SERVICE TO NATURE

Prepared By: Lorelee D. Asignacion

Date: November 21-26, 2011

TEACHER: LORELEE D. ASIGNACION

OBJECTIVES:•Investigate and analyse environmental problems in the community; •Use technology as a tool in evaluating the effects of environmental abuse; employ creative problem solving skills;•Develop sense of sensitivity, responsibility and concern for the environment.•Get specific information about how values for sustainable development can be attained;

TEXT REFERENCE: START WITH YOURSELFSONG REFERENCE: MAN IN THE MIRROR

PREVIEW/ PRE- READING: Reflect on:

“Great Man develops the virtues in others, not their vices. Petty Man does just the

opposite.”-Confucius

Do you agree with Confucius on this? Explain.

How does this quotation apply to your life?

(PROCESSING FOLLOWS, BASED ON ANSWERS OF STUDENTS)

Guess the secret words. Use the given meanings to analyse them.1. _ _ _ b - an excavation in which the corpse is buried.2. T _ _ _ _ g _ t - The light from the sky between full night and sunset.3. _ _ _ _ t – A room used as a burial place.

From the title of the poem, “ START WITH YOURSELF”, guess what words you are most likely to read.

TASKS:  Students read the poem “Start With yourself” and describe in the following

activity the Bishop’s dreams and wishes when he was:  Young and free Older and wiser On his twilight years On his deathbed 

START WITH YOURSELF 

When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered that the world

would not change, so I shortened my sight somewhat and decided to change only my country.

But it, too, seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for

changing my family, those closest to me. But alas!They would have none of it.

And now as I lie in my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first,

Then by example, I would have changed my family.From their inspiration and encouragement,

I would have then be able to better my country and, who knows,I may have been changed the world.

  (PROCESSING FOLLOWS BASED ON STUDENTS’ DESCRIPTIONS) 

Teacher will show students the following pictures:

What do you think do these pictures depict?Are these occurrences present in our community today?What do you think are the causes of these?What will you do, starting with yourself, so you can help make a difference?

 1. Teacher will present slides and discuss the

details of each. 2. Students will break away into their

different groups and work on plans to identify and help resolve an environmental

problem in the community.

- Presentation/ sharing of plans follow CLOSURE: Everybody will sing James

Morrison’s “Man in the Mirror”.