Living Green

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What does it mean to live green?

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Living green means making choices that are environmentally friendly, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable resources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Why is conserving energy important?

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Conserving energy helps to reduce pollution, save money, and preserve natural resources for future generations.

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What does 'minor' mean in the context of environmental actions?

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In this context, 'minor' means unimportant or not significant.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is an example of reusing?

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Using a glass jar to store food instead of throwing it away is an example of reusing.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to be environmentally conscious?

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Being environmentally conscious means being aware of how our actions affect the environment and making choices that help protect it.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste, like food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar energy, wind energy, and water.

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What is the purpose of a poster in a project?

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A poster is used to visually present information and ideas, making it easier to communicate a message to others.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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What does it mean to reduce waste?

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Reducing waste means minimizing the amount of trash we produce by using less and choosing products with less packaging.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5