Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·conceptual
Reducing Human Impact
Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and other living things in the local environment
Suggested ages 5–6
Evidence of understanding
- Identify at least three ways humans negatively impact the local environment (litter, pollution, habitat destruction)
- Propose at least three solutions to reduce human impact (recycling, reducing waste, conserving water, planting trees)
- Explain how each solution helps protect land, water, air, or living things
Assessment prompt
Can Reducing Human Impact suggest ways people can help the environment — like recycling, not littering, saving water, or planting trees?
Standards alignment
K-ESS3-3US · ngss-k5
K-ESS3-3
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5