Changes and Challenges in Society
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What is a common outcome of enduring change according to the content?

  • Stronger self-confidence (correct)
  • Greater community support
  • Increased isolation from others
  • Increased fear of the unknown

Which of the following is not listed as an example of a personal change?

  • Getting a new sibling
  • Coping with identity
  • Learning a new language
  • Discovering new hobbies (correct)

What is a challenge societies face when experiencing change?

  • Decreasing cultural diversity
  • Becoming more inclusive (correct)
  • Maintaining traditional values
  • Ignoring climate change

Why should information about wars be approached with skepticism?

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What can often spread during a war to influence public perception?

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What do parties involved in a war often exaggerate to gain support?

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What is one method independent journalists use to verify war information?

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How do fighting parties typically seek support from their allies during war?

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Which of the following conveys that images from war can be misleading?

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Why might information be unreliable during wartime?

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What is crucial for verifying claims made during wartime?

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What changes occur during the adolescent years?

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What is a potential benefit of overcoming challenges related to change?

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What physical change is NOT typically associated with puberty?

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What role do independent journalists play in conflict reporting?

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How might journalists convey accurate depictions of war?

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What happens to the brain during puberty?

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Which part of the brain is responsible for creative skills?

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Why do teenagers often take risks?

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What can individuals do to reduce their environmental impact?

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During which phase does a person evolve into having an adult body?

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What is one action suggested to save energy at home?

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What is a notable statistic about greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2020?

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What is the global average for greenhouse gas emissions per person?

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What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint related to home energy use?

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How much can living car-free potentially reduce one's carbon footprint?

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What is a benefit of switching to an electric vehicle compared to gas or diesel cars?

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What is one way to reduce your environmental impact while traveling?

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Which approach will help reduce carbon emissions related to consumer goods?

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What is a major environmental concern regarding electric vehicles?

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How much carbon emissions can taking one less long-haul flight reduce?

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What percentage of plastic was recycled in 2019?

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How much CO2e is generated per kilogram of textiles produced?

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What is the potential carbon footprint reduction from adopting a vegan diet?

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What is a consequence of throwing food away?

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Which action can contribute to reducing biodiversity loss?

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What is one way to mitigate environmental harm from trash disposal?

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How often do people throw out garbage that can harm the environment?

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How can individuals effectively make a difference in climate action?

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What are benefits of eating more plant-based foods?

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Flashcards

Challenges in change

Difficulties that arise when experiencing a life-altering event or societal shift.

Wartime propaganda

The spreading of information (often biased or false) during a war to gain support and sympathy.

Exaggerated truth

A tactic used in war where facts are overstated to make one's side look better or the enemy look worse.

False rumors

Unverified stories spread to create animosity, fear, or support for a side in a war.

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Personal change

Individual transitions such as moving, language learning, or dealing with new family members.

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Societal change

Major shifts in a community, such as coping with climate change or an aging population.

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War strategy

A plan to influence and mobilize public opinion, often involving misinformation, during a war.

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Support and aid

Help received from allies in a war in the forms of money, materials or personnel to help win the war

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Puberty

The process where a child's body develops into an adult body.

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Teenage Brain

The teenage brain continues to develop until the mid-twenties, undergoing significant changes.

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Creative vs. Logical

The right side of the brain controls creative skills, while the left side focuses on logical thinking.

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Teenage Identity

Teenagers are more aware of how others perceive them and try to figure out who they are.

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Risk Taking

Teenagers often take risks without thinking of consequences because their ability to see the future is still developing.

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Sustainable Development Goals

These goals outline ways to protect the environment and combat climate change.

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Reducing Environmental Impact

Individuals can make changes like saving energy, reducing waste, and choosing eco-friendly products to lessen their impact on the environment.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The amount of harmful gases released into the atmosphere by each person, which vary significantly between countries.

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Propaganda in War

Information, often biased or false, spread during a war to gain support or sympathy for one side and demonize the other.

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Independent Journalism

Reporting by journalists who are not affiliated with any of the parties in a conflict, ensuring unbiased information.

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Verifying Information

Checking the truth of information by comparing sources, looking for evidence, and considering biases.

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Body Changes in Adolescence

The physical transformations that occur during puberty, including growth of genitals and pubic hair.

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Emotional Changes in Adolescence

The ups and downs of feelings and emotions that accompany puberty, influenced by hormones and new experiences.

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Independence in Adolescence

The increasing ability to make personal choices and decisions about one's life as a teenager grows and develops.

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Pressure of Expectations

The influence of societal and personal expectations that teenagers may feel, potentially leading to stress or anxiety.

