ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS
OBJECTIVES:
⊷ I can develop a high level of
environmental consciousness.
⊷ I can trace the major causes of environmental
problems.
⊷ I can express my ideas effectively through
writing and infomercial
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CONCEPT
NOTES
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What is
environmental
awareness?
- an understanding of how
environmental, social, cultural,
economic and political factors impact
the world.
How important is
global awareness
to society?
The guiding principle behind global
awareness is to create a more peaceful
and just society.
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How to promote global
awareness?
⊷ BECOME CONSULTANTS
⊷ EXPLORE A NEW PLACE
⊷ CONNECT WITH NEW PEOPLE
⊷ LITERATURE
⊷ CURRENT EVENTS
⊷ FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS
⊷ KNOWLEDGE IN COMPRATIVE FIELDS
⊷ OPENNESS AND POSITIVTY
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⊷ BECOME
⊷ CONNECT WITH
CONSULTANTS NEW PEOPLE
– encourage
people to learn – interacting with
about ecotourism people across the
globe
⊷ EXPLORE A NEW
PLACE ⊷ OPENNESS AND
POSITIVITY –
open mind and a
positive attitude
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⊷ LITERATURE
– reading is one of the
best ways to immerse
⊷ FOREIGN
people in another culture
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
– learning a second
⊷ CURRENT language opens people
EVENTS to see the world from a
different point of view
– sharing awareness
of events happening
around the world
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⊷ KNOWLEDGE IN
COMPARATIVE FIELDS
– obtaining knowledge in world
history, anthropology,, political
science, economics, and trade.
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MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PROBLEMS
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⊷ Genetic Modification Of Crops
⊷ Waste Production
⊷ Population Growth
⊷ Water Pollution
⊷ Deforestation
⊷ Acid Rain
⊷ Ocean Acidification
⊷ Air Pollution
⊷ Lowered Biodiversity
Deforestation
-millions of acres of forest are cut down for industrial
benefit, such as large scale farming, oil mining, and the
production of paper goods. Deforestation causes wildlife
and biodiversity extinction.
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Possible Project Ideas
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⊷ Instead of driving to work or school, take the bus,
carpool, walk, or ride your bike to cut down on
greenhouse gas emissions. According to the EPA
transportation adds to 33% of the total atmospheric
CO₂.
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⊷ Start composting and recycling, which will
help cut down our waste production
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Thank You!
BSPHT 1A
✔ Jessa Badjao
✔ Angelica De Rama
✔ Ella Mae Dolino
✔ Sheen Leigh Hatamosa
✔ Jenna Caithlehn Macasero
✔ Erika Odchigue
✔ Robby Lee Rosios
✔ Dan Villanueva
✔ Eddy Ziga
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