LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will conduct investigations to build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.

Objective 1.06

Explain and evaluate some ways that humans affect ecosystems.

  • Habitat reduction due to development.
  • Pollutants.
  • Increased nutrients.

Resources aligned to this objective

Resources on the web

Cicada emergence
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, biologist Keith Clay explains how periodical cicadas know when to emerge. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Bird baths: Cleaning up wildlife after oil spills
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the causes and effects of events such as oil spills and contaminations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic