Wasting Away: Environmental Ed

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

3

Overview

“Environmental Ed” informs us that in the United States each person throws away about 4.5 lbs. or 2 KG of trash per day. He reminds us that we all make litter and that the problem is finding appropriate ways to dispose of trash once it is no longer useful to us.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 3

SS10.3.3

Describe ways the environment is affected by humans in Alabama and the world. (Alabama)

UP:SS10.3.3

Vocabulary

  • restocking of fish in waterways
  • irrigation
  • aeration
  • urbanization
  • reforestation
  • migration

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How to correctly use vocabulary associated with human influence on the environment.
  • How to differentiate ways the environment is affected by humans in Alabama and the world.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use vocabulary to relate the impact human activity has on the environment of Alabama and the world.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The environment in Alabama and the world is affected by human activity.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

CUSTOM

Resource Provider other

KnowItAll.org

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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