Poetry and the Planet

4/3/2018

April is National Poetry Month AND Earth Month. But here's the thing: not many believe that global warming is real. I do. Do you? We continue to be wasteful, over-consuming, greedy, gluttonous and self-absorbing. Have you ever thought for once what your actions are doing to the world?

Don't think you have an impact? A student said to me recently that one person can't change the world. Lies. Here are some "one persons" who did:

Malcolm X
The Buddha
Socrates
Jesus
Martin Luther King
Michael Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Mother Theresa
Gloria Steinam
Mahatma Gandhi
Joan of Arc
Rosa Parks
William Shakespeare
Johan Sebastian Bach
Pablo Picasso

Should I go on? It just takes...one.

Directions: Watch the video above. Read the commentary after, then comment on the following: "What is one thing you WILL do this week to save the planet?"

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: Fri., April 6, 2018 11:59 p.m. CST

J.Grant

4/3/2018 07:09:14 pm

One thing I will do this week to save the planet is do better with recycling . I find my self putting paper in the trashcans instead of putting paper in the recycling ben . I also want to help others disposal trash correctly. As I am driving down the street/ road I see a lot of litter people has thrown out of the vehicles , it causing pollution to our environment . Its killing many plants and animals and most definitely killing us humans slowly .Something has to change and I'm whiling to make a CHANGE !!!!

D. Tonche 1st pd

4/6/2018 10:20:05 am

Maybe you should consider creating an organization that helps spread the word about the benefits of recycling.

T.Dawson 4th

4/6/2018 10:59:37 pm

Recycling more is a great way to go! Not to mention, your determination and goal in mind will push you to make a change. By taking the initiative of teaching others about the different approaches, you will be able to gather people that have the same interests. Remember, strength comes in numbers.

R. Garcia 1st

4/6/2018 11:58:14 pm

I can relate with your comment , i often find myself throwing items that can be recycled in the regular trash can. I also think its great that you want to help others in changing their habits.

W.Crawford iii 1stpd

4/8/2018 09:37:14 am

Take action. You should get a team together and you guys go recycle.

D Parker 1st

4/3/2018 07:21:56 pm

global warming is an ongoing phenomenon that is very much real despite how many people try to claim that it isn't. i don't just believe it because of my political views, but also because i have seen the effects it has had on wildlife and the weather. watching the news and hearing of the polar ice caps melting at a rapid rate despite being in an area where it is typical for it to be below freezing temperatures due to fracking for oil really changed my opinion on global warming. the only people debating against its existence are the businessmen and investors who are interested in getting more nonrenewable resources ho are willing to risk the lives of billions just to turn over a profit. to aid in saving the planet, i will continue throwing my trash away and recycling items that can be reused by others.

Courtney Massingill

4/3/2018 09:35:12 pm

One thing I can do is pick up trash in the neighborhood. Because picking up trash can make the people breath better air.If you breath bad air it could mess up the lungs in your body causing you to most likely die.Everyone can make a difference in my opinion it does not matter if it’s just picking up a piece of trash.It Only Takes One Person To Change The World.

E. Hernandez 6th

4/4/2018 10:00:02 am

I agree, picking up trash can be better for the environment

D.Ruffin 6th

4/4/2018 01:54:18 pm

I agree because trash kills many animals and messes up our oxygen

J.Fluette 6th link

4/4/2018 03:21:02 pm

One thing that I can do is not litter.Pick up trash. Not polluting the air as much as possible.We pollute the air by smoking and driving,but dont do it as much and that is a good thing.So I can pick up trash where I see it to make the world a little better.

Savion stewart

4/5/2018 03:15:16 pm

I agree to every thing Courtney said

E. Hernandez 6th

4/4/2018 09:58:53 am

I can probably recycle more. Paper that I didnt use I can throw in the recycling bin. The earth is too polluted because of us. I might not do a lot but it IS something. Thought little, it's better than not recycling at all and polluting our planet. And maybe that little can save an animal's life. Let's say I didn't throw that paper, that paper could've gotten in the water and choked a fish.

A.Hodge pd6

4/4/2018 02:11:29 pm

I agree we came to earth and destroying it an many ways and we don’t even recognize it because we so used to it we don’t even think it’s wrong we are hurting animals just so we can eat

D. Hearne 1st

4/6/2018 08:15:13 pm

What are the ways we destroy the earth and what are you going to do to lessen the effects? We understand the problem and what we need are solutions.

