Lesson 9 of 84 · Human Impacts on Earth
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌿 Wild JungleConservation: Protecting Our Resources
Human Impacts on Earth.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Every species solves the same problem differently.
Mind = Blown
🌳 Trees can talk to each other through underground fungus networks.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you watch: what do you think it'll do?
What You'll Learn
Conservation efforts protect natural resources and biodiversity. Reducing waste, recycling, protecting habitats, and using renewable energy all help preserve Earth's resources.
Key Words
- conclusion
- evidence
Materials Needed
- plastic wrap
- cardboard
- tape
- scissors
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
Steps
Review the background information on Human Impacts on Earth before starting.
Design and build a bridge from newspaper and tape that can hold a textbook. Test it and redesign to make it stronger.
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the independent variable?
Where you see this in real life
This is why plants grow toward windows and why scabs form.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a plant or pet for 5 minutes today and write down what you noticed.
For the dinner table
“Tell me something you noticed about your own body today.”
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