5.SCI.11
Design and explain solutions such as conservation, recycling, or proper disposal to minimize environmental impact of the use of natural resources.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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solutionsconservationrecyclingproper disposalenvironmental impactnatural resources
Skills
- design (solutions to minimize environmental impact) #dok3
- explain (solutions to minimize environmental impact) #dok3
- apply (conservation techniques to natural resource use) #dok2
- evaluate (methods such as recycling or disposal for effectiveness) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify ways natural resources are used and how they impact the environment. #dok1
- I can define conservation, recycling, and proper disposal as ways to handle natural resources. #dok1
- I can describe different solutions to reduce negative environmental impacts. #dok2
- I can compare the effectiveness of conservation, recycling, and proper disposal techniques. #dok2
- I can design a solution that minimizes environmental impact from the use of natural resources. #dok3
- I can explain how my solution could benefit the environment. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The way we use natural resources affects the environment, but there are solutions to minimize negative impacts.
- Conservation, recycling, and proper disposal are key strategies for reducing environmental harm from resource use.
Essential Questions
- How does the use of natural resources impact the environment?
- What could happen if we do not conserve, recycle, or properly dispose of materials?
- How can conservation, recycling, and proper disposal help protect our environment?
- What are some possible solutions to minimize environmental impact?
- How can we decide which solution is the best for a specific environmental challenge?