Human Impacts on Earth

Grade Level: 5th

Subject: Science

Time Frame: 4 weeks (April)

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Essential Questions

 

- what impacts, both postive and negative, do humans have on the Earth?
- What is Global Change?
- How can humans reduce their impacts on Earth?

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By the end of the unit, students will know:

 

- how humans negatively impact Earth systems
- how humans positively impact Earth systems
- the impacts of human activities and consumption of natural resources

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By the end of the unit, students will be able to:

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- describe humans' impact on Earth systems
- explain the impact that increasing human populations have on natural resources
- identify changes humans can make to lessen their impact on the Earth's systems

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Topics

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- human impact on Earth
- ecological footprints
- negative human impacts
- pollution
- land and water- human impacts
- human impacts- water
- human impacts- air
- human impacts- biosphere
- positive human impacts
- methods of reduction

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Standards

ESS3.C