Concepts of Lurking, Polluting, and Nourishing in Ecosystems
Explore the meanings of lurking, polluting, and nourishing in the context of ecosystems, through visual aids and explanatory text. Discover how animals like jaguars use lurking as camouflage, the impacts of human pollution on land and water, and the importance of nourishing the environment. Engage in thoughtful reflections on these topics to deepen understanding of environmental concepts.
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WEEK 3 DAY 3 Lurk, Pollute, Nourish
The word lurk means stay hidden, ready to spring out and attack . Read the first two sentences
Its spots are good camouflage to help the jaguar stay hidden in the rainforest The photo shows how this jaguar, a dangerous hunter, creeps quietly to stay hidden
What does the cat look like as it lurks? TTYP SAY: As the cat lurks, it
If you saw someone lurking outside your house, what might you do? Why? TTYP SAY: If I saw someone lurking outside of my house, I would because .
What is the new word that means, stay hidden, ready to spring out and attack ? LURK
A list of words the author thinks the reader might need to know
The words are alphabetical so they are easy to find
People build towns for workers who come to live there. Companies build dams and pipelines that may pollute the land and the water The word pollute is bold so we know it will be in the glossary. Excerpt from Rainforests, page 40
What do you think happens when companies pollute land and water? TTYP SAY: When a company pollutes land and water Be prepared to share your partner s response.
Pollute means, to poison air, water, or soil. Humans have done things to pollute the world In what ways do humans pollute air, water, or soil? TTYP SAY: People pollute the (air/water/soil) when they
What is the word that means, to poison air, water, or soil . Pollute
Rainforests need clean, flowing rivers and regular flooding to nourishthe soil. Excerpt from Rainforests, page 25
Often, we think flooding is a bad thing. When a river overflows its banks, it leaves behind rich soil so healthy plants can grow.
What else nourishes plants, or provides what they need for life and growth? TTYP SAY: _____ nourishes plants.
Share your partners thinking SAY: _____ thinks that_____ nourishes plants.
What else nourishes people? Why is it important for life and growth? SAY: ________ nourishes people. ____ is important because _____
What is the word that means, provide what is needed for life and growth ? Nourish
