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	Resources and Human Impact
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Type of Resource: SciPack Average Rating:  based on 29 reviews Publication Title: None Location: Date: Pages: Grade Level: Elementary School, High School, Middle School

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	Sci=Packs Resources and Human Impact
	Carol M (Streamwood, IL) on October 20, 2012
	Great interactives and thorough review and explanation. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to review content or clear any misconceptions.

	Pleasantly Surprised
	Floyd (Honolulu, HI) on September 21, 2011
	This SciPack looks at global resources and the impact humans have on the system of Earth, with the Science Objects as follows: Earth as a System, Population Growth, Technology, and the Environment, Environmental Degradation, and Using Technoligy to Address Resource Issues. In a nut shell this SciPack describes many of our global resource problems/crises and causes and then posits preventative and redemptive solutions. I was pleasantly surprised by this SciPack. I expected the global warming issue to be hit hard in this one, but the focus was more on how certain real problems came to be, and possible fixes. The material beckoned toward stewardship and responsibility rather than blame or boogey issues. If I get a chance to present highly charged issues (doesn’t happen too often in math class) I would like to handle it in a similar way as this author. “Come let us reason” is an approach that builds knowledge and capacity for sustainable decision making.

	Excellent
	Nikki T on January 2, 2011
	This was very informative and gave excellent examples for deepening your knowledge about environmental issues. The simulations were very interactive and helpful with understanding the concepts.

	Helpful Overview
	Elissa (Palmyra, VA) on June 20, 2011
	A helpful review of concepts relating to the relationship between humans and surrounding ecosystems, this SciPack covers a broad range of ecology and energy related topics. Engaging case studies provided new ideas for relating these concepts to my middle school students.

	High Impact
	Laura Jones (Herndon, VA) on January 16, 2012
	I learned a great deal from this SciPak. It did an excellent job of sorting out all of the sides to environment impact, and presented it in a non-political but urgent way. I feel that the interactices inside it would be very useful with kids, especially the detailed case studies and the carbon footprint activity. I am glad I took it. It has made me think about my use of resources and I will be able to contribute to the school's effort to go green.

	Even a Kindergartener can make an impact
	Kris Shimizu (, Hawaii) on February 9, 2013
	This scipack is very thorough as it begins with a definition of the Earth's systems and details the components of how systems interact and its influences of life on Earth. It also details the impacts of outside influences such as things that humans do and how it affects the systems of the Earth (positive as well as negative impacts) As a kindergarten teacher, it is my responsibility to introduce the living and non-living units. Taking what I learned in this scipack will allow me to go further and teach my students things that influence as well as impact the living and non-living components on our Earth. One thing that stood out for me as I was reading this scipack was a misconception that was brought up that middle school students may have -is that life is organized in separate levels and things we do will/may not have an impact on other levels when it most certainly does. I think that at the kindergarten level when we introduce the living and non-living unit, we should already start to teach the students the importance of how everything we do now will affect ALL levels of life.

	My Review of Resources and Human Impact
	Ronaldo Relador (Bowie, MD) on December 20, 2011
	Very enlightening and so relevant to current issues.

	Engaging and Informative!
	Lorrie Armfield (Laurel, MD) on December 28, 2011
	This resource provides a good, clear, and concise review of the relationship between humans and and their environment (surrounding ecosystems). The case studies hook and hold the attention of the viewer in ways that more traditional methods could not; I look forward to harnessing the power of this awesome resource with my middle school scholars as we delve into 'The Environment' (Life Science Course).

	I'm environmentally enriched!
	Ronaldo Relador on January 12, 2011
	This learning tool is superbly unbeatable. Learning is fun, quick, and effective. All the more I hunger for learning.

	informative
	kristin mancusi-johnson on February 2, 2011
	I enjoyed this sci-pack the most!! It was very informative. In addition, the assessment questions were much more in tune with the interactives and review questions/quizzes than some of the other scipacks I have completed...

	Very useful
	Ahmed Mohamed (Egypt, CT) on September 15, 2012
	i learned what is the meaning of the enviroment and the different relations between organisms ..

	Very useful
	Ahmed Mohamed (Egypt, CT) on September 15, 2012
	i learned what is the meaning of the enviroment and the different relations between organisms ..

	Resources and Human Impact
	Yolanda Smith-Evans (Houston, TX) on April 5, 2012
	I just completed this scipack and learned a lot. The information was presented in a very logical and sequential manner. I would recommend this unit for studying and completing.

	Good Review
	Nathan T on September 23, 2011
	Good Sci Pack. Excellent pick for the free Sci Pack. Got to see how they are organized and what they offer. Good review on how the earth is one whole system, biotic and abiotic elements and the interconnectedness of the whole world. Helped me remember some earth science material and convinced me to try some other sci packs.

