13 Ways to Save the Earth from Habitat Destruction
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Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Biology
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What it is
- This article from National Geographic gives students actionable steps they can take to ensure they are not harming wildlife habitats.
- Students will learn how their choices for recreation, food, and other activities can affect natural habitats.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Many of these are easy things that students can implement, such as visiting parks and sharing toys.
- Some of the suggestions are ones that younger students may not have heard before.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand the term habitat and have a general idea of why human activities impact animal habitats.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Using the section on visiting parks and wildlife sanctuaries as inspiration, students can create a local park animal sanctuary, and nature preserve guide. Students can make social studies connections by creating a map to go with their guide and explaining the cultural significance of these places.
- After reading the section on chocolate and palm oil, students can look at the food labels of common snacks and goods to see if they contain palm oil. Teachers can bring a mix of labels that do and do not list palm oil as an ingredient.
- The section on paper can be used as inspiration to create a basket for good-on-one-side paper, where students can recycle one-sided handouts to be used later as scratch or drawing paper.
- After reading the section about fertilizer, students can research the flowers that are native to their region.
- Students can demonstrate their understanding by creating posters or pamphlets to inform others about the ways they can help wildlife.
From the scientist review
Although there isn't any specific science to review, this resource outlines 13 ways to safeguard the planet and its biodiversity. Students can interact with a wide range of audiences and investigate these solutions. Teaching with this resource is advised.
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