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Kahoot to assess prior knowledge of human impacts on the environment.

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This five question Kahoot! can be used to asses prior knowledge, or at the end of a lesson to test students’ knowledge of how human modifications of the environment impact it.

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Interactive models of how Earth’s systems interact.

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Visualizing Earth systems with computational models.

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Good video about the environmental impact of mining practices on earth's systems.

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Video about the importance of rainforests on Earth.

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Do you love trees? We do! And you should, too. Trees do all sorts of great things for humans. They take in carbon dioxide and release . They provide shade. They also give us places to build fabulous tree houses. What would we ever do without trees?

Some of the most important trees in the world live in rainforests. Even though the nearest one may be far away from you, they still help you every day.

There are two types of rainforests--temperate and tropical. The temperate forests are much cooler in temperature than the tropical ones. They also tend to be further from the . Temperate rainforests can be found in Chile, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. They also grow in parts of North America and Australia, among other places.

Tropical rainforests are very warm. They have many tall trees, plants and animals, warm climates, and lots of rain. They receive at least 80 inches of rain each year. Many receive an inch or more of rain every single day!

Tropical rainforests are found near the . The largest one in the world is the Amazon. It covers more than two million square miles of South America. Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central America also have rainforests.

All rainforests have a . That's a layer of branches and leaves at the tops of the tallest trees. The can easily be 100 feet or more above the ground.

Most plants and animals live in the rather than on the ground. And what a collection of life it is! Scientists believe that around half of the plants and animals on the Earth live in rainforests. Many of these are endangered and can only live in this habitat.

Unfortunately, our rainforests are shrinking. Every year, we destroy a section the size of the state of New Jersey. This destruction occurs for many reasons. People cut down trees for wood and to make room for farms or roads. Many groups fight this destruction because of the important role they play in our world.

Scientists sometimes call rainforests the "lungs" of Earth. Their millions of trees take in huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere . They make much of the humans and animals depend on. Without them, there would be less air to breathe!

Rainforests also help maintain Earth's . By taking in carbon dioxide , they help to reduce the greenhouse effect. This helps slow worldwide change.

Finally, rainforests help maintain the water cycle. Water produced there makes its way all over the world. As rainforests shrink, it affects Earth's water cycle. This leads to droughts in many areas around the world.

Are you WONDERing what you can do to help? One thing you can do is reuse and recycle wood and paper. You can also call and write your elected politicians, who have more say in how we treat our rainforests. There are also organizations you can join to help them, including the Save the Rainforests Foundation.

Rainforests are an important part of life on our planet. They provide us with many resources, from the we breathe to homes for many animals. Without them, the Earth could run into major problems.

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Do you love trees? We do! And you should, too. Trees do all sorts of great things for humans. They take in carbon dioxide and release . They provide shade. They also give us places to build fabulous tree houses. What would we ever do without trees?

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An interactive activity about the layers of the Earth.

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Dynamic Earth: Interactive Lesson | PBS NC Science | PBS LearningMedia

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Dive inside Earth to explore the geosphere's composition and dynamic processes. This interactive lesson covers the structures of Earth's layers and how they interact to shape our planet.

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Video clip of a mudslide showing interactions of Earth’s systems.

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Description: Various forms of mass wasting (e.g. creeps, slumps, landslides, mudflows) can be used to show that earth events can occur quickly or slowly. Mass wasting occurs as gravity acts on the soil and rock in an area. The amount of water in an area greatly affects the speed of the mass wasting.

Web Resources: Mudflow - Wikipedia, The Nelson Daily article

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Description: Various forms of mass wasting (e.g. creeps, slumps, landslides, mudflows) can be used to show that earth events can occur quickly or slowly. Mass wasting occurs as gravity acts on the soil and rock in an area. The amount of water in an area greatly affects the speed

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Interactive game to discover how the hydrosphere and biosphere are related.

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Water in the Biosphere | Precipitation Education

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This lesson helps students learn about the biosphere by making observations and using a dichotomous key. This website, presented by NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, provides students and educators with resources to learn about Earth’s water cycle, weather and climate, and the technology and societal applications of studying them.

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Driving question: “How do we clean things?” A series of 24 lessons about Earth’s systems and matter.

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In this fifth-grade science and engineering unit on earth systems and on the structure and properties of matter, students investigate where the dirty water that drains out of their homes and schools goes and where the clean water they use comes from. Their investigations lead them to discover connections between the hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Their discoveries spark a series of design problems to solve in order to protect freshwater reservoirs and minimize human impacts on the environment, including ways to mitigate flooding and erosion, naturally filter water and prevent contamination of water reservoirs, and conserve water usage in drought-prone areas of the world.

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​Where Does Our Clean Water Come from and Where Does it Go After We Make it Dirty?​ - Next Generation Science Storylines

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In this fifth-grade science and engineering unit on earth systems and on the structure and properties of matter, students investigate where the dirty water that drains out of their homes and schools goes and where the clean water they use comes from. Their investigations lead them to discover connections between the hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere.

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A demonstration to show the factors affecting sea-level rise.

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Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units- whole numbers, halves, or quarters.

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Educator Guide: What's Causing Sea-Level Rise? Land Ice Vs. Sea Ice | NASA/JPL Edu

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Students learn the difference between land ice and sea ice and make a model to see how the melting of each impacts global sea level.

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A video clip that shows the availability of freshwater on Earth.

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Distribution and Uses of Water | PBS LearningMedia

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Learn about the distribution of water on Earth and how available and accessible freshwater is used and replenished by precipitation with this NASA video and graphic. This resource provides opportunities for students to ask questions as well as plot and analyze data on the distribution and uses of water on Earth.

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An interactive lesson about water conservation.

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Water Conservation | Precipitation Education

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This lesson helps students think about ways humans use freshwater and how we can conserve this natural resource. This website, presented by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, provides students and educators with resources to learn about Earth's water cycle, weather and climate, and the technology and societal applications of studying them.