The Lorax is a classic text that teaches about the decisions humans have made with resources in the past. In this inquiry activity, we investigate some of the problems of the past, and put on our entrepreneurial thinking caps to create solutions for the future. We have embedded two versions of the text: a read-aloud of the book and the original movie version–which follows the text of the book. During reading or viewing, have students watch for some problem points in the text. You can also use the read-aloud think-aloud questions (download the book marks) to pause at points during the text to illuminate economic and financial concepts.
After reading: Consider the Once-ler's name. Why was he given this name? Think about some of the big problems created by the Once-ler's decisions.The Once-ler decided to consider right-now profit, without taking into consideration the long-term consequences of his choices. What happens when you cut down all the trees without planting new ones? What happens when you run a business that pollutes the air and water? Comments are closed.
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AuthorDeborah Kozdras, Ph.D. Archives
February 2022
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