Here is a chance for environmental studies classes to take a critical look at crises occurring around the globe by reading articles and viewing video clips. The human activities under scrutiny are the extraction of oil, logging, and mining. Learners discuss the situations and list the pros and cons of the practice. Overall, you will find this to be an exercise in scientific literacy and a thought-provoking lesson on environmental crises.

Concepts

human impact on the environment, environmental stewardship

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Additional Tags

human impact on the environment, scientific literacy, science

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Classroom Considerations

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