K-ESS3-3 - Performance Expectation
Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
Kindergarten · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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solutionsimpacthumanslandwaterairliving thingslocal environment
Skills
- communicate (ideas and solutions to a problem) #dok2
- identify (ways humans affect the environment) #dok1
- describe (impacts on land, water, air, or living things) #dok2
- suggest (solutions to reduce negative impacts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify things that humans do that affect the land, water, air, and other living things. #dok1
- I can describe how humans can change the local environment. #dok2
- I can communicate solutions that help reduce the impact of humans on the environment. #dok2
- I can suggest ways people can protect the land, water, air, or living things in my community. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Human activities can have both positive and negative effects on the local environment.
- Communicating and applying solutions can help reduce the impact of humans on natural resources and living things.
Essential Questions
- How do humans change the land, water, air, and living things around them?
- What are some problems we see in our local environment caused by people?
- How can people help protect the environment where they live?
- Why is it important to think about the effects of our actions on the environment?
- What solutions could we use to help reduce our impact on nature?