Unit 4 Scenario: Caution: Fragile World. Handle with care. Teacher: Mildred Vega Montes.

Student’s name: ______________________________________________________ 10-_______

Task 1: Look at the pictures and write the positive and negative environmental practices.
1 cutting down trees 2 composting 3 using solar panels

4 riding a bike 5 recycling 6 using plastic bags

7 wasting water 8 flushing medications

Positive environmental practices Negative environmental practices

_________________________ _______________________

__________________________ _______________________

__________________________ ________________________

__________________________ ________________________
Task 2: Read the following information and choose the correct answer.

What is sustainability?

The United Nations says that sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In other words, sustainability
means maintaining the world we live in. To achieve this goal, we must act responsibly. We shouldn't
use up all the resources on the planet that future generations will also need. There are not enough
resources to support the world's population. The resources available are limited, and these are
exploited every day to construct buildings, to produce vehicles, to develop technology, in general
terms, it is used to create pretty much everything.
Sustainability means that we should maintain these resources so that they last a very long time or
even forever. Remember that our actions have a deep impact on the environment, and we need to
protect it because future generations will depend on it.
According to mocomi.com, if you want to know if what you do is sustainable, you should ask yourself
if you can do it forever. For example, whenever you use something made of plastic such as bags,
bottles and containers, you should ask yourself the question: Can I do this forever? The answer is no
because plastic takes millions of years to decompose and it takes up a lot of space on earth. The
accumulation of plastic harms the environment and it also affects both people's and animals' health.
The consumption of plastic is unsustainable and we should protect our environment from its harms.
What actions can actually contribute to sustainability?
You should avoid the use of plastic bags. Fix broken items instead of throwing them away. Recycle,
reduce and reuse. Be a conscious consumer. Before you buy something, ask yourself the question:
Do I need it, or do I want it? These are just some examples of sustainable actions. Remember that
what you do can affect others, so act locally and think globally. Sustainability starts with you.
What does the speaker talk about?
a. unsustainability versus sustainability
b. sustainability and sustainable practices
c. sustainability and the effects of plastic
1. What is sustainability?
A) Protecting the environment for future generations.
B) The total number of resources to exploit on Earth.
C) Actions that you can only do for a short period of time.
2. What question can we ask ourselves to know if our actions are sustainable?
A) What is sustainability?
B) What happens with plastic after we use it?
C) Can I do this forever?
3. Which of these actions is NOT mentioned ?
A) Carpooling
B) Avoiding plastic bags
C) Implementing the 3 R's
 4. What do you need to ask yourself before buying a product?
A) Do I really need to shop this? (Correct answer)
B) Can I fix it if it breaks?
C) Can I recycle it when I finish using it?

Task #3 Read each sentence and match them with the correct picture by writing the number in the
corresponding space.

A) Food, water, shelter and clothing are some of the basic human needs.____________
B) Water, forests, and minerals are important natural resources. ______________
C) The Energy Efficiency Inspection App is available in Google Play; you can find it there. _________
D) A lot of minerals are exploited in Africa every day. _____________
E) Protecting water is a way to maintain ecological balance. __________
F) The tomatoes began to decompose after half a day in the sun. __________
G) The immortal jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can live forever; that is, it never dies. _________
H) Garbage takes up too much space; we need to reduce waste. _________
I) Plants and animals need a healthy environment to survive. ___________
J) Styrofoam harms the environment; this is a non-biodegradable material that produces air pollution. _____
K) Bats avoid contact with humans. ____________
L) I will fix my bicycle. I don’t have enough money to buy a new one. ___________

Indicator of learning #1 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

L.2. Extracts the main points of audio texts, in encountered
in text.

Identify specific words when encountered in text.

Task #4 Read carefully each statement, and answer the questions below.

1. What’s a typical product that is grown in Costa Rica? _______________________________

2. What can a bottle contain? _______________________________

3. How can you reduce your carbon footprint? _______________________________

4. What can you find in a greenhouse? _______________________________

 5. What's an activity you can do in an open field? _______________________________

6. If your footprint is 50 kg of CO2 and you halve it, how much would you produce? ______________

7. What is something in the classroom that requires energy? _______________________________

8. What is something that a vegan person won't eat? _______________________________

Indicator of learning #2 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

L.1. paraphrases the main points of a

relatively long discussion using standard
English.

L.1. Identify the main points of a relatively

long discussion using standard English.

Task #5: Match the words in bold with the definitions below.

1) It was a long journey to Hells 2) Playing memory games 3) Increasing your daily intake of
Canyon Scenic Byway in Oregon. It strengthens your brain. water aids digestion, improves your
took us two days to get there. concentration and helps to remove
toxins from your body.

