Grade 7 Environmental Science Review

Grade 7 Environmental Science Review

Understanding Our Planet's Systems Building Environmental Stewardship Preparing for Our Future

I Can Identify Earth's Systems

I can explain how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact I can describe the water cycle and its importance I can identify examples of system interactions in my local environment

Systems Interaction Challenge

Work in pairs to create a flow chart showing how rain affects all four Earth systems Include at least 3 connections between different systems Present your findings to another pair

I Can Analyze Human Environmental Impact

I can identify positive and negative human impacts on the environment I can explain how pollution affects air, water, and soil quality I can suggest solutions to reduce environmental problems

Critical Thinking: Local Environmental Issues

What environmental challenges do you observe in our community? How might climate change affect our local area in the next 20 years? What actions can students take to make a positive difference?

I Can Compare Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources

{"left":"Solar energy - unlimited from the sun\nWind power - generated by air movement\nHydroelectric - uses flowing water\nGeothermal - heat from Earth's core","right":"Coal - formed from ancient plants\nOil - created from marine organisms\nNatural gas - trapped underground\nNuclear - uranium mining required"}

Climate Change Timeline and Impacts

I Can Explain Ecosystem Relationships

I can describe food chains and food webs in different ecosystems I can explain how energy flows through trophic levels I can predict what happens when species are added or removed

Ecosystem Disruption Simulation

Choose an ecosystem card from the deck Remove one species and predict the consequences Discuss your predictions with the class Reflect on the importance of biodiversity

Environmental Stewardship

The Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites one family. - Chief Seattle How will you be an environmental steward?