Transition town

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/transition-town

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding initiative?Transition Town Totnes, United Kingdom
2. What is the year of founding?2005
3. Why did Transition Towns start?Transition Towns started because people wanted to help their towns deal with problems like limited resources, climate change, and money troubles. By acting locally, they can make a big difference.
4. How do Transition Towns help the planet?They help the planet by growing food close to home, using renewable energy, and cutting the distance food travels. This reduces pollution and keeps nature healthy.

Peak Oil: The hypothetical point in time when global oil production reaches its maximum rate, after which production is expected to decline.
Climate Destruction: Refers to the severe and potentially irreversible damage to Earth's climate system caused by human activities, primarily greenhouse gas emissions.
Economic Instability: Periods characterized by significant fluctuations in economic activity, such as recessions, inflation, or financial crises.
Localization: A strategy focused on strengthening local economies, food systems, and energy production to reduce dependence on globalized systems.