4) The claw of the crab grew 5) He will lobby other party members
6) My robot will prepare meals, clean
disproportionately. to change the legislation concerning
and wash dishes. These are household
guns.
tasks that I don’t like to perform.
7) Use water sparingly so that the paint 8) The toilet doesn't flush. There is 9) It was hot, so I turned on the fans.
doesn't run. A moderate amount of insufficient water in the tank.
water on the brush is enough to paint.

a.( ) (adverb) in small amounts, or without wasting any

b.( )(verb) to try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group that a particular thing should or should not
happen, or that a law should be changed
c.( ) (verb) to (cause to) be washed with a sudden rush of water
d.( ) (noun) any device for producing a current of air by the revolving movement of one or more blades
e.( ) (noun) the act of traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; trip
f. ( ) (adjective) used to describe something that is used in the home
g.( ) (verb) to make something stronger, more effective, or more powerful
h.( ) (noun) the amount of something such as food, breath, or a liquid that is taken in by someone or something
i.( ) (adverb) in a way that does not have proportion or balance
Task# 6: Think of six things you can do to save the earth and reduce your carbon footprint. Write them on the lines.

1. I can ___________________________________________________.

2. I can ___________________________________________________.

3.________________________________________________________.

4.________________________________________________________.

5. _______________________________________________________.

6. _______________________________________________________.

Indicator of learning #3 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

R.1. discriminates key words, diagrams,

and illustrations to support reading
comprehension.

R.1. discriminates key words, diagrams,

and illustrations to support reading
comprehension.

Task #7 My Carbon Footprint

Answer the questions below. Then, write the corresponding values in the right column. See the example
below. Add together all the values in the right column to find out what your carbon footprint is. Only fill in one
value for each question, unless otherwise stated.

1. How do you get to school?

a. On foot a. 0 ________

b. By bike b. 0 ________

c. By car c. 1115 ________

d. By bus d. 131 ________

e. Carpool e. 459 ________

f. By motorcycle f. 547 ________

2. What do you mostly eat?

a. fast food a. 4818 ________

b. home cooked food b. 629 ________

3. What do you mostly eat?

a. vegetables/fruits a. 153 ________

b. meat b. 644 ________

c. bread c. 364 ________

4. Do you turn off lights when you leave a room?

a. yes a. 133 ________

b. no b. 268 ________

5. Do you unplug appliances/chargers when not in use?

a. yes a. 9 ________

b. no b. 18 ________

6. How do you dry clothes?

a. hang to dry a. 0 ________

b. dryer b. 750 ________
c. both c. 375 ________

7. Do you turn off the water when brushing your teeth?

a. yes a. 34 ________
b. No b. 274 ________

8. Do you turn off the TV when you’re not watching it?

a. yes a. 47 ________
b. no b. 140 ________
c. don’t have/use one c. 0 ________

9. Do you turn off your video game system when you’re not using it?

a. yes a. 29 ________
b. no b. 90 ________
c. don’t have/use one c. 0 ________

10. Do you recycle? (for this question, select all that apply)

a. magazines a. -15 ________

b. newspaper b. -90 ________
c. glass c. -7 ________
d. plastic d. -19 ________
e. aluminum and steel cans e. -86 ________
This total is an estimate of your carbon footprint and shows the number of pounds of carbon dioxide you produce
annually. The lower the number, the fewer greenhouse gasses emitted into the atmosphere.

Taken and adapted from: https://www.teachengineering.org/content/cub_/lessons/cub_whatkindoffootprint/

cub_footprint_lesson01_worksheet_v3_tedl_dwc.pdf

Task8 : Answer the following question: What can we do to change this scenery? What can we do with all the trash?

Definition/Synonym Word

eat, drink, or ingest food or drink Consume

coffee bean waste Grounds

cause -a liquid- to flow from a container Pour

fit to be eaten Edible

a pleasant natural smell Scent

the way someone/something looks Appearance

substitute, change Replacing

a shallow dish Saucer

Task 9: Read the following text and get the main idea and some supporting ideas.

What is an eco-friendly brand?

A new eco-friendly era is rising, and it is reaching every corner of the world.
Organisations of all sizes are quickly discovering that today’s consumers want more than just the right products
and services. Your clients want to feel as though they are spending their money on a brand they can feel good
about. As a result, the top eco-friendly companies are currently the ones
with the most marketplace power.
More than 90% of today’s CEO’s believe that sustainability is essential to success. As consumer groups
continue to publish studies about the rising demand for more environmentally-friendly practices in business, it
is easy to see why green initiates are becoming so important.
Eco-friendly brands are the companies that recognise some of the biggest threats facing our planet and know
how to come up with unique ways of overcoming those issues. These organisations do not just use recycled
packaging or turn their thermostats down during the winter. Many of the most eco-friendly brands are also
investing in new initiatives that change the way they operate on a fundamental level.
Look at Seventh Generation, for instance. This cleaning-product company transformed the cleaning industry
with products that completely eliminate the harmful toxins and chemicals that other businesses in the sector
have relied on for decades. To become one of the world’s most socially conscious brands, the business had to
start from scratch and find their own unique formula for cleaning. However, the results of the company’s hard
work were significant. Seventh Generation recently topped Forbes’ annual “Best for the Environment” list.
The trend is spreading to the business leaders of tomorrow, too. Around 88% of business school students say
that they think social and environmental issues are crucial to business branding. Additionally, more first-time
entrepreneurs are basing their USPs and points of differentiation on environmental protection.

