6: Human Impact & Environmental Science

Environmental ScienceAn interdisciplinary field that integrates biology, physics, chemistry, oceanography, geology, soil science etc. to study the environment

Earth is AMAZING

...and we want to try and keep it that way!

Environmental Scientists study human impact on earth and work to figure out how to help protect and sustain earth’s natural wonders, animals, and resources

Brainstorm: what are some POSITIVE and NEGATIVE impacts humans have had on earth?

Brainstorm: what are some POSITIVE and NEGATIVE impacts humans have had on earth?

Human Impact Project

Humans have had many positive and negative impacts on our planet. During this project you will work individually or with a group to choose one negative human impact, investigate the problem, and develop a solution to the problem.

Human Impact Project Task1. Choose five topics and complete Human Impact Project Research Worksheet

2. Rank your topic choices and Ms. Perkins will assign your final project topic and

group

3. Work individually or with 2-3 people to research topic, human impact, and

possible solutions.

4. Create outline of project plan and task list - assign group members tasks and

to-do list for the project, then get list checked out by Ms. Perkins

5. Write REPORT, Create VISUAL AID, Do PRESENTATION

Human Impact Project REPORT

Write group report (typed, double spaced, times new roman, size 12 font,

HARD COPY) see rubric for expectations

Report should include:a. Background information and problem (at least 3 paragraphs explaining your topic, the

problem, and any other relevant background research you found)

b. Human connection and human impact (at least 3 paragraphs explaining how humans

have helped cause this issue and could help fix it)

c. Solution with diagram (at least three paragraphs explaining solution and a drawn

diagram of your idea)

Human Impact Project Visual Aid and Presentation1. Create visual aid about topic and (visual aid option:

video, song, powerpoint, 3D model, poster) see rubric

for expectations

2. Present topic and solution to the class (3-5 min

presentation)

Human Impact Project Due Dates- Project Plan Due:

- Written Report Due:

- Visual Aid Due:

- Presentations:

Topics:- Giant Pacific Garbage Patch- Oil spills and water pollution- Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest- Biomagnification of Toxic Chemicals in Killer Whales- Acid Rain- Air pollution in India- Soil degradation- Coral Reef Bleaching- African Elephant Poaching- Critically Endangered Species (Choose ONE): Eastern Lowland and

Mountain Gorilla, Black and Javan Rhino, Hawksbill Turtle, Amur Leopard, Malayan Tiger, Orangutan...you may choose a different endangered species but need to get it checked off by Ms. Perkins