Discuss the following questions with your partner(s).
- What comes to mind when you hear the term “the natural world”? What issues and problems are related to it?
- How much time do you spend in nature? Is being outdoors important to you?
- What are some of the ways you can enjoy nature? What are some of the dangers of nature?
- Who is responsible for taking care of the environment? Is it regular people, businesses, or the government?
- Is it important to you to be environmentally responsible? Have you made any changes to your lifestyle to do so? Why or why not? Think about:
- the way you eat
- how you travel and commute
- what you buy and throw away
- Are you hopeful about the condition of the environment? Do you think it will get better or worse in the future? Why?