USH.SS.14.B
Identify the roles of governmental entities and private citizens in managing the environment such as the establishment of the National Park System, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Endangered Species Act.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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rolesgovernmental entitiesprivate citizensenvironmentNational Park SystemEnvironmental Protection AgencyEPAEndangered Species Act
Skills
- identify (roles of governmental entities in managing the environment) #dok1
- identify (roles of private citizens in managing the environment) #dok1
- describe (roles of governmental entities in environmental management) #dok2
- describe (roles of private citizens in environmental management) #dok2
- explain (how specific organizations and legislation contribute to environmental management) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the roles of governmental entities in managing the environment. #dok1
- I can identify the roles of private citizens in managing the environment. #dok1
- I can describe how the National Park System, EPA, and Endangered Species Act help manage the environment. #dok2
- I can explain ways governmental entities and private citizens work to manage the environment. #dok2
- I can compare the roles of governmental entities and private citizens in protecting the environment. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Governmental entities and private citizens both play important and sometimes overlapping roles in managing and protecting the environment.
- Laws, agencies, and individual actions work together to address environmental challenges in the United States.
Essential Questions
- What roles do governmental entities and private citizens have in managing the environment?
- How do institutions like the National Park System and EPA contribute to environmental protection?
- In what ways can private citizens influence environmental policies or take action to protect natural resources?
- Why is collaboration between government and citizens important for successful environmental management?
- How have specific laws and agencies impacted environmental protection efforts in the United States?