Kindergarten: Biogeology, Earth and Human Activity

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This lesson sequence will engage students in active investigations that will encourage constructive conversations, critical thinking, and problem solving to answer the driving question: How are humans changing where they live in order to survive on Earth?
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Objectives:

  • Humans, like animals and plants, have necessities in order to survive.
  • Many needs are taken from the natural resources of our planet, and some needs require the processing of natural resources.
  • Obtaining natural resources and doing things to stay alive will alter planet Earth.
  • Our planet is fragile, so humans need to consider their actions in order to have minimal impact on the planet.

Climate Standards Connections

Next Generation Science Standards
Grade Performance Expectation Description
K K-ESS2-2 Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
Climate Change Connections human impact
Clarification Statement & Assessment Boundary Examples of plants and animals changing their environment could include a squirrel digs in the ground to hide its food and tree roots can break concrete.