Lesson of the Day: 'The Unlikely Ascent of New York's Compost Champion' - The New York ... - 0 views
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Growing up in the Bronx, Domingo Morales was never interested in urban farming, and he thought vegetables were gross. However, after landing a job at a nonprofit that trains young people for solar installation, horticulture and other green jobs, Mr. Morales found his way to becoming, arguably, the most famous compost person in New York City.
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Take a few minutes to write about how you and your family deal with waste: In a typical week, what kinds of things do you throw away? Do you throw everything in the trash? Do you recycle? Do you compost? Do you ever feel guilty about what, or how much, you toss out?The article you will read today talks about composting. Watch this six-minute video from NowThis to learn about the process:
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Questions for Writing and DiscussionRead the article, then answer the following questions:1. How did Domingo Morales get started in urban gardening? Why had he been hesitant to try it previously? Do you relate to any part of his journey?
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What is one environmental action you can take in your home or school community?Start by brainstorming a list of ideas. Here are some things you might consider:
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Do you recycle at home or at school? What could make the process easier or clearer for people?Is composting available where you live? Is it accessible to everyone? What could make it more accessible?How much do people care about the environment and climate change where you live? Could you do something to educate your friends and family about why these issues matter?What else matters to your community when it comes to the environment?
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Next, make a plan for putting your project into action. Here are some questions to think about:What are the materials you need to do this project? Where can you do research for it?
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Finally, take action, and let us know how it goes! Once you’ve got a plan in place, or have started your project, share it in the comments section of this article.