FACTivity – To Harvest or Not to Harvest
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In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important.
Materials:
- Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included)
- Writing utensil
- Large quantity of an item that students can count (such as pretzel sticks, paper clips, or strips of paper)
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To Harvest or Not to Harvest: How Does Harvesting Impact Wild Plant Sustainability?
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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MS-ESS3-3
Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
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MS-ESS3-4
Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earths systems.
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MS-ETS1-1
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
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MS-ETS1-2
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
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MS-LS2-1
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
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MS-LS2-5
Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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People, Places, and Environments
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Production, Distribution, and Consumption