Critical Thinking: Students will critically evaluate the merit and accuracy of ideas and methods used by communities to protect the environment.
Communication: Students will effectively communicate information on how science can be used to protect Earth’s resources.
Global Citizenship: Students will understand the role of scientific knowledge in fostering global responsibility towards environmental conservation.
What are some ways communities have used science to address environmental challenges?
How can obtaining and evaluating information from reliable sources help in solving environmental problems?
Why is communicating scientific information crucial in environmental protection efforts?
Modeling
Constructing Explanations
5-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information from books and/or other reliable media to explain phenomena or solutions to a design problem.
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