Grade Level:
6-8
Teacher Resources
Students identify ways that many factors in human society and the natural environment are interdependent by creating...
Nine question quiz designed to give teachers and students an overview of world and U.S. population trends....
Students write, film and edit a short video that connects human population growth to one other global...
In a simulation, students desiring to draw renewable resources from a common pool determine short-term consumption strategies...
In a simulation game, students desiring to draw renewable resources from a common pool determine short-term consumption...
Students assess the natural resources use, pollution and community impacts associated with our population’s driving habits through...
Students observe a brief demonstration on the distribution of the world’s water and then calculate how much...
Acting as presidents from various points in history, students compare U.S. demographic and environmental statistics.
Through a small group simulation using probability, students explore how different population growth rates are impacting biodiversity...
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"The activities not only bring out important content, but they also provide real-world context for environmental, population and sustainability issues. They engage participants in very thought-provoking and critical-thinking discussions.”
Helen de la Maza, Environmental Educator, Irvine, CA