Earth Day Human Impact on the Environment Project

Need a fun project to teach students about the human impact on the environment that's also perfect for Earth Day? This print and digital project will help students think about solutions to problems that are affecting Earth. First, your students will use the provided links to research one of 5 major environmental problems our planet faces. Then, working independently or collaboratively, students will use their findings to create a solution. Finally, students will choose one of 6 ways to present their results, assessed using a rubric. The class winner will win the Mother Nature award for their hard work and dedication to saving our world. Print and digital versions are included.

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Students can choose from one of five topics:

• Endangered species
• Land pollution
• Deforestation
• Air pollution
• Water pollution

This lesson includes:

• Complete teacher instructions to implement this activity with your class
• Google Slide presentation to introduce to your class. It also includes background information, links for students to research each of the five problems, and access to a digital notes sheet.
• Graphic organizers to help brainstorm, sequence, and elaborate on ideas and writing.
• Project requirements sheet
• Mother Nature Award Sheet
• Voting ballots
• Rubric for assessment
• Print and digital project versions are included!

This activity is aligned to NGSS:

• 4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.
• MS-ESS3-3 Earth and Human Activity Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.

This activity was designed to give students a better understanding of the problems our planet is facing. In addition to working on inquiry skills, this resource may inspire students to become activists to help save our world.

Feedback from teachers:

• This is great! I love how there are options for my kids. I can't wait to use it!
• This was a thorough and easy-to-use resource! I love the many opportunities for student choice. Thank you!
• Good problem-solving activity related to Earth Day! Good use of collaboration too

Other lessons to support this unit:

• Environmental Education Ocean Pollution Activity

• Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag Conservation and Pollution Activity

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