What could go wrong

Should there be laws to slow the growth of human population? If there were laws what could go wrong? 

7 billion and more...

What technologies have helped to increase human population in the last two hundred years? 

How do we know ?

How do we know there is a problem caused by human impact? Once we know there is a problem, how do we know if it is getting better or worse? 

human population

What are some facts about human population and the effect on the systems of the Earth? 
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Lesson 62 MS-ESS-3-3 3-4

Exit Statement

What does it take ?

Think of an item and list all the natural resources it takes to create and use that item.

Humans can Help

What are some activities that  humans have done to help the environment? 

What People Do

In what ways do humans impact the environment? Please give specific examples.

Who are the scientist?

The textbook reading mentions Charles Trip and Edwin Drake as pioneers in the use of oil. Who are some of the people or scientist that are responsible for the development of renewable energy resources?  

Where is the Coal

Where in the world are there coal deposits? What does the deposits of coal tell us about what the areas were like millions of years ago? 

All about coal

Find one or as many facts about coal that you can. Post and please cite your sources. 

Resources around the world

Post one mineral resource and where in the world it is most likely to be found. All post should be original and please cite your source. 

Resources of Rock

What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources? 

How do we get the resources?

How are fossil fuels extracted from the Earth? Also what negative results can happen from these processes? 

Why Renewable ?

Why are renewable resources not used if they are better for the environment? 

Ups and Downs of Renewable Energy Resources

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy?

Use it again

What are some renewable resources that are used for energy? If you need to research please cite your source?