C. McCowin 7th Pd

4/4/2018 04:22:35 pm

I do believe global warming is real. What else would cause glaciers to melt? The one thing I would do this week to save the planet is stop littering and recycle more. I don’t litter a lot and I do recycle. With every chance I will get this week, I will pick up and throw trash away and recycle paper, plastic, cans, etc.

victor ajuobi 4th

4/4/2018 05:32:49 pm

One thing that i could do to try to save the world this week is by doing some local community service around my neighborhood. This could be picking up trash and recycling them. I could also start reducing the amount of electricity i use so i can save power in my house. I could also start to reuse some of my old stuff instead of throwing them away, and polluting the earth with waste. I could start a website blog that educates the public on fighting against injustice in any shape or form. I could also start a club with some of my friends where we go around and help people and do nice things, like a helping foundation. Finally i could even start a fundraiser to help support people who can't afford healthcare for cancer patients.

Cvillanueva

4/6/2018 07:37:36 am

I agree, reducing the amount of electricity will greatly impact the Earth. By including others you are quickly helping

K. Brown 1st hour

4/6/2018 05:23:52 pm

Contributing towards your community and doing some volunteer work sounds like an amazing idea. If you were to start then people could see you as a leader and follow behind you and your guidance. Though I question why you suddenly switched to people and creating a website to battle injustices. Then you went from injustices to speaking of helping cancer patients which also confused me a bit.

D.Molo1st

4/6/2018 10:37:19 pm

I agree that this a good step into doing the right things. I will take this stuff into consideration when starting my tasks to better the environment. I also had the same problem with the flip flop stuff.

Daijah Jackson 6th Period

4/4/2018 05:39:22 pm

One thing I will do to change the world is picking up the trash that go to our animals. We can not live without animals and if our animals die then we will die. And another one is cutting up trees. If we have no trees then we wouldn't have oxygen and without oxygen we can't breathe. We are destroying the world so much we don't even recognize it. So we need to put a stop to just throwing out trash and we need to stop being lazy and throw it in the trash bin.

R.Young 6th

4/5/2018 03:20:43 pm

One thing I will do to save our planet is stop littering , because that causes pollution which can kill animals and mess up oxygen

F. Aleman 1st

4/6/2018 08:03:42 pm

And when animals start to go extinct it messes up the food chain.

J.Bonilla - 4th

4/6/2018 11:59:12 pm

We are already doing such things. Why add on to it when one person at a time can improve it, correct?

Victoria loBos 6th period

4/5/2018 03:33:54 pm

One thing I will do this week to save the planet is start recycling, I feel like we should never throw things that are useful and we Can reuse again to make a new different thing. I will also make sure that all items that I know can’t be reused to throw them away in the recycling trash can I will also make sure that any trash I see on the floor will be placed to were it is to go. I will make sure that our plants stay healthy,clean and strong .

J.Solomon 1st

4/6/2018 11:46:58 pm

That sounds like a great idea! Small actions make a big difference and I think that's a good place to start.

J.Andrews link

4/5/2018 04:07:10 pm

Every time you turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth.I could also start reducing the amount of electricity i use so i can save power in my house.

Maira Servin 6th period

4/5/2018 09:27:40 pm

I agree picking up trash will help our planet be more clean it will clean up our oxygen and help stop littering and stop killing animals and our nature.

D. Tonche 1st pd

4/5/2018 10:49:28 pm

I recently read an article that no matter how many incentives takes reduce their carbon footprint, it wouldn't help decrease pollution. Since 47% of carbon emissions are made by corporations. Reading this article made me feel discouraged on helping the environment. No matter how many times I recycle, or pick up trash along the highway, there is someone out there counter balancing my positive actions. I then saw the need to disperse information about the environment. So one action that I did to help the environment was signing up for volunteering at Earth Day Texas, I will hep my directing speakers to their appropriate locations.

Cvillanueva61

4/6/2018 07:41:06 am

Joining events is a great idea! Helping people be where they have to go helps organize and make our environment better quicker.

T Shelton 1st

4/6/2018 10:22:12 am

That's so cool . I never thought about signing up for Earth Day.

K. Brown 1st hour

4/6/2018 10:46:46 am

That is a thought that constantly pushes people from helping out, "Why do anything if there is always someone counteracting our hard work and efforts?" That is a fair thought but it should be a force that drives people to push harder, there is no battle won without a counteracting force. When you see your work being unraveled you work harder and build it back up, then you need to find a way to get an edge on the counteracting force and push it back. Start informing people, putting facts into their faces, and showing them the scary and painful truth- fear is truly a strong force for movement. People don't pay mind to things when there are no immediate effects that they see immediately. We need to uncover that facade that everything is ok, then when the tarp is tossed aside you will see more people trying to jump in.

