Objectives:

            S.P.I.’s  7.2.2, 7.3.4, 7.3.13, 7.3.18, 7.3.19, 7.5.1 –

Analyze and predict the effects of human modification on the physical environment in the areas of:

·       Global  Warming

·       Deforestation

·       Air Pollution

·       Water Pollution

·       Mining

·       Desertification

·       Urbanization/Communities

·       Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources

Guiding Question:

How do we, as humans, imprint the environment in a negative way; and what can be done to lessen our impact on the earth?

Mastery of the Unit:

·     Students will master a series of assessments on each area of human environmental imprints at 80% or above.

·     This includes, but is not limited to, quizzes on water and air pollution, deforestation, urbanization and global warming; as well as, authentic product assessments such as slideshows or research projects.

Best Practices

Used Include:

·     Buddy Check

·     Sketch-to-Stretch

·     Peer-to-Peer Reciprocal Teaching

·     Use of Graphic Organizers

v     Compare/Contrast & Cause/Effect

Self-Selection for

Authentic Assessment:

Students will self-select from a number of options how to present the synthesis of their understanding of this unit: Powerpoint presentation, Smilebox presentation, Animoto movie, pollution product creation.