Agriculture, deforestation, and urbanization. How have human's changed the planet and how might we mitigate the effects of human activity on the planet? To answer these questions class members research the changes in human land use from 1700-2000, and then create a story map illustrating how land use has caused lasting changes to the Earth.

Concepts

global population, human population

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• ESRI Connected ED and a Picasa accounts are suggested

Pros

• The four-page packet includes step-by-step directions for how to use the technology required by the lesson, discussion questions, and an answer key

Cons

• No rubric for the project is included

Common Core

RI.11-12.1 RH.11-12.1