I. Florence 1st

4/6/2018 06:20:28 pm

It is a great idea to disperse information about recycling. When we trash our earth we never think about the damage we cause until we see cold hard facts about global warming. After reading facts for myself, I am scared for the future, not just my future, but the future of the people who comes after me. What will life be like for them? If it is anything like scientist say, how do we not feel guilty for our actions?

Summer Johnson

4/6/2018 10:17:09 pm

Participating in an event like this is a good idea. Helping those who can help us all can make a statement although it is behind the scene.

R. Garcia 1st

4/6/2018 11:42:40 pm

I've also felt this same discouragement to do well for the environment for similar reasons, however, i feel that boycotting such corporations might be effective as they will feel compelled to change their ways or they risk losing profits.

Cvillanueva61

4/6/2018 07:34:59 am

One thing I will do this to help save the planet is recycle more often. Recycling reduces the waste thrown into piles in a landfill. At landfills they burn the trash to make room for more therefore letting fumes go up into the air, polluting the oxygen we breath. By recycling I will be greatly impacting the Earth along with others that decide to do it. Our Earth we have came to know will be a little bit healthier every person that decides to join

D. Tonche 1st pd

4/6/2018 10:18:09 am

I think reusing materials is a good idea too, for example using bottle caps for craft projects.

T Shelton 1st

4/6/2018 10:18:18 am

Recycling always helps and is one of the best ways to support the planet .

T.Tate1st

4/6/2018 03:40:02 pm

Recycling is a very good idea especially because people don't do it a lot.

I. Florence 1st

4/6/2018 06:27:55 pm

I read that it can take 450 to a 1,000 years for one plastic water bottle to decompose. Take into account that most water bottles are in landfills and not in recycle locations. If most plastic bottles were in recycled locations, we could reuse those bottles for something beneficial. For example, we could build homeless shelters or homes for people in in impoverished nations. So yes, do recycle.

Barber.J 7th pd

4/9/2018 01:25:38 am

I agree with you cvillanueva61. Recycling can decrease any dangerous harm to our environment.

T Shelton 1st

4/6/2018 10:16:26 am

I have a friend that likes to liter a lot . While she is driving if she has trash she'll throw it out the window instead of waiting. This week I will try and get her to understand the harm she is causing to the planet . As for me , I will try to recycle more and be more proactive in trying to protect the planet . Global warming Is a serious issue but is often treated like a myth . I believe that the day we decide to take global warming as a serious issue is the day we will move forward .

K. Brown 1st hour

4/6/2018 10:25:00 am

It actually rather sad that people don't believe that something as prevalent as global warming exists.The scientific proof and live showings of global warming should be more than enough, so I can't fathom why people don't see it. Sadly I have contributed to this effect as well, so now I will contribute to the correction of this effect. I will continue recycling and keep my technology in power saving mode. I will unplug devices that are not in use and make sure I don't have things on just to be on.

D.Molo 1st

4/6/2018 11:27:45 am

I will start with recycling the cans and plastics that I use. Next I will use less water and conserve more energy by taking less time in the shower and using less electricity. I care about our environment ,but sometimes I just forget about how much we effect the earth.

T.Tate1st

4/6/2018 03:43:37 pm

Same with me I care about the environment we live in but sometimes I have to stop my self from doing things that affect the environment .

adrian geter7th pd

4/24/2018 04:46:55 pm

i try to stop throwing paper out the window and putting trash on the ground and recycle it

J.Carire

4/6/2018 03:32:43 pm

I will recycle trash.I will not throw my trash on the ground.I will pick trash up from the ground.I will persuade others to do the same.I will help make a difference.

T.Tate1st

4/6/2018 03:37:12 pm

I will pay attention to how I use water .Every morning I brush my teeth. I leave the water running well this week I'm going to cut it off while I brush my teeth.Also I will make sure none of the toilets in the house are leaking because that's wasting water too.I'm going to try and stop trying a lot of bottled water because that's wasting a lot of packing .

A.Moore

4/6/2018 11:38:25 pm

I agree, I tend to waste a lot of water while brushing my teeth so I will reduce the water usage .

Z.Williams

4/6/2018 11:53:09 pm

Saving water is a great way to help save the world. Because the earth is over populated and the population is rapidly increasing, we could soon run out of the resource that essential to our survival, (water). Your plan to only use the required amount is indeed a wonderful way to save the people of this world.

