A STEM project-based learning lesson, number four in a series of 10, focuses on human impacts to biomes around the world. Groups work together as environmentalists to research a specific biome, investigating human impacts on it. From there, they formulate a solution to human encroachment and present their findings to the class as a multimedia presentation. 

Concepts

biomes, ecosystems, human impact on the environment

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups also research positive impacts humans have had on ecosystems and present those as well

Classroom Considerations

• There is a certain amount of freedom in PBLs; be sure to share the unit rubric so groups can see what they are responsible for learning/presenting
• Assumes groups have an understanding of food webs, symbiotic relationships, energy flow, and feeding levels of organisms within an ecosystem

Pros

• Lesson provides an assessment timeline, which shows numerous ways to assess learning
• Technology is extensively used throughout the project which engages learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.1