英語科の取組（作品）紹介

英語科の取組：作品紹介

１年生と３年生は英語の授業で環境問題について学習しました。そのまとめとして、１年生は英文ポスターを、３年生は意見文を作成しました。そのいくつかを紹介します。

１年生：Unit 9　‘Think Globally, Act Locally’ 「世界や地域の諸問題」

生徒作品（英文ポスター）

Ｓ.Ｋ.作（１年生）

Ｅ.Ｋ.作（１年生）

３年生：Unit3  ‘Animals on the Red List’ 「貴重な生態系を次世代に残す」

生徒作品（英文原稿）

‘About the Environment’

I didn’t know much about the environment until I entered junior high school. But now, it is a challenge that everyone knows. For example, abnormal climate, rising sea level, and plastic wastes are some of the environmental challenges that we face. These problems plague us. I saw a plastic straw stuck in the nose of a sea turtle on YouTube. It looked very painful. After seeing this, I started to listen carefully about the environment on the news. I learned that plastic wastes are not properly thrown away. Humans are throwing away plastic wastes and tormenting animals. So, I thought of what I could do. In order to reduce plastic waste as much as possible, I decided not to buy plastic products as much as possible and to separate waste properly. I think these small actions help animals live.

We often hear news about global warming. Global warming is having negative impact on the earth. Recently in Japan, heavy rains and intense heat have continued, and in Hokuriku, it did not snow at all. These changes in the environment can cause food to not grow well. CO₂ emission is related to global warming. An increase in CO₂ will warm the earth and create various problems. So, we have to reduce CO₂ emission. But it is difficult because we are driving cars and ships. CO₂ is also emitted from plants and powerplants. For the future, I think it is important to actively sell cars that run on electricity and use them. In any case, the Antarctic and Arctic ice may melt, the sea level may rise, and Japan may sink. So, it is important to think about what we can do, such as reducing the number of times we drive, and take the first step to save the earth.

I had not heard much about the environment and did not know much about it, but hearing about the current problems made me feel worried, and I am glad I was able to learn about them.

〈英文の要旨〉

「環境について」

異常気象、海面上昇、プラスティックごみ問題など、環境に関する課題に私たちは直面している。ユーチューブで目にしたウミガメは、鼻にプラスティックのストローごみを詰まらせていた。プラスティックごみを無意識に捨てる人間の行動が動物たちを苦しめているのだ。

地球温暖化問題についてよく耳にする。豪雨や猛暑、降雪がなかったりして、作物の生育に悪影響が出ている。温暖化はＣＯ₂の排出と関連している。つまり車を運転したり、工場を動かしたりといった人間の活動が温暖化の原因となっている。だから減らすのが難しい。しかし、いつか北極や南極の氷が解けて日本が海に沈んでしまうかもしれない。私たちは自分に何ができるのかを考えて、その最初の一歩を踏み出さなければならない。

Ｙ.Ｈ.作（３年生）

‘Effects of Global Warming on Animals’

Global warming is progressing rapidly now. Of course, it affects the lives of humans, but it also affects the lives of animals.

The first example is the polar bear. Global warming is melting ice and reducing the extent of sea ice. As a result, they are not catching enough prey and their numbers are declining. Also, by mid-century, 42% of the summer habitat of polar bears is expected to be lost.

A second example is the sea turtle. Male and female turtles are determined by the temperature of the beach where the eggs are laid. If the temperature of the beach is high, the gender will be female, and if it is low, it will be male. In other words, due to global warming, the temperature of the beach rises, and the number of females increases, which destroys the balance. This makes it more likely that they will not be able to reproduce. In addition, due to sea level rise, sandy beaches may disappear, making spawning impossible.

A third example is the coral. If the water becomes too warm, the coral will die and the reef will not form. Coral reefs are home to many creatures, and they may die too.

In this way, there are more than 4000 endangered species affected by global warming. I was surprised to know this fact. I think it’s strange that animals’ homes and lives are taken away because of human actions. I want them to be treated equally because they are all the same living creatures. I don’t want them to lose their precious lives.

To do that, we must prevent global warming. I tried to think of what I could do. I think that using eco bags is simple and easy to do. When I go to a convenience store or go shopping, I will bring my eco bag. But I may forget to bring my eco bag. In that case, instead of just throwing it away, I will reuse it as a garbage bag.

Let’s create a world where humans and animals can both live comfortably.

〈英文の要旨〉

「地球温暖化が動物たちに与える影響」

急速に進む地球温暖化は人間の生活に影響を及ぼすだけではなく、動物たちの生活にも影響を与えている。ホッキョクグマ、ウミガメ、サンゴに住む動物たちが例として挙げられるが、４０００種以上の動物が消滅の危機に陥っている。

人間の活動によって、このような事態が生じていることに私は驚いた。動物たちがその貴重な命を失わないようにしたい。エコバックの使用も含め、自分に何ができるのか考えたい。人間も動物も、同じ地球に住む生き物として平等に、快適に過ごすことができる世界をつくっていきましょう。

Ｍ.Ｄ.作（３年生）