Main idea of the article: Supporting ideas:

_____________________________ 1.________________________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________________________

_____________________________ 2.________________________________________________

______________________________ __________________________________________________

_____________________________ 3._________________________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________________________

Indicator of learning #4 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

W.1. summarizes simple text dealing with familiar subjects.

W.1. Gets the main idea in a text .

Task 10: Complete the sentences by using the following words:

supplies / hassle/ hazardous wastes / shredding/ give up / discover/ tire / cleanup

1. We would like to reduce the amount of ________________________ because they pollute the environment.

2. I need to buy two new ________________________for my car. I'll go to Pricesmart now.

3. I won't ________________________ because I want to win the game.

4. I will help my parents with the ________________________. The house is a mess.

5. Visitors to the museum will be able to ________________________more about their ancestors.

6. It's a ________________________ trying to decide what to wear to the party. I'll ask my best friend for help.

7. This company is going to make the habit of ________________________ documents that are no longer needed in
order to recycle paper.

8. There aren't enough food________________________. I'll buy some.

 Indicator of learning #5 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

S.I Verbally indicate willingness to participate in activities.

S.I Indicates willingness to participate in activities.

Task #11: Read the text and answer the questions.

Costa Rica Achieves Two New Records in Sustainability Effort

By Laura Alvarado – July 26, 2017

In just the first half of 2017, Costa Rica has reached a new record in clean energy production and received their latest
Biosphere Reserve declaration by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)—solidifying
their strong commitment to sustainability.

During the first six months of the year, 99 percent of Costa Rica’s electricity came from renewable sources, according to
data from the National Energy Control Center (CENCE). In the last 30 years, renewable sources such as wind,
geothermal, solar and hydroelectric have been responsible for production of nearly 93 percent of Costa Rica’s energy,
but this July they broke their own record. With a goal to be the first carbon neutral country in the world by 2021,
sustainable practices can be observed in every region of the country, across all industries, adopted by all citizens and
embraced by visitors. With almost all of its energy being produced by renewable resources, it’s clear that sustainability
is embedded deeply in the culture and traditions of Costa Rica.

Another win for sustainability was earned in June, when UNESCO declared Savegre River, located in the Zona de los
Santos (Zone of the Saints), a Biosphere Reserve. Biosphere reserves are specially designated areas for sustainable
development that reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with the proper use of natural resources. As stated on the
UNESCO website: Biosphere reserves are ‘Science for Sustainability support sites’ – special places for testing
interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing changes and interactions between social and ecological
systems, including conflict prevention and management of biodiversity. Costa Rica already has four reserves, but this is
the first with coastal marine components, as it includes the marine part of the Manuel Antonio National Park, in
Quepos.

It is clear that Costa Ricans are proud to live amongst and protect their country’s rich environment. The small nation
holds five percent of the world’s known biodiversity, 3.5 percent of all marine life and 30 percent of the country’s
territory is protected natural land. A pioneer in the area of sustainability, Costa Rica is a model for sustainable practices
for many industries around the world. Through the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program, which was
designed by the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), entrepreneurs can receive recognition and reward for their sustainable
practices to help differentiate businesses within the tourism sector. Based on the degree in which they comply with a
sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management, a large selection of attractions, hotels and
restaurants can be officially classified as sustainable.

Adapted from: https://news.co.cr/costa-rica-achieves-two-new-records-sustainability-effort/63742/

 1. What’s the text about?

( ) Costa Rica has become the first carbon neutral country in the world.

( ) Savegre River was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

( ) Costa Rica has made great efforts to promote sustainable practices.

2. What are the two new records mentioned in the title of the article?

_________________________________________________________________

3. How much of Costa Rica’s energy comes from renewable sources?

_________________________________________________________________

4. What’s a Biosphere Reserve? _________________________________________________________________

5. What can entrepreneurs receive with CTS (Certification for Sustainable Tourism)?
____________________________________________________________

Indicator of learning #6 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

R.3. understand the important information in simple, clearly

drafted printed materials such as newspapers, charts and
graphs with some understanding of sustainable development.

R.3. Identify the important information in simple, clearly

drafted printed materials such as newspapers, charts and
graphs with some understanding of sustainable
development.

Integrated Mini-project Students do it in group of 5 persons.

Our Green School/House. Write down a proposal in the form of an information bulletin with a series of sustainable
activities that you will put into practice at home and/or school. Describe your practices. Tell about the problems that
those practices are tackling. Talk about the necessary resources to carry out the practices. Describe the possible
outcomes/results.

Indicator of learning #6 UNIT 4 Didn’t do it Didn’t get it 1 In Process 2 Got it 3

SP.1. express opinions about the fragile world and the way
of mitigating effects responsibly, welcoming questions with
others’ opinions.
SP.1. express the way of mitigating effects responsibly,
and the sustainable activities that you will put into
practice at home.