Problems and Possible Solutions

6th Grade – Green Week

ProblemSituation that is harmful or

unwelcome (needs to be dealt with)

SolutionMeans of solving a problem or dealing

with a difficult situation

Why do we say possible solution?

Community Greening6th Grade – Green Week

What do you see?

What do you see?

What are the positives? challenges?

Layers of a Green Roof

Green RoofsPOSITIVE

Lowers heating and cooling needed

Lower temperature of city

Creates habitats and increases pollinators

Captures stormwater Lowers VOCs (volatile

organic compounds)

Heavy Expensive Finding Plants

Native Live in rooftop conditions

CHALLENGES

What do you see?

What do you see?

What are the positives? challenges?

Community GardensPOSITIVE

Neighborhood and community development

Beautifies neighborhood Nutritious food Recreation, exercise,

therapy, and education Green Space Reduces city heat from

streets and parking lots

Can be expensive to set up

Can be expensive to keep going

Finding space Getting community

involved

CHALLENGES

What is Community Greening?

Reading: Living Green

With a partner read and underline the Living Green reading.

During the reading think about positives of having plants around us. Make a list as you read.

What are some positives to having

plants around?

What are some challenges to having

plants around?

ProblemPlants can be expensive.

Plant Cuttings

Philodendrons

Philodendrons