In Mozambique, a project is helping to stop the cutting down of too many trees. The forests are being cleared for farms, and some trees are being cut down illegally. This project works with villages near Chimanimani National Park to bring back the forests. By teaching people better ways to use the land, they hope to make the forests healthy again.
A video shows how bad the deforestation problem is in Mozambique. It talks about why it's important to bring back the forests and keep the plants and animals safe. The project works with local people, which helps make sure the forests stay healthy. By getting the villages involved, the project hopes people will care more about the forests.
The video also shows that the project is already making a difference. It talks about how the forests are starting to grow back and how this helps the local people. By planting new trees and using the land wisely, they can fix the damage done by cutting down too many trees. This project is a good example of how people can work together to save the environment.
Original news source: βIt's possible to regain the forest we once hadβ (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a copy of the article. Ask them to read the article together and summarize it in 3-4 sentences. After they have finished, have each pair share their summary with the rest of the class.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Write the following question on the board: "Do you think it is important to protect forests? Why or why not?" Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss their opinions. Then, have each group choose a spokesperson to share their group's opinion with the rest of the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board (e.g. deforestation, illegal, project). Divide the class into small groups and give each group a whiteboard or a piece of paper. One student from each group will choose a word from the list and draw a picture to represent that word. The rest of the group must guess the word based on the drawing. The group that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask the students to think about the following question: "What are some ways we can help protect the environment?" Give them a few minutes to think individually, then have them pair up with a partner and share their ideas. After they have discussed, ask a few pairs to share their ideas with the rest of the class.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Ask each group to discuss and make predictions about the future of forests and deforestation. For example, they could discuss whether they think the problem will get worse or better, and what actions they think should be taken to address the issue. After they have finished their discussions, have each group share their predictions with the rest of the class.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The project is trying to stop the cutting down of too many trees.
The forests are being cleared for farms and some trees are being cut down illegally.
The project works with villages near Chimanimani National Park.
It is important to bring back the forests to keep the plants and animals safe.
The project is making sure the forests stay healthy by teaching people better ways to use the land.
The forests are starting to grow back by planting new trees and using the land wisely.
People can fix the damage done by cutting down too many trees by planting new trees and using the land wisely.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Mozambique, a project is to stop the cutting down of too many trees. The forests are being cleared for farms, and some trees are being cut down illegally. This project with villages near Chimanimani National Park to back the forests. By teaching people ways to use the land, they hope to make the forests healthy again. A video shows how bad the deforestation problem is in Mozambique. It about why it's important to bring back the forests and keep the and animals safe. The project works with local , which helps make sure the forests stay healthy. By the villages involved, the project hopes people will care more about the forests. The video also shows that the project is already a difference. It talks about how the forests are to grow back and how this helps the local people. By planting new trees and using the land wisely, they can fix the damage done by cutting down too many trees. This is a good of how people can work together to save the environment.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is deforestation?
2. How would you feel if the forests near your home were being cut down?
3. Do you like plants and animals? Why or why not?
4. What do you think is the importance of bringing back the forests?
5. How do you think teaching people better ways to use the land can help the forests?
6. Do you think it's important for local people to be involved in projects like this? Why or why not?
7. How would you feel if you were able to help bring back the forests in your area?
8. Do you think planting new trees can fix the damage done by cutting down too many trees? Why or why not?
9. What are some ways you can use the land wisely to protect the environment?
10. Do you think people should work together to save the environment? Why or why not?
11. How do you think the local people benefit from the forests growing back?
12. What can you do to help protect the forests in your community?
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