https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr In order to support you and your students, I have curated some resources for your upcoming PBL project. en-us 2022-06-30 21:51:55 UTC 2022-06-30 22:57:52 UTC hello@padlet.com jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234587572 Before you begin, please watch this short tutorial I created about how to access some of the wonderful library databases provided to us by the state of California. In this video, I highlight how to access Encyclopedia Britannica through Schoology, which will be necessary to access the videos in the Resource Pack posted below.]]> 2022-06-30 21:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234587572 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234588876 What is habitat destruction? This video discusses types of habitat destruction, as well as the causes and effects of habitat destruction.]]> 2022-06-30 22:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234588876 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234589489 What are habitats and how do the vary throughout the world? This resource from National Geographic provides an overview of the different types of habitats students will be learning about throughout the duration of this project. After utilizing this resource, students will have a better understanding of which habitat they want to research further in their group work.]]> 2022-06-30 22:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234589489 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234590734 What impact do humans have on habitats? In this video, by Crash Course Kids, students will take a historical look at the environment of New York City. The video highlights how it has changed over time as a result of human impact. Students will be able to make connections between the urban landscape of Los Angeles and New York. This may serve as a jumping off point for independent research individually or in small groups.]]> 2022-06-30 22:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234590734 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234591383 What do I do that impacts the world around me? In this collection of resources, titled Human Impact on the Environment, students will be able to explore real-world effects of humans' actions on the environment.

]]> 2022-06-30 22:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234591383 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234592679 What have others done to make a difference? In this podcast from the series Goodnight Stories for Rebel girls, students will learn about how Swedish youth activist Greta Thunberg sparked a massive global movement to address the climate crisis]]> 2022-06-30 22:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234592679 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234594014 What is climate change? One of my personal favorites, Wow in the World Podcast that is silly and engaging while tackling tough topics kids want to know more about. This episode demystifies the science behind climate change.]]> 2022-06-30 22:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234594014 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234595103 What can we do to make a difference? This will be a great resource when students are in the solutions phase of their project. This book, written by Julie Hall, not only addresses national science and social science standards, but includes easy to accomplish project ideas that students could complete in small groups. ]]> 2022-06-30 22:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234595103 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234596939 What have other done to make a difference? The true story of a fourteen year old boy, William, whose village in Africa is faced with severe drought. With hard work and dedication, William discovers how to bring much needed water and electricity to his village.]]> 2022-06-30 22:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234596939 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234598231 What is a habitat and how do humans impact habitats? This collection of resources is curated using the library database Encyclopedia Britannica. Before teachers and students utilize these resources, please watch the video I create that shows how to access the databases through Schoology. 

This resource pack includes a variety of different articles specifically curated at an independent reading level and would be wonderful to support the learning they have already done in class. Please let me know if I can come in and teach them how to independently research using these resources.]]> 2022-06-30 22:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234598231 jab0910 https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234599926 How do changes in the environment impact our health? This Reader's Theater script touches on the topic of how environmental issues impact our health. This would be a great precursor to diving into the solutions phase of the project. ]]> 2022-06-30 22:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jab0910/ydhzvi0x2db0wfnr/wish/2234599926