What message does Collins convey in this excerpt? Working downtown can be challenging. Music is a positive distraction to the routine of daily life.

Over time, destruction of such habitats leads to reduced biodiversity, weakening the Earth’s ecosystems, and ultimately posing a major threat to human life. While, significant tracts of habitat have been lost, and along with them many species of plant and animal, steps can be taken to slow and even reverse the process.

Habitat destruction renders entire habitats functionally unable to support the species present; biodiversity is reduced in this process when existing organisms in the habitat are displaced or destroyed. The primary cause of species extinction worldwide is habitat destruction.

Ecosystems are impacted by air pollution, particularly sulphur and nitrogen emissions, and ground-level ozone as it affects their ability to function and grow. Nutrient overloads in aquatic ecosystems can cause algae blooms and ultimately a loss of oxygen, and of life. …

statistical evidence

Answer: The excerpt from “The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes” which is a fact is: “All this [destruction] is happening before our eyes. . .” In 1979, Severn Cullis-Suzuki who was nine years of age founded the Environmental Children’s Organization along with her friends….

Why does Suzuki ask the question in the excerpt? to encourage listeners to explore rain forests and jungles. to challenge listeners to think about animals and extinction. to get listeners to connect with how animals feel. to persuade listeners to follow their childhood dreams.

What do these two excerpts reveal about the difference in ideas presented by Tyson and Collins? Tyson stresses humanity’s relative insignificance in the universe, while Collins stresses man’s perceived importance.

Which choice best describes the differing views Tyson and Collins present of humanity? Tyson presents humans as powerless against the forces of nature, while Collins presents an individual creating his own destiny.

The goal of a discussion is to get students to practice thinking about the course material. Your role becomes that of facilitator. You design and facilitate the discussion rather than convey information.

2. The advantages and limitation of Discussion Method

• emphsis on learning instead of teaching.
• participation by everyone in the class.
• development of democratic way of thinking.
• training in reflective thinking.
• traning in self-expression.
• spirit of tolerance is inculcated.
• learning is made interesting.

Starting a discussion

1. Refer to questions you distributed.
2. Make a list of key points.
3. Use a partner activity.
4. Use a brainstorming activity.
5. Pose an opening question and give students a few minutes to record an answer.
6. Divide students into small groups to discuss a specific question or issue.

How do I encourage participation?

1. Foster an ethos of participation.
2. Teach students skills needed to participate.
3. Devise activities that elicit participation.
4. Consider your position in the room.
5. Ask students to assess their own participation.
6. Ensure that everyone’s contributions are audible.

10 Tips for Increasing Participation in Activities

1. Listen Carefully. Be patient and take the time to listen.
2. Foster Friendships.
3. Involve Relatives.
4. Issue Invitations.
5. Engage the help of Volunteers.
6. Promote Exercise.
7. Initiate Regular Meetings for Special Interest Groups.
8. Offer Drumming Lessons.

50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child

• Thumbs up.
• You’re on the right track now.
• You’ve worked so hard on that.
• I heard you say how you feel. That’s great,
• Oh, that turned out very well.
• That’s coming along nicely.
• I’m proud of the way you worked today.
• You’ve just about got it.