ENVS.SCI.12.E
Argue from evidence whether or not a healthy economy and a healthy environment are mutually exclusive.
Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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evidencehealthy economyhealthy environment
Skills
- argue (from evidence) #dok3
- evaluate (whether a healthy economy and healthy environment are mutually exclusive) #dok3
- analyze (the relationship between economic health and environmental health) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify credible evidence that relates to the relationship between a healthy economy and a healthy environment. #dok1
- I can summarize the possible connections between economic systems and environmental systems. #dok2
- I can analyze and evaluate sources to determine the validity of evidence regarding economic and environmental priorities. #dok3
- I can construct an argument using evidence to defend whether a healthy economy and a healthy environment are mutually exclusive. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Economic health and environmental health are closely connected and influence one another.
- Evidence-based reasoning is essential in evaluating whether the goals of economic growth and environmental sustainability conflict or can coexist.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean for an economy to be considered healthy?
- What are the characteristics of a healthy environment?
- Are economic growth and environmental protection always in conflict?
- How can evidence help us decide if a healthy economy and a healthy environment can coexist?
- What examples support or challenge the idea that economic and environmental health are mutually exclusive?