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Learning objectives:
- to introduce a topical environmental issue
- to encourage research and critical reflection on an environmental issue
- to be aware that there are positive and negative sides to most issues.
You will need:
Acid Rain cards
Activity Sheet 1C
You will need:
1 set of Dam cards
Work in groups of four.
TASK 1
You will have been given a set of cards: deal them out between you, and taking it turns to read them sort the cards into two piles like this:
Pile 1
Arguments in favour of big dams
Pile 2
Arguments against big dams
TASK 2
Look again at the cards in Pile l and make a list of the key arguments in favour of dams.
Then look at the cards in Pile 2 and make a list of the key arguments against big dams.
TASK 3
Use the Internet to find out about the impact of big dam projects in the rainforests and in China.
In a group discuss whether you have found any new arguments in favour or against the building of big dams. |
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