I.Florence 1st

4/6/2018 06:12:13 pm

This week I will save all of my empty water bottles and recycle them in public recycling bins. I came up with this ideas after Ms.D told me that our school throws the recycled items in the trash. Since I don't have a recycling bin of my own, my only option if to find a public bin. Now that I am thinking about it, I have trashed more water bottles than I can count. Maybe for now on I can recycle my plastic water bottles in public recycle bins.

D. Hearne 1st

4/6/2018 06:31:24 pm

I have the same problem. I love water and I have gallon jugs that I just toss in the trash without a second thought.

D. Hearne 1st

4/6/2018 06:30:05 pm

This week I cut back on how much I use a car to get from place to place. I walked if I needed to get to the store or I walked if I needed something from a friend. By doing this, there was one less car on the road polluting the air we breathe. I also didn't water my backyard this week. When I do water it I tend to over water it. This helped save water(and our water bill).

J.Solomon 1st

4/6/2018 11:51:37 pm

That seems like a challenge. However, I feel like it could benefit you and the planet by cutting back on pollution and the use of fossil fuels; all while you get in a pretty decent workout.

Jonathan Chicas

4/6/2018 07:08:02 pm

This week I will save all of my empty water bottles and recycle them in public recycling bins. I came up with this ideas from brother.

F. Aleman 1st

4/6/2018 07:58:10 pm

That a a great idea since plastic can not decompose like food or wood. Wherever it is left at is where it will stay.

Z.Williams

4/6/2018 11:49:50 pm

Recycling is great, be sure to encourage others to recycle as well. There are enough empty bottled to wrap around the earth twice and any way to change this could indeed make the world a better place. With the population being 7 billion, if each person came together and recycled only 20 plastic bottles, the threat would be nearly eliminated.

Hope Aleman 1st period

4/6/2018 07:37:37 pm

I believe that global warming is very real, and that we play a large role in influencing it everyday. This week, I'll stop littering. Littering is something that I'm very guilty of and I'll be sure to break the habit. In relation to that, I'll make a habit out of picking up trash in my environment, because it can be extremely harmful.

F. Aleman 1st

4/6/2018 07:54:59 pm

This week I plan to pick up any trash I see. Littering can cause many problems such as water pollution. I was reading an article on how if the water “dies” we die. Since the water is another way we get 50℅ of oxygen. Not only do ocean help create oxygen but theirs animals that live in the ocean. Littering can go through a drain and into the ocean where any animal can think the trash is food but really it isn't and die. It messes up the food chain. I also want to encourage others to pick up trash so not trash can end up in the ocean.

T.Dawson 4th

4/6/2018 10:55:33 pm

Although picking up litter seems like a small task coming from one person, it is a step forward. If you are able to convey the importance of not littering and how littering affects our water sources,you could have an even greater impact. You could start up a club within the high school that focuses on environmental issues and how they can be fixed and/or prevented.

j.jackson 6th

4/6/2018 08:07:39 pm

I might not do a lot but it IS something. Thought little, it's better than not recycling at all and polluting our planet. And maybe that little can save an animal's life. Let's say I didn't throw that paper, that paper could've gotten in the water and choked a fish.People don't pay mind to things when there are no immediate effects that they see immediately. We need to uncover that facade that everything is ok, then when the tarp is tossed aside you will see more people trying to jump in.

A Chicas 7th

4/6/2018 08:32:41 pm

We should save the mother earth so that our future generations can live in a safe environment. We can save the earth by saving trees, natural vegetation, water, natural resources, electricity, etc. We should strictly follow all the possible measures to control the environmental pollution and global warming. Everyone should plant more trees in the surrounding areas to curb the pollution and reduce the effects of global warming. Afforestation, reforestation, recycling of used paper and other natural products, saving of natural resources,electricity, water and environment should be supported and promoted.

S.moncivais 4th

4/6/2018 09:39:58 pm

After watching this video I was shook about how much damage us, people have done to our planet. The way that he said that we have only spend three seconds in this world how we are going to make it to the fourth second. One think that I will do this week is to look into different organizations and community services that help with the environment of our planet. After looking into those organization I will plan to look and go help, so we can make it to the next second. Global warming is a real issue that we have but not many believe in it because they don't understand how they contribute.

