Humans and the Earth: Our Impact
Students understand how humans can impact the environment through their actions.
Key Questions
- Analyze how our choices change the world around us.
- Explain how littering harms animals and plants.
- Predict what happens to a forest when many trees are cut down.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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