How Humans Harm Our Environment
A Year 1 Geography Lesson Learning about our impact on Earth
What is Our Environment?
The air we breathe The water we drink Plants and animals around us The land we live on
Think About This...
Have you ever seen trash on the ground? What happens to the air when cars drive by? Where do you think our garbage goes?
Pollution - Making Our Environment Dirty
Smoke from cars and factories Dirty water with chemicals Loud noises that hurt animals Plastic bags floating in rivers
Spot the Pollution!
Look at the picture Point to things that pollute Name what you see Think of better choices
Habitat Loss - Taking Away Animal Homes
Cutting down forests where animals live Building houses on animal land Animals have nowhere to go Some animals might disappear forever
Animals Need Their Homes
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Littering - Throwing Trash Everywhere
Plastic bottles in parks Food wrappers on beaches Cigarette butts on streets Animals can get hurt by our trash
Using Too Much - Overuse of Resources
Taking too much water from rivers Cutting down too many trees Using too much electricity Catching too many fish from the ocean
Remember This Important Message
We all share the same Earth Every small action can help Even children can make a difference!