B. Moreno 6thpd

4/24/2018 10:43:15 pm

I agree with you , when i was first looking at the beginning of the video, i was seeing how people leave this planet. Its ashameful that people don’t really care that much about it. I would also do more things involving the community by helping people in the environment by helping out and cleaning. Picking up after all the trash that others have made around the city.

S.Johnson 1st

4/6/2018 10:15:28 pm

As a society there are many issues that have blown up globally due to our careless acts of saving the planet. Many people believe that one person can not change the person yet they can because another person may pick up on their habits. As of this week I will start recycling more of the products I use and also keep them myself and use them for other projects. With this action others may see what I’m doing and start to do this themselves and this can become a ripple effect.

B. Haynes 1st

4/6/2018 10:43:41 pm

About a week ago, I was on Instagram and I came across this post based on small actions people can take in order to save the planet, one step at a time. This made me research more about the affects of pollution and how it can impact the environment. In order to create a better environment, I want to start small by being more conscious about my use of water and recycling paper and water bottles instead of throwing them in the trash. I also want to spread the word to my parents—they are very guilty in littering and using an excessive amount of water. Becoming aware of the world around me and how our actions will affect our future makes me fear what will become, and even a small difference can start a change.

n.brown1st

4/23/2018 12:49:15 pm

i agree with you if we just do a few steps we will stat to help the earth .Becoming aware of what we put on earth is the first step because we wouldnt want earth to do us the way we do it.

T.Dawson

4/6/2018 10:50:10 pm

Something I can do to help the earth is reduce the amount of plastic bottles I use. If I use a bottle, I will find another purpose for the bottle. A plastic bottle can take 450+ years to decompose. Once it decomposes, it releases harmful chemicals that harm the environment. I will start using a reusable bottle to cut back on my plastic waste. If there is any need to use a plastic bottle, I will repurpose it to expand its life and prevent it from going into a landfill.

J.Bonilla - 4th Pd

4/6/2018 11:57:56 pm

I should also take action like such. Everyday for school I take 2 waterbottles, and just throw them away. I need to help the planet more.

B.Brundidge 6th

4/6/2018 10:52:10 pm

I would recycle more

Z. James 1st

4/6/2018 11:06:59 pm

At my house we use many plastics, glass, and paper and we simply throw them in the grey trash bin. We rarely use the blue trash bin due to laziness and procrastination. This week I will take the time to section the trash into its respective sections. My family's previous actions may have caused much pollution. Also, we wasted certain resources that could have been reused. To change this Earth we will have to take many different size steps.

A.Moore

4/6/2018 11:35:08 pm

I agree, my family and I are too lazy to recycle.

I. Chancellor 1st/5th period

4/6/2018 11:17:51 pm

One thing I can do to save the planet is, pick up trash. With all honesty, when trash is on the ground, it kills grass. Then, trash can get into our lakes and oceans, causing innocent animals, to be harmed or even die. Also, trash in our lakes and oceans, causes the water to be polluted, making it not drinkable for humans and animals. In conclusion, I will pick up trash, to limit the harmful effects, of just leaving it there.

R. Garcia 1st

4/6/2018 11:31:26 pm

One thing i will do this week to save the planet is decrease the amount of energy consumed in my house. I found that the main CO2 emission source is electricity generation and heating, so reducing the amount of electricity my family and i consume will help decrease our carbon footprint. Either that or I will omit packaged/processed foods from my diet, since the process required to provide such foods also contributes in the emission of greenhouse gases. Regardless of what i choose to do for this week, it is merely a temporary fix. It is important to continue doing what i choose to actually make an impact.

A.Moore

4/6/2018 11:33:39 pm

One thing I’ll do this week to save the planet is recycle as much as I can . Everyday I go outside I see lots of trash that ends up on people’s yards because of littering . I’ll recycle more because I feel like landfills are running out of space so they just dump it in the ocean , and harm predators. Recycling can play a tremendous part in this world ,because then we won’t have to keep killing animals to create things we can just use what we already have. People have recycling bins so they should put them to use today .

J.Solomon 1st

4/6/2018 11:37:34 pm

One thing I could do to save the world each day is to pick up trash I come across on the ground. Even though Its not necessarily my mess to clean, we should all consider it our responsibility to take care of our world. We have to stop casually destroying our planet without rehabilitation. If we all picked up at least one piece of trash each day we could decrease pollution by a huge amount. As of now we only have one home; so we should take care of it.

