Thinkers Keys – Saving the World

Name______

Music Smart
We need to encourage all people to be Water Wise. Write a jingle (short poem set to music) to do this. You may write new words to suit a song or tune you already know. E.g.Hickory Dickory Dock, Three Blind Mice……. /

Picture Smart

Design a new stove which is solar powered. Draw and label the parts /

Inventions Key

You need to protect the last remaining Blue Whale by using:
  • a pack of cards
  • a sewing machine
  • a squash ball
/ Question Key
The answer is______.
Write 5 questions for each answer:
  • Global Warming
  • Pollution
  • Water
  • Alternative Energy
/ . PMI
Use of recycled water for drinking.
P – pluses
M – minuses
I – interesting
Facts, thoughts, opinions
P / M / I

Reverse Listing

List 10 things that cannot be destroyed by humans.
Name 10 places that will never be polluted by humans. / What If ? Key
What if the world’s water supply dried up? List 10 consequences. /

Alphabet Key

Compile a list of A – Z words related to environmental issues. Use phrases not just one word. /

Brainstorming Key

How many ways can we reduce the amount of water used by humans? /

Alternative Key

List 10 different uses for a solar panel.

Variations Key

How many ways can you clean up oil spills? / Disadvantage Key
List 10 disadvantages of fossil fuels. /

Different Use Key

List 5 different uses for a:
  • water bottle
  • solar panel
  • windmill
/

Native Smart

List the names of 5 organizations that are concerned with threatened and endangered species. /

Poster

Design a poster that will encourage people to use less power.

The Bar Key
Endangered Species enclosure
  • make it bigger
  • add something to it
  • Replace something on it
Explain your changes and draw a labelled diagram. /

Picture Key

Use your imagination to work out 10 different things this picture could represent. / Ridiculous Key
The Government should build a nuclear power station for every house.
Write a paragraph which supports this statement / Prediction Key
Predict what types of transport we will be using in 50 years time.
Explain and draw a picture. / The Brick Wall Key
Fossil fuels will eventually run out. How are we going to deal with this situation?
List some ideas and solutions.