Issue: Companies are cutting down trees to build homes to attempt to solve the worldwide housing crisis.
Based on your knowledge of the carbon cycle, what do you think might happen if humans were to continue to clear and burn vast areas of forests for building? (Hint: Imagine plants are erased from the carbon cycle infographic above.)
Use the table below to discuss the pros and cons of cutting down trees. Pros and cons should include the consequences on the carbon cycle, the environment, and on people.
Pros
Cons
What side are you on? Should we continue to cut down trees to build housing? Discuss why you made this choice.
Use your pros and cons list to justify your explanation.
Does your friend disagree with your viewpoint? Discuss a limitation (weakness) they would find in your viewpoint and evidence.
