Humans and Our Environmental Impact
Year 8 Art - 30 minutes Exploring how our daily actions affect the environment
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Identify how human activities affect the environment Explore transport, farming, and electricity use Make choices that help protect our planet Use symbols and visual aids to understand environmental impact
I DO: What is Environmental Impact?
Teacher demonstration with clean vs polluted water Show how human actions change our environment Use props: vehicles, farm materials, electrical items Observe the differences together
WE DO: Human Activities That Impact Environment
{"left":"Transport - cars, buses, planes\nFarming - growing food, keeping animals","right":"Electricity use - lights, computers, heating\nWaste - rubbish, packaging, food scraps"}
WE DO: Sorting Activity - Help or Harm?
Sort cards into 'Help Environment' and 'Harm Environment' Use visual prompts and real-life scenarios Work in pairs with teacher support Discuss each choice as a group
WE DO: Making Choices - Walking vs Driving
Scenario: Going to the local shop Choice 1: Walk (10 minutes) Choice 2: Drive (3 minutes) Which is better for the environment? Why?
YOU DO: Assessment Worksheet
Individual worksheet with pictures and symbols Match activities to environmental impact Circle environmentally friendly choices Draw one way you can help the environment
Extension Activity: Eco-Action Plan
For early finishers Create a poster showing 3 ways to help the environment at school Use pictures, symbols, and simple words Share ideas with the class
Key Learning
'Small actions by many people can make a big difference to our environment'
Plenary: What Have We Learned?
Name one human activity that affects the environment Share one way we can help protect our planet Show understanding using thumbs up/symbols Plan one action for tomorrow