	Resources and Human Impact
	James Johnson (Custer City, PA) on November 23, 2012
	I'm about half way through this Scipack and I really like it. The questions are straightforward and not "tricky." It presents things in an unbiased way, yet covers all the bases.

	Earth Resources Sci Pack
	Kevin Weatherbee (Yuma, az) on May 22, 2012
	This is a GREAT pack. I thought I knew quite a bit on this subject, but was I surprised! It waas an eye-opening experience foor not only me but also my students. They got a kick out of "helping" their teacher "take a class".

	Beneficial
	John Pappas (Chicago, IL) on October 17, 2012
	I took this sci-pack solely because i was interested in the topic, but as i think about the content i wonder how i can incorporate this into my curriculum. I do not teach environmental science, so it is difficult for me to really use this information. But an area where i have found to lend its self to this content is when teaching about bacteria and bioremediation. I have found it to be an interesting lesson when teaching about human impact on the earth and how we use bacteria to clean up some of our waste we create. Most students think of bacteria as these bad organisms when they really do more helpful things than harmful. I have found the students engaged and interested in the lesson. Overall this is a great sci-pack because it taught me things that i forgot or simply didn't know. It is full of great information and can be applied to almost any grade level/

	Sci pack Resources and Human Impact
	Aracelly F on June 20, 2011
	It is amazing how humans and other living species interact with one another. It is essential that we learn to preserve and protect our resources. This Sci Pack is very informative and allows understanding of relationship between all species.

	Good SciPack
	Kelly (Brewster, NY) on November 27, 2011
	The resources and Human Impack Scipack is a really good and informative scipack. The interactives are fun and engaging to play around with. I recommend this scipack for anyone.

	Resources and Human Impact
	Yolanda Smith-Evans (Houston, TX) on March 8, 2012
	I've just started with this learning experience but I am learning a lot. The layout is easy to use and the material is current. I like how the check points are laced throughout. Although you can skip around, I found that I had to go back to some of the information to verify the accuracy of my answers. I have only completed the introduction and section 1 as of today's posted review.

	Good beginning
	Jennifer Rahn (Delafield, WI) on November 26, 2010
	This SciPack does a nice job of pulling together a lot of concepts about how we affect our environment, and how our environment affects us. There are thought-provoking sections on technology, both positive and negative, as well as a solid introduction to both biotic and abiotic factors and environmental ecology. Good for the elementary and middle school teacher who needs a quick background, and for the high school teacher who needs an organizational framework and a starting point.

	Great Pack for Earth Science Teachers!
	Rock P (Lowell, MA) on December 11, 2010
	I enjoyed this summary pack on earth resources and Human Impact... plenty of ideas to bring into the classroom.

	Great for Earth and Environmental Science
	Erik (Bountiful, UT) on May 10, 2012
	If you are teaching Earth Science or Environmental Science, this is definitely a resource that you want to check out. It clearly explains human impact upon the planet and ways that we can reduce it. It also goes through many of our energy producing resources and looks at the benefits and drawbacks of each!

	Surprising
	Tania A on March 2, 2012
	covers a lot of information in a very entertaining way!

	Good Overview
	Katherine Jezidija-Kendall on March 6, 2012
	This was a good overview of the very basics in the environmental concerns facing our world. A nice overview -- or refresher. I liked the graphs and statistics offered.

	Resources and Human Impact
	James Johnson (Custer City, PA) on November 24, 2012
	I thought the course was pretty straightforward and the test fair except for the question that dealt with social, political, and economic factors. It seemed like some of the choices could have been in more than 1 category and the distinction was not clear. Very poor question.

	Enjoyable
	Rebecca F (Elizabeth, WV) on December 8, 2012
	I found completing this SciPack an enjoyable exercise. It covers a nice range of topics related to the impact of humans on the environment and the types of alternative and renewable fuel sources. The interactives were nice and added to the overall quality of the product. My favorite part of the SciPacks is the pedogogical implications which helps to pinpoint common areas of student misconceptions. Overall a nice resource for the new environmental science teacher.

	Not much to get excited about here
	Eric Carlson (Royal City, WA) on March 6, 2012
	The SciPack was fine, but I felt that the material was at a very basic level. I don't know that I learned a lot from it, and I think I could have passed the assessment without having read the sections. However, the material is valuable, and contains important reminders that nothing we do is without a cost somewhere. This is a lesson our students would do well to learn, and if this SciPack can help get the message out, that's great.

	Resource SciPack
	Randee Holz on July 30, 2012
	I teach HS biology and I thought this scipak was a great overview of topics. It explained concepts in an easy and concise way. I also agree that some of the questions could be answered with prior knowledge.