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3.3 Sustainable development for a greener world

Dictionary

Decalogue

DecálogoDefinition:

A list of rules for doing something.

Una lista de normas para hacer algo. 

Example:

The children wrote a decalogue for keeping the playground clean. 

Las niñas escribieron un decálogo para mantener el patio del colegio limpio. 

Spanish word:

Decálogo

Audio:


Step

PisarDefinition:

When you lift one foot and then you put it down in another place.

Cuando levantas un pie y luego lo bajas en otro lugar.

Example:

Careful, don't step on me!

¡Cuidado, no me pises.!

Spanish word:

Pisar

Audio:


To wonder

Definition:

To want to know or be curious about something.

Querer saber o ser curioso sobre algo.

Example:

I wonder what rights and duties I will include in my decalogue.

Me pregunto qué derechos y deberes incluiré en mi decálogo.

Spanish word:

Preguntarse.

Audio:

1. Sustainable development for a greener world

Retor

Well done, climate activist!

To prepare your decalogue, you will need to be a good observer. 

Let's explore the messages of the images in the following activities.

Decalogue

DecálogoDefinition:

A list of rules for doing something.

Una lista de normas para hacer algo. 

Example:

The children wrote a decalogue for keeping the playground clean. 

Las niñas escribieron un decálogo para mantener el patio del colegio limpio. 

Spanish word:

Decálogo

Contenido.

Lectura facilitada

Easy to read

Read

Well done!

¡Bien hecho!

You need to be a good observer to prepare your decalogue.

Necesitas ser un buen observador para hacer tu decálogo.

Explore the messages of the images.

Explora los mensajes de las fotografías. 

Option A: Sustainable Development Goals

Read the sentences and put each one on the correct sustainable development goal.

Option B: Climate change and clean energy

Question

Observe the picture and think about words related to it.

Look at the image quietly for at least 30 seconds. Let your eyes explore.

Write 10 words about any aspect of the image.

Repeat steps 1 and 2: Look at the image again and try to add 10 more words to your list.

Demostración

Step

Definition:

When you lift one foot and then you put it down in another place.

Cuando levantas un pie y luego lo bajas en otro lugar.

Example:

Careful, don't step on me!

¡Cuidado, no me pises.!

Spanish word:

Pisar

Now, read and answer these questions:

a) Observe and read the people's posters. What could this demonstration be about?

Answers

Affordable and clean energy.

Climate action.

Quality education.

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Question

b) On a poster we can read "climate justice now". What actions can help the climate?

Answers

Consume less meat.

Eliminate gender disparities in education.

Use reusable water bottles.

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Question

c) Another message in the photo is "no more fossil fuels". Which of these options help reduce the use of fossil fuels?

Answers

Use renewable energy sources.

Don’t use an eco-bag for shopping.

Use your bike, walk or take public transport.

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Option C : I see, I think, I wonder about my planet’s necessities

In this activity you will have to complete three columns. 

In the first column, you must write what you SEE in the picture.

In the second column, you must write what you THINK about the picture.

In the third column, you must write what you WONDER, questions about the picture.

Planeta

Please, use this downloadable document to complete this activity.

I see, I think, I wonder about my planet’s necessities

To wonder

Definition:

To want to know or be curious about something.

Querer saber o ser curioso sobre algo.

Example:

I wonder what rights and duties I will include in my decalogue.

Me pregunto qué derechos y deberes incluiré en mi decálogo.

Spanish word:

Preguntarse.

Option D: Beginning, middle, end of the story. You decide!

Imagine  this image happens in the MIDDLE of a story. 

What could happen before (BEGINNING)? 

What will happen later (END)?

Write the beginning and the end of your invented story in your notebook.

Principio, medio, final

Click here to download the document "Beginning, middle, end of the story... You decide!".