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Human impact on environments

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Science›Ecosystems & Habitats|Ages 8—11|ID: mt_YB0qF5KX9C

Use vocabulary for human impact on the environment — pollution, habitat destruction, deforestation, biodiversity, conservation, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, fossil fuel, carbon footprint, sustainability, endangered, extinct — and apply these when discussing environmental issues and human choices

Mastery Evidence

  • Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy sources using the correct terms and give examples of each
  • Use 'biodiversity' and 'conservation' correctly in discussing why protecting habitats matters
  • Apply 'carbon footprint' and 'sustainability' correctly in a discussion about everyday human choices

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] explain what a carbon footprint is — not just that it's about pollution, but what it actually measures?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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