Human Impact of Earth's Systems
Human Impact
MS-ESS3-4.Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems. [Clarification Statement: Examples of evidence include grade-appropriate databases on human populations and the rates of consumption of food and natural resources (such as freshwater, mineral, and energy). Examples of impacts can include changes to the appearance, composition, and structure of Earth’s systems as well as the rates at which they change. The consequences of increases in human populations and consumption of natural resources are described by science, but science does not make the decisions for the actions society takes.]
Minimizing Impact project
MS-ESS3-3.Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.*[Clarification Statement: Examples of the design process include examining human environmental impacts, assessing the kinds of solutions that are feasible, and designing and evaluating solutions that could reduce that impact. Examples of human impacts can include water usage (such as the withdrawal of water from streams and aquifers or the construction of dams and levees), land usage (such as urban development, agriculture, or the removal of wetlands), and pollution (such as of the air, water, or land).]
Collaboration
I can use technology, including the internet, to interact and collaborate with others on the writing process. [WHST.6-8.6-8]
I can participate in conversations by posing and responding to questions that connect to broader ideas by multiple speakers.
I can collaborate with peers to set guidelines and goals for the group members and adhere to them.
Clear and Coherent Writing
I can establish and maintain a formal style. [WHST.6-8.1]
I can understand my task, purpose, and audience when I write. [WHST.6-8.4]
I can match the development, organization, and style of my writing to my task, audience, and purpose. [WHST.6-8.4]
MS-ESS3-4.Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems. [Clarification Statement: Examples of evidence include grade-appropriate databases on human populations and the rates of consumption of food and natural resources (such as freshwater, mineral, and energy). Examples of impacts can include changes to the appearance, composition, and structure of Earth’s systems as well as the rates at which they change. The consequences of increases in human populations and consumption of natural resources are described by science, but science does not make the decisions for the actions society takes.]
Minimizing Impact project
MS-ESS3-3.Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.*[Clarification Statement: Examples of the design process include examining human environmental impacts, assessing the kinds of solutions that are feasible, and designing and evaluating solutions that could reduce that impact. Examples of human impacts can include water usage (such as the withdrawal of water from streams and aquifers or the construction of dams and levees), land usage (such as urban development, agriculture, or the removal of wetlands), and pollution (such as of the air, water, or land).]
Collaboration
I can use technology, including the internet, to interact and collaborate with others on the writing process. [WHST.6-8.6-8]
I can participate in conversations by posing and responding to questions that connect to broader ideas by multiple speakers.
I can collaborate with peers to set guidelines and goals for the group members and adhere to them.
Clear and Coherent Writing
I can establish and maintain a formal style. [WHST.6-8.1]
I can understand my task, purpose, and audience when I write. [WHST.6-8.4]
I can match the development, organization, and style of my writing to my task, audience, and purpose. [WHST.6-8.4]
Human Impact
1. Lab: One for All
one_for_all.pdf | |
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Read: Growth of Human Population
2. Lab: A Quick Trip to 7 Billion: Exploring the Timeline
http://www.worldof7billion.org/wall_chart
Clear and Coherent Writing
I can establish and maintain a formal style. [WHST.6-8.1]
I can understand my task, purpose, and audience when I write. [WHST.6-8.4]
I can match the development, organization, and style of my writing to my task, audience, and purpose. [WHST.6-8.4]
http://www.worldof7billion.org/wall_chart
Clear and Coherent Writing
I can establish and maintain a formal style. [WHST.6-8.1]
I can understand my task, purpose, and audience when I write. [WHST.6-8.4]
I can match the development, organization, and style of my writing to my task, audience, and purpose. [WHST.6-8.4]
a_quick_trip_to_7_billion_exploring_the_timeline1.pdf | |
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3. Read: Overpopulation and Over-Consumption
Play: Save the World
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/save-the-world
Play: Save the World
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/save-the-world
4. Lab: Everything is Connected
everything_is_connected.pdf | |
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6. Read: Availability of Natural Resources
7-8 Labs: Human Footprint (1 and 3)
humanfootprint.pdf | |
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Writing Question for test:
Demographers project that our world population of over seven billion will grow to be 9-10 billion
by 2050. Think about what this means for your own life. How might your life change with that
many people in the world?
Write a letter, dated 40 years from today, to an old friend you haven’t seen in many years, perhaps
someone you are friendly with now. Talk about what is happening in your life and reflect on how
things have changed in 40 years. What is better in your life? What is worse?
Some possible things to consider: Think about your neighborhood and places you like to go. How
have they changed? How do people get around? What kind of work and activities do you do? Do
you live near your friends and family members? What are you most happy about? What are you
most afraid of?
Demographers project that our world population of over seven billion will grow to be 9-10 billion
by 2050. Think about what this means for your own life. How might your life change with that
many people in the world?
Write a letter, dated 40 years from today, to an old friend you haven’t seen in many years, perhaps
someone you are friendly with now. Talk about what is happening in your life and reflect on how
things have changed in 40 years. What is better in your life? What is worse?
Some possible things to consider: Think about your neighborhood and places you like to go. How
have they changed? How do people get around? What kind of work and activities do you do? Do
you live near your friends and family members? What are you most happy about? What are you
most afraid of?
Minimizing Impact Project
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/archive/xpeditions/lessons/04/g68/bowercoral.html?ar_a=1
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/archive/xpeditions/lessons/01/g68/geotech.html?ar_a=1
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/10/26/ice-breakers/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2002/08/21/seeing-the-forests-for-the-trees/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/03/02/tending-to-the-greenhouse/
Lab: Water purification lab
Siemen's We Can Change the World Projects: Environmental Projects
Ecological Footprints:
Option 1: Efficient Agriculture
Option 2: Efficient Light Bulbs minimize human impact on the environment
Option 3: Biodiversity and affects of changes with it
Ecological Footprints:
Option 1: Efficient Agriculture
Option 2: Efficient Light Bulbs minimize human impact on the environment
Option 3: Biodiversity and affects of changes with it
Protecting Our Water Resources:
* Lab on The Importance of a Properly Maintained Septic Tank (1 Day)
* Decaying Substances and Water Pollution (5 Days: Quick Observations over 5 days to begin class)
Human Impact on Water Resources
* Lab on The Importance of a Properly Maintained Septic Tank (1 Day)
* Decaying Substances and Water Pollution (5 Days: Quick Observations over 5 days to begin class)
Human Impact on Water Resources
Human Impact on Ecosystems
Lesson 1- Wetlands
What role should citizens have in the restoration of an ecosystem?
RAFT Project Choices
Lesson 2-Brownfields
Presentation
Lesson 3 - Rebuilding Ecosystem
Interview
Culminating Project Ideas: Online Individual Project, Off-Line Individual Project, Off-Line Group Project
Lesson 1- Wetlands
What role should citizens have in the restoration of an ecosystem?
RAFT Project Choices
Lesson 2-Brownfields
Presentation
Lesson 3 - Rebuilding Ecosystem
Interview
Culminating Project Ideas: Online Individual Project, Off-Line Individual Project, Off-Line Group Project
Collaboration
I can use technology, including the internet, to interact and collaborate with others on the writing process. [WHST.6-8.6-8]
I can participate in conversations by posing and responding to questions that connect to broader ideas by multiple speakers.
I can collaborate with peers to set guidelines and goals for the group members and adhere to them.
I can use technology, including the internet, to interact and collaborate with others on the writing process. [WHST.6-8.6-8]
I can participate in conversations by posing and responding to questions that connect to broader ideas by multiple speakers.
I can collaborate with peers to set guidelines and goals for the group members and adhere to them.