2.SS.5.B
Identify consequences of human modification of the physical environment.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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consequenceshuman modificationphysical environment
Skills
- identify (consequences of human modification of the physical environment) #dok1
- describe (how modifications to the environment can lead to various consequences) #dok2
- categorize (different types of consequences: positive and negative) #dok2
- analyze (the relationships between human actions and environmental outcomes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify consequences of how people change the land, water, or air. #dok1
- I can list ways the environment changes when people modify it. #dok1
- I can describe what happens when humans build or clear land. #dok2
- I can categorize examples of environmental modifications into positive and negative consequences. #dok2
- I can analyze the effects of human actions on the physical environment using real-world examples. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Human actions can change local and global environments in both positive and negative ways.
- Understanding the consequences of modifying the environment helps us make better decisions about how we interact with the world.
Essential Questions
- What are some ways people change the physical environment?
- What happens to the environment when people modify it?
- Are all consequences of modifying the environment harmful?
- How could we predict or prevent negative consequences of environmental changes?
- Why is it important to know what might happen when we change the environment?