Self Start 11 Directions: Please come in and sit quietly. Things are going to be a bit out of order today. Please listen to instructions and be ready to move forward however you are instructed.

Self Start 11 Please read through the I CAN statements for today: I can explain human systems (how people, products and ideas move and how this shapes and changes our world) I can explain environment and society (how humans impact the environment and how the environment impacts people).

Self Start 11 Please record the schedule for today in your planner: 6 Essential Elements: ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY Lorax Self Start 11 MULTIPASS 4-9 Please make sure you are doing your informal study on the 6 Essential Elements. You will have a progress assessment (QUIZ next week sometime).

The Lorax was Dr. Seuss most controversial children’ book. It was published in The Lorax was Dr. Seuss most controversial children’ book. It was published in In 1974 Dr. Seuss was forced to modify the book In 1974 Dr. Seuss was forced to modify the book

The Lorax Environment and Society & Dr. Seuss Self Start 11

At the same time Dr. Seuss wrote the book the Northern Spotted Owl was losing its habitat. At the same time Dr. Seuss wrote the book the Northern Spotted Owl was losing its habitat.

With the loss of the owls, came more rodents, which ate the roots of the trees and killed the trees! With the loss of the owls, came more rodents, which ate the roots of the trees and killed the trees!

So can we answer the questions SELF START What are some examples in THE LORAX where people/characters impact the environment?

So can we answer the questions SELF START What are some examples in THE LORAX where the environment impacts the people/characters?

So can we answer the questions SELF START In the story, who is the Once-ler? Who could he represent in today’s world? 3. In the story, who is the Once-ler? Who could he represent in today’s world?

So can we answer the questions SELF START In the story, who is the Lorax? Who could he represent in our society?

So can we answer the questions SELF START Which of the other 6 essential elements of geography is represented in THE LORAX? Give some good, specific explanation or examples.