Set of 4 lessons and 1 reading on water pollution, use of fresh water, and solutions for...
Set of 5 lessons and 1 reading on consumption choices and waste, encouraging plans to reduce pollution.
Population Lesson Plans for NCERT Science and Geography is a set of lesson plans for teachers in...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Pop Ecology Files" comparing two different population growth curves
Students graph and interpret growth curves for six mystery species and humans.
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Population Future" showing projected world population in 2100
Students interpret a graph showing global population projections through 2100, then create gridded bar graphs to represent...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "World of Difference" showing probability skills used to assess biodiversity
Through a small group simulation using probability, students explore how different population growth rates are impacting biodiversity...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Chips of Trade" showing comparison of chips to resource abundance
Acting as countries in a simulation game, students discuss how resources are inequitably distributed throughout the world...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "For the Common Good" using deforestation as an example of tragedy of the commons
In two simulation games, students determine individual short-term consumption strategies that will maximize resources for the entire...
Screenshot of video lesson plan "Lesson for Life" showing a day in the life of a Senegalese schoolgirl
Students read and discuss a short conversation between two Ethiopian girls, watch two photo essays of school...

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