraft and then move on to a marathon of the show chopped. By the 1970s, only about 1,000 pandas were left in the wild. For orangutans like gerhana, this deforestation is a catastrophe. Based on papers presented at a workshop held inturrialba, costa rica, mar. Lesson 2 deforestation research assignment introduction. One in 10 known species in the world live there, from colorful frogs to fierce jaguars. With companies like virgin galactic and spacex bringing us evercloser to a word of space tourism, this debate will lead students to ponder whether theyd like a ticket to the stars. State of the worlds forests 2016 shows that some countries have been able to reconcile the aspirations of the different sectors, increasing the agricultural productivity and food security of their populations while also halting and even reversing. Indeed some 31 countries do not even make the list because they have already removed most of their forests and even if that remain are seriously fragmented and degraded. Sep 29, 2017 and the new york declaration on forests pdf, which emerged from the uns climate summit in 2014, and includes nonbinding commitments to half the rate of deforestation by 2020 and end it by 2030.
Our downloadable resource sheets are in pdf format. The logging industry provides work for millions of people and governments in poor countries depend on the money it creates. Scholastic benefits of speech and debate activities prepared by the national forensic league 1. The issue of deforestation in the brazilian amazon illustrates that individuals and. The word is normally used to describe the actions of humans in removing forests from the planet, rather than destruction caused by such natural events as hurricanes.
A scholastic explorers activity about animals in endangered environments. But were talking about the worlds biggest tropical rainforest. Then break students into groups to discuss the following closereading questions. That means agricultural space will be required to feed all those future people. Millions of species would be at riskand earths atmosphere would have a lot more carbon dioxide. Invite your class to use these opinions to debate the issues surrounding deforestation. The great bird poop disaster 30 minutes read the article as a class. See more ideas about deforestation, the lorax, endangered animals. When you hear the word amazon, you might think of the online shopping website. By 2050, the human population levels are expected to meet or exceed 10 billion. To view these you will need the free adobe acrobat reader. Harvesting, forest fires, and insect infestations do not count as deforestation because the affected areas will eventually grow back.
This lesson will introduce students to the concept of deforestation, its effects on the. What are the arguments on both sides of deforestation. According to fao, deforestation is the conversion of. If deforestation continues at this rate, scientists say, the rainforest could become dry grassland.
Dana danceschissel dana teaches social sciences at the college level and english and psychology at the high school level. Scholastic benefits of speech and debate activities. The chinese government set up reserves to protect panda habitats. Evaluate the arguments and decide which side is more. The sources below have great topics or articles that spark great debates. Basic concepts of deforestation, degradation, and fragmentation 2. When you think of plastic straws, you probably imagine thick, frosty milkshakes. Debate skills middle school teaching resources junior scholastic.
The story of an orphaned baby orangutan and an infographic about the importance of rainforests. A panda named qinxin cheensheen made news in december as the ninth cub to be successfully released. T heres nothing that 10yearold ben enjoys more than a sunday with his screens. To access this resource, please purchase one of the related products. Inclass debates international society for exploring teaching and.
A critical study of the literature about deforestation in the. The advantages and disadvantages of deforestation must encourage a transition to different bioenergy resources if we want to stop future issues. Your pupils imagination is stimulated with this thought provoking topic encouraging. Closereading questions reread the first three paragraphs of the article. Agricultural technologies and tropical deforestation edited by a. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of deforestation to consider when evaluating this practice. The deforestation debate about a quarter of our medicines come from plants. However, in this weeks green room, he warns against thinking that many tropical species can survive the current levels of deforestation. In the depths of the amazon rainforest an indigenous people meet a group of loggers to decide whether they should allow their land to be bought for industry. But, there are many undiscovered species in the rainforest that might one day provide a cure for deadly diseases. Deforestation is debated in many different countries, but perhaps none so intensely as in brazil, which is home to the largest part of the amazon rain forest. These concepts will be introduced through class discussion and independent research. Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests in order to utilize the land or trees.
The deforestation debate join scholastic resource bank. The changes in area of forest by region and subregion are shown in table 1. Free download endangered animals coloring page exploring nature educational. After lunch, he enjoys some basketball highlight videos. Encouraging active communication through debate imagine. As you read the articles and study the images, think about the challenges orangutans face. In the depths of the amazon rainforest an indigenous people meet a group of loggers to decide whether they should allow their land to be bought for. On the road to extinction the new york times upfront. Express your opinion on whether or not we should stop deforestation and learn how others feel about the topic. The world wildlife fund estimates that humans have destroyed nearly onefifth of the amazon in the past 50 years. Teacher to teacher ideas in the top teaching blog scholastic. The issue of deforestation in the brazilian amazon can be seen to be more than just a debate between developmentalists and conservationists or a debate between the advocates of unregulated freemarket decisionmaking and advocates of governmental regulation. And who doesnt love that loud slurp at the end of a. Causes, effects and control strategies 5 deforestation are maintained.
Oct 21, 2019 the amazon rainforest stretches across much of the continent of south america. When a baby orangutan was left for dead in the rainforest, a team of humans raced to save him. Top 5 ideas for getting children to reduce, reuse, and recycle in your classroom. Or maybe you think of icecold sodas and delicious smoothies. Rainforest deforestation debate teaching resources. Despite localregional causes, its consequences are global. Sep 18, 2019 the debate in this issue is really outofthisworld. A wide body of research conducted at institutions including yale university, truman state university, and the national forensic league has established that students involved in debate and speech consistently display higher. Orangutans survive on the fruit and plants the rainforest produces, so as their habitat shrinks, so. Lesson 2 deforestation research assignment introduction lesson overview this lesson will introduce students to the concept of deforestation, its effects on the environment, and how countries are working to save their forests. I created, read engaging middle school students in space debates on the scholastic top teaching blog. Everything you need for teaching about earth day and the environment.
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