Answer IN DETAIL the following questions below by posting a comment to this blog....
Sustainability - End of Unit recap
Post Unit assessment activity for Values & Social Decision making:
Values - Feelings and concern for the environment
Social Decision Making - Decisions about possible social action / developing a sense of responsibility towards Sustainability1. What have you learned about Sustainability during this unit? Name 3 things you didn't know before we started (*and be serious!)
2. WHY is it important to develop and utilize alternative forms of energy?
3. WHY is recycling so important? And HOW can we do better in our recycling efforts?
4. What is a green building? Why is it important to incorporate this type of construction into future construction projects?
5. WHY do we need to conserve heating fuels?
6. WHY do we need to conserve gasoline?
7. WHY do we need to conserve electricity?
8. WHY do we need to conserve water? And IDENTIFY ways in which you can save water in your homes.
****TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF TUESDAY (WILL BE MARKING ON WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY) ****
Some useful links for your comments...New Zealand Government sites
Explore sustainability-related initiatives and programmes from across a range of Government departments:Biodiversity Information Online - BIO
The Biodiversity website is sponsored by the four central government agencies that have a statutory role in managing and conserving New Zealand’s unique biodiversity. It aims to bring together existing resources, which are often scattered across many environmental websites and publications, so that people working in the biodiversity field can better access this knowledge.
ecoNet
An electronic weekly information newsletter published by NZAEE (New Zealand Association for Environmental Education) - a non-profit, national organisation of people working to promote and support environmental education, lifelong learning and sustainable behaviour throughout New Zealand/Aotearoa. It provides information on a wide variety of environmental issues for individuals, schools, community groups, and businesses.
Energywise
This site provides information about how to save energy and money in your home, on the road and at work.
Environmental Risk Management Authority
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) monitors compliance with laws related to the environment and promoting public awareness.
Ministry for the EnvironmentOn this website you can find out about issues that affect the environment, environmental laws and treaties and the state of the environment, as well as information on what you can do for the environment, MfE publications and information about the Ministry for the Environment.
Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport’s Environment group has principal responsibility to provide leadership in the management of the environmental and public health impacts of transport as part of the development of a sustainable transport system.
NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Fuelsaver
This site provides information about how you can calculate your transport costs, save money and care for the environment.
NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research initiatives for schools
NIWA is New Zealand's leading provider of atmospheric and aquatic science. The website includes research, educational material, publications, maps, FAQS, teachers' and students' sections, and links to the various NIWA national centres and information about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Reduce Your Rubbish
The Reduce Your Rubbish campaign is being co-ordinated by the Ministry for the Environment in partnership with regional councils.
Sustainability.govt.nz
The Ministry for the Environment runs this website. Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment and save money and find out all you need to know about rubbish, water, energy, building, transport and climate change. The site offers advice and includes links and a discussion forum. It also provides information on small, medium and larger steps that we can take to live more sustainably.
