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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
What Humans Need
Lesson Description:
Students will:
Students will:
- Consider the things necessary for meeting human needs and consider the results of failure to meet basic physiological needs.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Other
Time Needed:
1 class period
1 class period
Standards Addressed:
Geography Standards
Science Standards
Geography Standards
- 14: Knows and understands how human actions modify the physical environment.
Science Standards
- c, Grades 5-8 Structure and function in living systems
- f, Grades 5-8 Personal health and populations, resources, and environments
- f, Grades 9-12 Natural resources and science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
Materials Needed:
- 5” x 8” index cards
- masking tape
- copies of the world population and the environment data sheet
- copies of handout: The Earth Day Express
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Social Studies | Science
