Some smart people are watching bugs and the weather to help stop sicknesses that come from the air getting warmer. The air getting warmer changes how people feel and get sick. These smart people look at the weather, find places where bad bugs live, and check other things that make people sick. They want to make a special warning that tells people when they need to be careful. This can help people stay healthy by teaching them, telling doctors, and keeping water from standing still because bad bugs lay eggs in water.
The air getting warmer is making some sicknesses go to new places. When it gets warmer and rains more, the bad bugs that make people sick can live better and go to new places. If we don't stop putting bad air into the sky, it will get even warmer and better for bad bugs. There are a lot more people getting sick from a bad bug sickness called dengue than before. There is a special project that tries to tell when this sickness will happen so people can get ready and stop it from spreading.
Original news source: How scientists are fighting climate-fuelled disease (BBC)
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– Word Association
Instructions: Have the students take turns saying a word that they associate with the article. For example, if one student says "bugs," the next student might say "insects" or "mosquitoes." Encourage the students to explain their associations if they can.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a list of vocabulary words from the article. One student from each pair must draw a picture to represent each word, while the other student tries to guess what word is being represented. After a certain amount of time, switch roles.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: In small groups, have the students create a catchy headline for the article. Encourage them to use the vocabulary words from the article in their headlines. Each group can share their headline with the class and explain their reasoning behind it.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups. One group will brainstorm the pros of a warmer climate, while the other group will brainstorm the cons. After a few minutes, have each group share their ideas with the class. This can lead to a discussion about the potential benefits and drawbacks of climate change.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Have the students work individually or in pairs to make predictions about the future of the environment based on the information in the article. They can write or draw their predictions and then share them with the class. Encourage them to use vocabulary words from the article in their predictions.
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They are watching bugs and the weather.
When the air gets warmer, people may feel hotter and more uncomfortable. It can also make it easier for bad bugs to survive and spread sickness.
They look at the weather and study where bad bugs are most likely to live.
They want to warn people when they need to be careful about getting sick from bad bugs.
The special warning can teach people how to stay healthy, tell doctors about the sickness, and help prevent bad bugs from laying eggs in water.
When it gets warmer and rains more, bad bugs that make people sick can live better and spread to new places.
It is important to stop putting bad air into the sky because it makes the air warmer, which can make people sicker and help bad bugs survive and spread.
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Some smart people are watching bugs and the weather to help stop sicknesses that come from the air getting warmer. The air getting warmer changes how people feel and get sick. These smart people look at the weather, places where bad bugs , and check other that make people sick. They want to make a special warning that tells people when they need to be careful. This can help people stay healthy by teaching them, telling doctors, and keeping water from still because bad bugs lay eggs in . The air getting warmer is making some sicknesses go to new places. When it gets warmer and more, the bad bugs that make people sick can live better and go to new places. If we don't stop putting bad air into the sky, it will get even warmer and better for bad bugs. There are a lot more sick from a bad bug sickness called dengue than before. There is a special project that tries to tell when this sickness will happen so people can get ready and stop it from spreading.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a bug?
2. How would you feel if you got sick from a bug?
3. Do you like warm weather? Why or why not?
4. What do you think happens when it rains a lot?
5. How can bugs make people sick?
6. Do you know any ways to stay healthy?
7. Why is it important to teach people about staying healthy?
8. How do bugs lay eggs?
9. Do you think it's important to listen to doctors? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever seen a bug? What did it look like?
11. What do you do when you see a bug in your house?
12. Do you think it's important to stop putting bad air into the sky? Why or why not?
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