Classify sustainability
Grades 6–8 students grapple with the concept of sustainability in this hard Earth and Space Science worksheet, classifying natural resources and human practices as sustainable or unsustainable based on evidence and criteria. Teachers can use it to deepen discussion after lessons on natural resources, challenging students to evaluate trade-offs and think critically about long-term environmental impact. The classification task builds analytical skills within the Natural Resources strand.
Learning objectives
- Classify natural resources and human practices as sustainable or unsustainable
- Apply criteria such as renewability and environmental impact to support classifications
- Evaluate trade-offs involved in resource use decisions from a sustainability perspective
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