1. Problems and Possible Solutions 6th Grade – Green Week

2. Problem Situation that is harmful or unwelcome (needs to be dealt with)

3. Solution Means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

4. Why do we say possible solution?

5. Community Greening 6th Grade – Green Week

6. What do you see?

7. What do you see?

8. What are the positives? challenges?

9. Layers of a Green Roof

10. Green Roofs Positive Heavy Expensive Finding Plants Native Live in rooftop conditions challenges • Lowers heating and cooling needed • Lower temperature of city • Creates habitats and increases pollinators • Captures stormwater • Lowers VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

11. What do you see?

12. What do you see?

13. What are the positives? challenges?

14. Community Gardens Positive Can be expensive to set up Can be expensive to keep going Finding space Getting community involved challenges • Neighborhood and community development • Beautifies neighborhood • Nutritious food • Recreation, exercise, therapy, and education • Green Space • Reduces city heat from streets and parking lots

15. What is Community Greening?

16. Reading: Living Green With a partner read and underline the Living Greenreading. During the reading think about positives of having plants around us. Make a list as you read.

17. What are some positives to having plants around?

18. What are some challenges to having plants around?

19. Problem Plants can be expensive.

20. Plant Cuttings

21. Philodendrons

22. Philodendrons