2.SCI.11.B
Describe how human impact can be limited by making choices to conserve and properly dispose of materials such as reducing use of, reusing, or recycling paper, plastic, and metal.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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human impactchoicesconserveproperly disposematerialsreducing usereusingrecyclingpaperplasticmetal
Skills
- describe (how human impact can be limited) #dok2
- identify (ways to conserve materials) #dok1
- explain (choices to properly dispose of materials) #dok2
- distinguish (between reducing, reusing, and recycling) #dok2
- propose (methods for reducing use of materials) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify ways people can conserve materials such as paper, plastic, and metal. #dok1
- I can distinguish between reducing, reusing, and recycling as ways to help the environment. #dok2
- I can describe how making choices can help limit human impact on the environment. #dok2
- I can explain how properly disposing of materials can help take care of our world. #dok2
- I can propose ideas for how to reduce, reuse, or recycle materials in my daily life. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The choices people make when using and disposing of materials can positively or negatively impact the environment.
- Practices such as reducing, reusing, and recycling are important for conserving resources and limiting waste.
Essential Questions
- How do our daily choices about materials like paper, plastic, and metal affect the environment?
- What are some effective ways to conserve materials?
- Why is it important to reduce, reuse, or recycle materials?
- How can we properly dispose of materials to help care for our planet?
- What can we do at home or in school to limit human impact on the environment?