AQS.SCI.10.D
Describe human uses of fresh water and how human freshwater use competes with that of other organisms.
Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- identify (ways humans use fresh water) #dok1
- describe (how human freshwater use competes with the needs of other organisms) #dok2
- compare (human and non-human freshwater uses) #dok2
- analyze (impacts of human freshwater consumption on organisms) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify common human uses of fresh water, such as drinking, agriculture, and industry. #dok1
- I can describe how human freshwater use competes with the needs of other organisms in an ecosystem. #dok2
- I can compare different ways that humans and other organisms use available fresh water. #dok2
- I can analyze the impact of increased human freshwater use on aquatic and terrestrial organisms. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The use of fresh water is a shared resource among humans and other organisms, creating competition and requiring careful management.
- Human activities can significantly alter the availability of fresh water for other living things, affecting ecosystem health.
Essential Questions
- How do humans use fresh water, and for what purposes?
- In what ways does human freshwater use compete with the needs of other organisms?
- What are the consequences of increased human consumption of fresh water in an ecosystem?
- How can humans balance their need for fresh water with the needs of other organisms?
- What are examples of conflicts over freshwater resources between humans and wildlife?