HS-ESS3-4 - Performance Expectation
Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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technological solutionimpactshuman activitiesnatural systems
Skills
- evaluate (technological solutions for reducing impacts of human activities on natural systems) #dok3
- refine (technological solutions based on evidence and effectiveness) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of human activities that impact natural systems. #dok1
- I can recognize existing technological solutions aimed at reducing human impacts on natural systems. #dok1
- I can describe how a specific technological solution works to reduce human impacts. #dok2
- I can explain criteria used to evaluate the effectiveness of technological solutions. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of a technological solution in reducing specific human impacts on natural systems. #dok3
- I can propose refinements to an existing technological solution to improve its performance in lessening human impacts. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Technological solutions can reduce the negative impacts of human activities on natural systems.
- Evaluating and refining technologies is essential to address ongoing and emerging environmental challenges.
Essential Questions
- How do human activities impact natural systems?
- What technological solutions have been developed to lessen human impacts on the environment?
- How can the effectiveness of a technological solution be evaluated?
- What are possible ways to improve existing technological solutions for environmental protection?
- Why is it important to continually refine strategies for reducing human impacts on natural systems?
