The Biosphere
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Provided by: OER Project|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This course about the biosphere discusses the effects of globalization and human population growth on society and the environment, the effects of climate change on various communities, what living on Mars would actually be like, and what the future might be like on Earth.
- It includes videos, a vocabulary worksheet, a natural disasters activity, a graph interpretation group activity, and a writing assignment.
Subjects: Science, History, English Language Arts, Health
Authors: OER Project
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource does a great job of activating prior knowledge, helping students think critically, and inspiring them to think about the future.
Prerequisites
- This is part of a series of courses provided by OER in their Big History collection.
- The PDF worksheets are available for download to print off for students.
- Students will need access to a computer and Internet connection to use the online features.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Middle school students will benefit from the vocabulary worksheet and summaries.
- High school students could use the "Thinking Conceptually" sections as a starting point for more in-depth discussions or debates on the topics.
- Economics classes could discuss the connections between globalization, economic growth, and the depletion of the Earth's natural resources, particularly since our planet is finite, it contains a limited number of resources, and life on Earth depends on a certain level of biological and ecological diversity.
- Other resources related to this topic include this video about biodiversity and humans, this interactive resource about wildlife conservation, this StC lesson plan about deforestation, and this lesson about fisheries.
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OER Project
OER Project equips teachers with free, innovative curricula and teaching tools that spark curiosity and inspire critical thinking in students. Our courses place student inquiry at the center of learning, and are designed to be adaptable across age levels and state standards.
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