Book of the Month
Class 313 read Common Ground the Water, Earth, and Air We Share by Molly Bang A story of our planet's natural resources with jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor author Molly Bang. Through the example of a shared village green and the growing needs of the townspeople who share it, Molly Bang presents the challenge of handling our planet's natural resources.
Essential Questions:
What are each of the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and what do they look like in practice? Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle? How do these actions impact our environment, wildlife, and well being? How can we adjust our habits to help the Earth, our "common ground"? |