Human Impacts on the Environment
KS 3, KS 4; Third, Fourth.Â
Ages 11 -16
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DURATION:Â 45 mins - 55 mins
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OVERVIEW:  Never before has environmental learning been so important and the time to act is now.
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Like Greta Thunberg, we strongly support the environmental passion of teens through the UK - Human Impacts on The Environment was created to feed into this thirst for knowledge and continue inspiring change.
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In this workshop we explore the combination of human activities that has led to the climate crisis - from greenhouse gases to the negative effects of tourism and what we can do to help care for our planet and reverse some of the damage caused.Â
Animals used in this workshop
Key Workshop Objectives
Define global warming
Explore global warming’s effects
Consider the pros and cons of tourismÂ
Discuss the environmental impacts of plastic pollution
Identify endangered species and protection mechanisms Â
Assess natural, renewable, non-renewable and sustainable resourcesÂ
Consider sustainability