How Humans Change the Environment
Grade 5th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how human activities affect the environment.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:08
Human impacts on the environment | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
As the human population grows, we consume and throw away more natural resources, which can lead to pollution.
- 2
Human activities like unsustainable farming and diverting water flow caused Lake Urmia to shrink dramatically, harming wildlife and communities.
- 3
We can minimize our harmful impacts by designing technologies, using scientific research, and considering the needs of affected people to create sustainable solutions.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two human activities that negatively impacted Lake Urmia, as discussed in the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
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