HS-ESS3-1 - Performance Expectation
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.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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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?