Ecosystems and Sustainable Resources
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the sustainability of different resource management strategies within specific ecosystems.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:19
Sustainable Cities: Crash Course Geography #49
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Climatopias are utopian urban designs that attempt to address climate change by creating sustainable urban settlements.
- 2
Environmental planning is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on building sustainable communities by using natural resources responsibly, promoting economic opportunities and environmental justice, and ensuring social equity for everyone.
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Gentrification, which occurs when land value increases in lower-income areas due to new investment, can be problematic if cities don't plan ways to increase economic opportunities or protect low-income housing, potentially pricing out residents.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a specific resource management strategy discussed in the video (e.g., greenfield vs. brownfield development, cooperative housing) and evaluate its sustainability in terms of environmental impact, economic viability, and social equity.”
Complete Lesson Package
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