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Freedom in Adolescence

The increased opportunities and choices teenagers have as they grow older, including exploring interests and making new decisions.

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Reduce Carbon Footprint: Home

Improving your home's energy efficiency (insulation, heat pumps) can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 900 kilograms of CO2e per year.

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Reduce Carbon Footprint: Transportation

Walking, biking, or taking public transport instead of driving can reduce your carbon footprint significantly.

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Electric Vehicle Impact

Switching from a gasoline or diesel-powered car to an electric vehicle can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 2 tons of CO2e per year.

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Air Travel Impact

Air travel produces significant greenhouse gas emissions, making it a major contributor to your carbon footprint.

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Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle

Buying fewer things, shopping second-hand, repairing items, and recycling can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

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Consumerism Impact

Buying new electronics, clothes, and plastics contributes to carbon emissions throughout the production process.

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Plastic Pollution

Plastic production contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and has a lasting impact on the environment.

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Sustainable Clothing

Buying fewer new clothes can reduce your carbon footprint as it reduces the demand for production and resource use.

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Textile Production's Carbon Footprint

Each kilogram of textiles produced generates about 17 kilograms of CO2e.

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Vegetarian/Vegan Diet's Impact

Shifting to a vegetarian diet can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 500 kilograms of CO2e per year, and up to 900 kilograms for a vegan diet.

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Food Waste and Greenhouse Gases

When food rots in a landfill, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Native Plant Importance

Native plants provide food sources for insects, which in turn support birds and other species, promoting biodiversity.

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Proper Waste Disposal

Disposing of waste properly prevents land and water contamination and protects humans, animals, and plants.

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Climate Action - Speak Up

Talk to friends, family, and business owners about taking action on climate change.

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Collective Climate Action

We need collective action to address climate change, as no one can do it alone.

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Reduce Your Impact

You can lower your environmental impact by eating plant-based foods, reducing food waste, and using native plants.

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Study Notes

Changes and Challenges

  • Individuals face challenges with any change, big or small
  • Examples include moving, learning new things, and emotional adjustments
  • Societies also experience challenges, such as dealing with new citizens, climate change, or difficult international relations
  • Challenges can be painful but can also be rewarding experiences that lead to growth and strength

Pictures and Changes/Challenges

  • Pictures can communicate ideas about changes and challenges
  • The provided images show different situations that embody such themes

In War, the Truth is the Biggest Loser

  • In conflict, all sides try to shape public opinion to gain support.
  • This is done through propaganda and misinformation.
  • Information, including statistics and visuals, must be verified

An Exaggerated Truth

  • Warring parties try to create sympathy and gain support through manipulating information.
  • This involves spreading propaganda and using potentially false information about casualties or conquests.
  • The authenticity of the information should always be questioned in times of war

Images and Videos Can Lie

  • Images and videos from wartime can be manipulated for various reasons.
  • They can give a false impression about the situation by showing limited aspects of the event, or through editing.
  • Thus, it's crucial to always verify such visual information.

All Information Needs to Be Verified

  • The source of information is crucial to understand its validity
  • Independent journalists and news that are not tied to a certain side are essential to check the validity of the information.
  • Any information from a potentially biased source should always be verified.

The Adolescent Years

  • Adolescence is a time of significant physical and emotional change.
  • The brain continues to develop, impacting decision-making and perception.
  • Teenagers experience changes in their bodies, feelings, and thoughts, along with social pressures and expectations.

Actions for a Healthy Planet

  • People can take multiple actions to reduce their environmental impact.
  • Suggestions include saving energy at home, using public transport, reducing food waste, and choosing more sustainable products.
  • The actions vary, addressing energy usage, transportation, dietary choices, and waste reduction.

Plant Native Species

  • It's better to plant native species in gardens.
  • Native plants support local ecosystems more effectively, causing less harm.
  • Native plant species offer significant environmental benefits.

Clean Up Your Environment

  • Proper waste disposal protects the environment.
  • Be mindful of waste when disposing of materials and participate in community cleanup initiatives.

Speak Up

  • To create change, it is important to communicate and influence.
  • Communication and activism play a key role in influencing decision-making
  • Speaking up and supporting initiatives can help to tackle problems.

Jenny Kiss'd Me

  • This is a poem about the speaker's experience and feelings.
  • The poem's mood and message are focused on sentiments rather than facts and figures.

Invictus

  • This poem, by Henley, is about overcoming adversity.
  • It focuses on resilience and strength in the face of challenges, specifically in the face of conflict and circumstance.

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Explore the various challenges individuals and societies face during times of change. This quiz delves into the emotional adjustments, societal shifts, and the impact of misinformation in conflicts. Use the provided images to understand how visual communication reflects these themes.

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