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The Lorax: Discussion questions
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How could the Once-ler have used the Truffula
tree without cutting it down?
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In what ways do people use trees that they do not
cut down?
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How can people prevent forests from being lost
forever?
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How was technology used in the film?
Example
of technology |
Use of
technology |
Long
term positive or negative use? |
Positive
or negative for whom/what? |
Ax
hacker |
Cutting
trees |
Positive
and negative |
Positive
for economic status of factory owners and workers, negative for
environment |
Radio
phone |
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Road
builder |
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How could the situation at the end of the film be
improved?
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What would you do if you were the boy at the end
of the film?
Activities:
- Learn about seed banks that provide seeds for useful plants worldwide. A
seed bank providing seeds for tropical regions is ECHO,
http://www.echonet.org
- Construct a concept map showing the ecosystem around the Truffula tree.
Include the resources needed by the trees, and the resources provided by the
trees to animals.
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