E N V I R O N M E N T Everything around you is

The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Chief Seattle Look after your planet, it’s the only one we have. Prince Philip To take care of the planet is to take care of our own house. The Dalai Lama

Environment wastesEarthpeoplelandradiationclimatewaterairpollution What is the Environment?

DID YOU KNOW?  Forests cover 30% of the Earth’s land. They produce oxygen. Protecting all the forests is the key to our survival.  Eight million tons of oil are spilled into the Earth’s oceans every year.  Every person produces about 650 tons of garbage during his/her lifetime.  Some scientists say that one species of plant, animal or insect becomes extinct every year. In the next 20 years, one-fifth of all species could become extinct.  Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. Life began in the oceans. Today, coastal waters have become very polluted.

What do THE THREE Rs stand for? REUSE RECYCLE REDUCE

What they want you to do:  Put glass bottles to the bottle bank;  Don’t buy products in plastic containers;  Collect and recycle newspapers;  Plant trees and flowers;  Don’t take baths. Take quick shower.  Don’t leave the water running while brushing your teeth;  Give away old clothes to someone who may need them;  Walk, use your bike or public transport instead of a car;  Don’t leave the light on when you leave the room.

Do you know this holiday? EARTH DAY!  Join us and clean the Earth.  Make the world a better place  Taking care of the Earth is everybody’s business

What will we do to help to protect the environment? Guess the hidden words: 1.Try not to buy pre-packed _____. 2.Use less washing-up _____. 3.Take bottles to the bottle _____. 4.Don’t drop rubbish in the _____. 5.Use waste ______. 6.Take some of your ______ into a recycling centre.

Complete these environmental rules and speak on the content of an environmental poster. 1.Take your … home. 2.Keep … under control. 3.Don’t … animals. 4.Don’t … plants. 5.Help to keep all water …. 6.Don’t … unnecessary noise. 7.… wildlife, plants and trees.

The W O R L D we could build together I’d love to build the world of home And furnish it with love, Grow apples trees and honey bees And snow-white turtle- doves. I’d like to teach the world to see The perfect harmony. I’d like to hold in my arms And keep its company. I’d like to see the world for once All standing hand in hand. I’d hear then the echo through the hills For peace through out the land.