Human Impacts on Habitats
WALT: We Are Learning To investigate how human activity affects living things Success Criteria: I can identify and explain at least two ways human activities impact habitats Success Criteria: I can answer multiple-choice questions about human impacts on living things accurately
What Are Habitats?
A habitat is where animals and plants live It provides everything they need to survive Food, water, shelter and space Different animals need different habitats
Think About This...
How do you think humans might change the places where animals live?
Deforestation - Cutting Down Trees
Forests are cut down for farms and cities Animals lose their homes and food Birds can't build nests Koalas lose their eucalyptus trees
Pollution - Making Things Dirty
Rubbish and chemicals harm living things Water pollution kills fish and water birds Air pollution makes it hard for animals to breathe Land pollution destroys soil where plants grow
Before and After Human Impact
{"left":"Clean rivers with fish swimming\nPolluted rivers with rubbish\nDense forests full of animals","right":"Cleared land with few trees\nFresh air for all living things\nSmoky air from factories"}
Multiple Choice Activity
Work through questions about human impacts Choose the best answer for each question Think carefully about each option Ask for help if you need it
How Can We Help?
Recycle rubbish instead of throwing it away Plant trees to replace cut down forests Use less water and electricity Pick up litter to keep habitats clean
Remember This Important Message
Every small action to protect habitats makes a big difference for animals and plants
Let's Check Our Learning
Can you name two ways humans impact habitats? Did you answer the worksheet questions correctly? What's one thing you can do to help animals? Great job learning about human impacts!