A smart man named Sonam Wangchuk has thought of a special way to save water when it's cold. He makes big ice towers that look like cones and they melt slowly when it's warm, giving water to the people. These ice towers are very tall and help the people a lot, but Sonam says that this alone won't fix everything. Everyone needs to work together to help stop the weather from changing too much.
Ladakh's problem is not the only one like this. Big countries like India, China, and Pakistan are all having trouble because the weather is changing. It's very important that people and countries help each other to stay strong and find ways to live without hurting the earth. The story of the people in Ladakh shows us that we need to do something fast to take care of our world.
Original news source: Climate change: The villagers building 100ft ice towers (BBC)
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– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the students into pairs. Give each pair a copy of the article. Have them take turns summarizing the article to their partner in their own words. Encourage them to include the main points and key details. After they have finished, have them switch roles and summarize the article again.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a list of questions related to the article, such as "Do you think the weather is changing in your country? Why or why not?" or "What do you think people can do to help stop the weather from changing too much?" Have the groups discuss the questions and write down their answers. Then, have each group share their opinions with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board, such as "farms," "animals," "floods," "towers," etc. Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a piece of paper and a pen. One student from each group should choose a word from the list and draw a picture to represent it. The other students in the group should try to guess the word based on the drawing. The first group to guess correctly gets a point. Repeat with different words until all the vocabulary has been practiced.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a piece of paper and a pen. Have them brainstorm the pros and cons of the ice towers that Sonam Wangchuk has created. They should consider the benefits and drawbacks of using the towers to save water. After they have finished, have each group share their ideas with the class and facilitate a discussion on the topic.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask the students to imagine what the world will be like in 50 years if the weather continues to change. Have them think about how this might affect their own lives, as well as the lives of people in different parts of the world. Encourage them to be creative and think about both the positive and negative aspects. Then, have the students share their predictions with a partner and discuss their ideas. Finally, have a few students share their predictions with the whole class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The people in Ladakh are worried because there isn't enough water for their farms and animals.
The weather in Ladakh is changing. There is less snow and more floods.
Some people are leaving their homes because they can't find enough water for their farms and animals. They are looking for different jobs.
Sonam Wangchuk makes big ice towers that slowly melt when it's warm. This gives water to the people.
The ice towers look like cones. They are very tall.
Sonam says the ice towers alone won't fix everything because everyone needs to work together to stop the weather from changing too much.
It is important for people and countries to help each other because they can find ways to live without hurting the earth. They can stay strong and take care of our world together.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The people who live in a high place called Ladakh in India are worried because the weather is . It's getting harder for them to live like they used to because there isn't water for their and animals. Some people are even leaving their homes to find different jobs. The weather is strange now, with less snow and floods, and it's life tough for them. A smart man named Sonam Wangchuk has thought of a special way to save when it's cold. He makes big ice towers that look like cones and they melt slowly when it's warm, giving water to the people. These ice are very tall and help the people a lot, but Sonam says that this alone won't fix everything. Everyone needs to work together to help stop the weather from changing too much. Ladakh's problem is not the one like this. Big countries like , China, and Pakistan are all having trouble because the weather is changing. It's very that people and countries help each other to stay strong and find ways to live without hurting the earth. The story of the people in Ladakh us that we to do something fast to take care of our world.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Ladakh?
2. How would you feel if you had to leave your home to find a different job?
3. Do you like the idea of making big ice towers to save water? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it's important for people to work together to stop the weather from changing too much? Why or why not?
5. What do you think might happen if the weather keeps changing in Ladakh?
6. How do you think the people in Ladakh feel about the strange weather?
7. What are some other countries that are having trouble because of changing weather?
8. How do you think people and countries can help each other in times of trouble?
9. Why do you think it's important to find ways to live without hurting the earth?
10. What are some things that we can do to take care of our world?
11. How do you think the people in Ladakh feel about their situation?
12. Do you think the story of the people in Ladakh can teach us something important? Why or why not?
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