G2 Unit 5 Week 4

Weekly Concept Preserving Our Earth Essential Question How can we protect the Earth?

Protecting the Earth The Earth has many resources, such as water, air, land. These children are protecting the Earth from pollution. Here are some other ways we can protect Earth's resources. Save water. Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth. Keep the air supply clean. Have your parents turn off the car when they are waiting for someone. Talk About It Talk about ways you can help protect Earth's resources. Write your ideas on the chart.

Vocabulary Use the picture and sentence to learn each word.

Your Turn Pick three words. Write three questions for your partner to answer.

The Art Project Essential Question How can we protect the Earth? Read to find out about saving Earth's resources.

“ Look! The community center is having an art contest, " said Grace. She was holding a flyer. Mrs. Simon read the flyer aloud. Everyone agreed they would like to enter the art contest. Mrs. Simon said, “ Our classroom supply of art materials is low because it's the end of the year. I'll check with Mrs. Rice to see what she has. " Mrs. Rice, the art teacher, didn't have any art materials. “ I won't be getting a supply until next year, " she said. The whole class was disappointed. “ How can we enter the art contest without art materials?" asked Grace. “ Maybe we can raise some money. We could have a bake sale, " suggested Hal. “ I don't think there's time, ” Mrs. Simon said. “ Let's use the paper in the recycling bin, ” Pablo said. Pablo did not often raise his hand. He rarely spoke up, so everyone was surprised when he offered an idea.