Z.Williams

4/6/2018 11:43:58 pm

This week I will eat less meat. Nutrients can be found in natural grown plants and hunting animals only further leads to extinction of a living creatures that pure and free of sin. The main reason to kill an animal is to eat, yet they are being cooked in ingredients that break down the body and kill us faster. For example, fish is said to be healthy than beef, however, because of the senseless hunting, common fish such as salmon are nearly extinct and fish are being injected with other genes to produce an artificial taste. In order to save the world I will began eating more vegetables to prevent an animal's life from being loss.

J. Maple 1st

4/6/2018 11:44:21 pm

One thing I know I can do to help the planet is just to be more aware of what hurts it, and cut down on the little things. For example, keeping the water off while I brush my teeth instead of leaving it on when I’m not using it. You can save gallons of water that way. Like the poem says, a small flap of a butterfly’s wing can create a typhoon. Doing the small things like opening the blinds on a window instead of leaving the lights or using a refillable bottle will help tremendously in the long run. If I start those habits this week, I can help save the planet for the future.

D. Moseley

4/6/2018 11:56:01 pm

One think I can do to save the planet is properly dispose of waste I see inside as well as outside. Littering is a huge problem especially in America in communities that take pride in the presentation of their people. If I as one person can start a chain reaction of keeping the community clean, I can help preserve the rest of what we have of Mother Earth. Liter is something that can be prevented with patience of waiting to throw trash away properly. Saving the earth one piece of trash at a time.

J.Bonilla - 4th Pd

4/6/2018 11:56:46 pm

One thing I will began doing is using less air pollution. My friend already does this, but it is said that everytime you keep your appliances running without using them, energy is still being used. I will unplug all my appliances when not in use. I will also watch how much water I’m using. The worlds population is increasing rapidly, meaning clean water will soon be a problem. It’s better to help prevent it rather than help speed up the process.

W.Crawford III 1st pd

4/8/2018 09:41:55 am

I am going to stop littering. I often find my self throw something out while I’m in the car. I will stop bring food in the car. Also, I will keep a trash bag in my car just in case I do bring food in. The more trAsh I can keep off the streets the better our Earth will look.

Barber.J 7th pd

4/9/2018 01:21:46 am

The one thing I could do this week to save my planet is to recycle. If I recycle more instead of throwing my trash on the ground there will be no chance of any animal choking and dying because of what u had laying around. Also keeping our environment clean can help us breathe healthy air instead of filthy air.

n.brown1st

4/23/2018 12:41:04 pm

i agree with you animals can be suffering because of the plastic and trash that people throw down it hurts the reproductive system .

N.brown1st

4/23/2018 12:39:41 pm

i will recycle more often this week because i know that helping mother earth has a better impact on the world.Recycling some plastic will save some animals from getting hurt.Picking up trash will make other peoples jobs way easier.Picking up trash makes areas look way more appproachable.Doing all this can bring for value to our communities and environments as a whole.

Tyson Thornton

4/23/2018 08:40:32 pm

Plan to take shorter showers but even that might not be enough people all around do the same thing not only take shorter swoers but try to save something or protect something but for some reason we have no water or we are overpopulated and we as humans belive this crap so it really is us as humans and the people who tell us these things

adrian geter 7th pd

4/24/2018 04:44:59 pm

one thing i will do to change the world is pick up trash and stop pollution around my neighbor hood.

TeraniceP 7th pr

4/24/2018 09:23:00 pm

one thing i will do this week to save the earth is try not to litter because a lot of littering that is already happening is already destroying our planet so i want to stop that by not littering leaving harmful stuff on the environment

B. Moreno 6thpd

4/24/2018 10:39:40 pm

I agree with you , this week i will also not litter. Any trash or anything i won’t just throw it on the floor or something. I will put it in the trash & just be lazy . I also want to not litter because i don’t want people to pick up after me like the people who do their job in cleaning up this environment for us.

B. Moreno 6thpd

4/24/2018 10:37:51 pm

One thing i will do this week is, i will recycle. I will turn off the water while i am brushing my teeth, i won’t keep it on so i won’t waste water. I will turn off the lights when i am not using them , so i but won’t waste electricity. I will go outside and enjoy human nature for what it is . The last thing & main thing i will do is i will, give to the poor and homeless & help them out however i can in my position.

j.jackson

4/25/2018 06:25:59 pm

one thing i can do this week recycle trash.try not to kill the earth then its all ready is. Pay attention to how you use water.turn then water off after i use it.Walk or ride your bike to school.

Ty Smith 6th

5/4/2018 09:36:13 pm

Recycling is better for the environment and we should do it more.

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