The Lorax – Ecological Inquiry and Discussion
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1. Make a chart listing the different species in this movie, where they are normally found
and what happens to them at the end of the movie (and why it happens)
2. Name some of the reasons the lorax gives for saving the trees.
3. Do you really need a thneed? Give examples of why the Once-ler thinks you do.
4. What is the Once-lers rationale for keeping the factory open and continuing to sell
thneeds?
5. Why was the word “UNLESS” left behind by the Lorax?
6. Who does the Once-ler entrust with the last truffula seed? Why do you think it was
given to this person?
7. Why do you think you never see the Once-ler’s face?
8. The use of technology requires the use of natural resources. The use of natural
resources often has an effect on the environment. How did the production of thneeds
affect a key biotic (i.e., living) natural resource, truffula trees?
9. What is more important, making lots of money or preserving the environment? Why?
10. What do you think the message in this film was? Write a half page reflection on the
movie (350-400 words).