CONNECT
Preserving life on the planet is one of the most urgent challenges today. Becoming aware of the need for careful actions is crucial to maintain the essential elements that sustain life, such as the environment, soil, atmosphere, light, and water. These factors are fundamental for the survival of species and play a crucial role in the transformations of living beings.
Human health is intrinsically linked to the environment, making it vital to reflect on how our actions may be harming this balance. Well-being not only individually, but of all living beings, directly influences the future of the planet.
In this context, the use of chainsaws presents a series of negative impacts, such as deforestation, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, contribution to climate change, and affects water quality. These consequences are not limited to the environment alone, as they also have social implications, such as the displacement of local communities. Adopting sustainable forest management practices, investing in reforestation, and establishing appropriate regulations are essential measures to mitigate these impacts and preserve forest ecosystems.
Check out the video “How to Take Care of the Environment “:
CONTEMPLATE
• Do you usually dispose of oil properly at home?
• Name some actions we can take in our daily lives to preserve life on the planet?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
CHAINSAW
It is a saw powered by a motor, widely used in pruning and tree cutting. It is typically composed of a gasoline engine and a chain attached to it; the engine rotates the chain which has cutting teeth.
It is a cutting tool and high-risk, therefore it should be operated by experienced people.
BUILD
Build a chainsaw with the parts from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple and Motorized Machines Technological Kit.
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Watch the video and see how the chainsaw works:
CONTINUE
• Did the elastic fit correctly?
• Was it easy to make this construction? Why?