This is our Planet the Earth our home

This is our Planet, the Earth, our home.

Our environment.

YOUR AND MINE The sun , the trees , the grass , the sky, The silver moon that ’s sailing by, The rain and dew and snowflakes white, The flowers sweet and stars of night! The song of birds, wind whispering. Such lovely things to bear and see Belong to you, belong to me.

has not been changed by people has been changed by human activity

Find seven words and phrases you are going to meet in the text. • Human beings • Do research on • An international • • disaster A lot of litter Damage What amazing wildlife! Chemical waste • Solve a problem • Pollute their home • Be empty of fish • Attract a lot of • attention Alarming predictions

Find in the text the phrases similar to the following: • Amazing • People • Die out • Nature around us • Make • Vital problems • Frightening • Unhealthy food • Rubbish • Everywhere • Damage • Gases

Answer the following questions. • What wonderful forms of life do • • you know? Why have many species of birds and animals disappeared? What is the air polluted by? Are rivers polluted? Why are forests disappearing all over the world? Can you see pollution at the seaside? People are in danger, aren’t they? What are the most serious environmental problems now?

Make environmental rules

"The Earth needs a friend, doesn't it? '' • We must not pollute our • • natural home! People must not cut down trees, they must plant and grow them! People must not leave litter in the forest and near the rivers! People must not kill fish and animals! People must not pollute air!

The World’s Best Friend Is YOU!