Thursday, September 6, 2012

September 6th Science Class

Today in class we read the Lorax and connected it to the following discussion questions.

 1. How do you think the Once-ler could have used the Truffula Tree without cutting it down?  What are some ways that we use trees without destorying them?

2. Why do you think the Once-ler doesn't want to listen to the Lorax?  Do you think the Lorax is right when he tells the Once-ler, "You are crazy with greed"? Why or why not?

3. What effect does the Onc-lers's buisness have on the Swomee-Swans, the Brown Bar-ba-loots, and the Humming-Fish?  What comparisons can you make between the story and how businesses affect the animals in our enviornment?  Do you think buisnesses have a responsability to protect the environment?  Why or why not?


Tonight's homework is to choose one of the following questions and create a constructed response around it.
Constructed responses need to have the following parts:

1. Restate the question
2. Supply supporting evidence
3. Conclude

Good luck and have fun with it!


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