HS-ESS3-1
High School Science · Next Generation Science Standards · 2013
The Standard
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point.Vocabulary
availability of natural resourcesnatural resourcesnatural hazardsclimatehuman activityevidenceexplanation
Skills
- construct (an explanation based on evidence) #dok3
- analyze (the impact of availability of natural resources on human activity) #dok3
- analyze (the impact of natural hazards on human activity) #dok3
- analyze (the impact of changes in climate on human activity) #dok3
- synthesize (information from multiple sources to explain influences on human activity) #dok4
Learning Targets
- I can define natural resources, natural hazards, and climate as they relate to Earth and human activity. #dok1
- I can identify examples of natural resources and natural hazards. #dok1
- I can describe how changes in climate are measured and observed. #dok1
- I can summarize evidence about the impact of natural resources, hazards, and climate on society. #dok2
- I can explain how the availability of natural resources influences patterns of human activity. #dok2
- I can explain how natural hazards affect human settlements and infrastructures. #dok2
- I can explain how changes in climate have influenced human migration, agriculture, or development. #dok2
- I can analyze data and case studies to explain the relationship between human activity and natural factors. #dok3
- I can construct an explanation using evidence for how natural resources, hazards, and climate changes have influenced human activity. #dok3
- I can evaluate multiple sources of evidence to develop a comprehensive explanation for human responses to environmental changes. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Human activities are directly influenced by the availability of natural resources, natural hazards, and changes in climate.
- Evidence-based explanations help us understand and address the impacts of Earth's dynamic systems on society.
Essential Questions
- How does the availability of natural resources shape where and how people live?
- What are examples of natural hazards, and in what ways have they affected human societies?
- How do changes in climate influence human activity and development?
- In what ways can evidence be used to support explanations of the interactions between the environment and society?
- How can understanding the impacts of natural events and resources inform decisions in human planning and policy?
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