How Humans Change Communities
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how humans change their environment through different types of community structures.
Warm-Up Video
SciShow · 4:32
5 Ways Humans Have Changed The Earth
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Scientists are considering naming a new epoch called the Anthropocene because of the permanent impact humans have had on Earth's geological record since the mid-20th century.
- 2
Human activities like nuclear weapon detonations, burning fossil fuels, and the creation of new materials like plastics have left chemical traces detectable in Earth's rock layers.
- 3
Humans have physically altered over 50% of Earth's land area through deforestation, farming, and mining, and are causing a mass extinction event that will be recorded in the fossil record.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three ways humans have changed the Earth's environment, as discussed in the video. Provide a brief description of each.”
Teacher Guide
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