Our Community's Environment
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how human activities have both helped and harmed the environment in my community.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:00
What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
If we continue on our current path, scientists project that the Earth will warm 2 degrees since the 1800s by 2050, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
- 2
By 2050, extreme heat waves could cause widespread blackouts and increased cases of heatstroke, dehydration, and exhaustion.
- 3
By 2100, rising sea levels could displace 250 million people, and some cities may attempt to adapt by building seawalls and elevating buildings.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways that human activities, as described in the video, have negatively impacted the environment and led to the projected climate conditions in 2050 and 2100.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
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