Have you ever wondered how you could change the world or improve your local area? Eco-issues like climate change, air or water pollution, deforestation, endangered species, acid rain, food or water waste need our attention.
Imagine you can make a difference, by raising awareness, sharing ideas, or taking action.
Write a magazine article, blog post, or design an infographic using Canva to present your suggestions and what could happen as a result of these changes.
Follow these steps to organise your ideas:
P1: What's the problem? What are its effects? Clearly describe the eco-issue you've chosen. Explain the damage it's causing to people, animals, or nature.
P2: How can we help? What is your first idea? Think about something realistic. What will happen if people follow your suggestion?
P3: What else can we do to help? What is your second suggestion? What will be the result? Will the situation improve?
P4: Summarise your opinion. Encourage everyone to adopt your solutions. Give clear reasons for why your solutions are the best. End with a statement to inspire action! For example, 'Together, we can protect the planet for future generations!'
Don't forget to use some of the linking words to organise your ideas:
- to introduce suggestions: To begin/start with, One way, Firstly/Secondly...
- to express effects: Therefore, As a result/consequence...
- to conclude: All in all, To sum up/conclude...
You can find more information about the eco-issues on the following sites:
World Wildlife Fund, Climate Kids, National Geographic Kids, or C2ES. Please, use the information for a reference, don't just copy-paste. Respect copyright, please.
PS You might find some extra ideas in these problem trees.
