Global Sustainability: Environmental Challenges
Students will synthesize their understanding of global environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, from a geographic perspective.
Key Questions
- Analyze the interconnectedness of global environmental challenges across different regions.
- Explain the concept of ecological footprint and its implications for global sustainability.
- Differentiate between various approaches to addressing global environmental crises.
Common Core State Standards
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