Noemi's family lives the traditional mountain lifestyle of Michoacan. Their home is beside the Sierra Chincua monarch sanctuary. They grow their food, raise animals, and gather wood from the surrounding forest. Wood is an important resource for the family. We asked Señor de Jesus to show us ways the family uses wood in their daily lives. |
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Brainstorm: How many different ways do you suppose the family uses wood? Make a list:
You will hear Señor de Jesus speaking in Spanish. Prepare to listen
carefully. Write any Spanish words that you recognize here:
How many ways does the de Jesus family use wood?
Scientists who are working to protect monarch butterflies are concerned about deforestation (the clearing of a forest by people). They know that the forest must be used by people and monarchs. Based on what you learned in this video, why do you think this will be difficult? (Use back.)