Human Impact Presentation

Name __________________
- SC.912.L.17.20 Predict the impact of individuals on environmental systems and examine how human lifestyles affect
sustainability.
- SC.912.L.17.11  Evaluate the costs and benefits of renewable and nonrenewable resources, such as water, energy, fossil fuels,
wildlife, and forests.  
- SC.912.L.17.13  Discuss the need for adequate monitoring of environmental parameters when making policy decisions. 
- SC.912.L.17.16: Discuss the large scale environmental impacts resulting from human activity, including waste spills, oil spills,
runoff, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and surface and groundwater pollution.  
- SC.912.L.17.8 Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human
activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.
- SC.912.N.1.3 Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which
depends on critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data
presented.

Major Human
Impacts on the
Learning Objective: Students will evaluate possible environmental impacts resulting
Environment –
from the use of renewable and/or nonrenewable resources.
Deforestation
Directions: Develop a presentation detailing the information below. Presentations Desertification,
should be multimedia, but beyond that you may choose how you present the Global Warming
information. Invasive Species
Overharvesting
- Determine one issue plaguing the environment (5 major issues listed, others
require approval but are welcome!)
o Clearly state this issue at the beginning of the presentation
o Use one of the 5 provided issues, or get approval on your own idea
- Present the following information
o What renewable resources are associated with this issue?
o How are humans contributing to this issue?
 What actions have caused this issue or made the issue worse?
 What species/organisms have been affected by this issue? Include at least 3.
o How are humans helping correct this issue?
 Approximately when did this issue arise, or was noticed?
 What steps have been taken to educate the public about this issue?
 Has human involvement positively affected the issue? How?
o What governmental policies or actions have occurred regarding this issue?
 Any notable bills/laws/policies?
o What role is this issue playing on the biodiversity of the affected region?
 If your issue is global, choose one region on which to focus.
o What are the possible environmental implications if the issue is not corrected?
o Fast forward 50 years. Predict: Has the issue changed? For better or for worse? How? *This section
carries the most weight for your project! Respond accordingly.
- Include ALL citations/references. MLA/APA not required.
- Include at least 5 visual aids, whether they are pictures, graphs, political cartoons, etc.
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*You may work with one other student, but your pair will be required to submit a breakdown detailing each
person’s responsibilities.

Human Impact on the Environment – Presentation Rubric

Student ______________________

Content Points Possible Points Earned

Issue plaguing the environment is clearly stated at
beginning of presentation 5 points possible

Renewable resources associated with this issue are listed

and explained 10 points possible

How are humans contributing to this issue?

- What actions have caused this issue or made the
issue worse? 15 points possible
- 3 affected organisms/species

How are humans helping correct this issue?

- Approximately when did this issue arise, or was
noticed?
- What steps have been taken to educate the public
about this issue? 15 points possible
- Has human involvement positively affected the issue?
How?

Governmental policies (at least 1) 5 points possible

Role on Biodiversity
10 points possible
- One region selected
Possible environmental implications 10 points possible
50 years in the future
20 points possible
Bibliography 5 points possible
At least 5 visual aids 5 points possible
100 points possible Total

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