Effects of climate change in Honduras by PhD. Bessy Mendoza https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7 en-us 2024-04-24 15:42:27 UTC 2024-04-24 16:08:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Module 3 Task 11 Assignment: Create a photo album Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968316872 2024-04-24 15:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968316872 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968320844 2024-04-24 15:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968320844 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968321671 2024-04-24 15:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968321671 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968322268 2024-04-24 15:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968322268 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968322673 2024-04-24 15:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968322673 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968323890 2024-04-24 15:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968323890 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968324294 2024-04-24 15:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968324294 Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968325493 2024-04-24 15:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968325493 A Forest Lost to Flames Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968326742 2024-04-24 15:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968326742 Rising temperatures and drier conditions are contributing to an increase in wildfires in Honduras. These wildfires devastate ecosystems, destroy valuable timber resources, and release harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968327388 2024-04-24 15:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968327388 Climate change is forcing people from their homes in Honduras. Droughts, floods, and storms are making it increasingly difficult to live in certain areas. Many families are left with no choice but to migrate, seeking a more secure future elsewhere. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968328653 2024-04-24 15:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968328653 Honduras is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events like hurricanes, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. These storms cause widespread devastation, destroying infrastructure, displacing families, and disrupting livelihoods. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968329551 2024-04-24 15:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968329551 The relentless heat and drought conditions are taking a toll on Honduran agriculture. This once-productive farmland is struggling to sustain crops, threatening food security for many communities. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968331446 2024-04-24 15:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968331446 Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in Honduras. These fires not only destroy valuable timber resources but also disrupt the delicate balance of rainforest ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968332748 2024-04-24 15:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968332748 For elementary (grades 3-5) English language learners /A2 , can incorporate picture analysis as an introduction to climate change. I would project a series of images showcasing both the beauty and vulnerability of our environment, contrasting healthy ecosystems with areas affected by deforestation or pollution. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968345304 2024-04-24 16:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968345304 This would spark curiosity and discussion, prompting questions about what they see and how human actions might influence these images. This would pave the way for a more in-depth exploration of climate change’s causes and solutions. Bessymendoza71 https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968345555 2024-04-24 16:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Bessymendoza71/9dxyzlniv1s4ywy7/wish/2968345555