aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Human impact on the environment
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Introduction to Human Impact on the Environment

Fantastic Earth Explorers!

Hook: A Mysterious Package

Setting the Scene:

Good morning, scientists! Today, we’re going to become “Fantastic Earth Explorers!” But first, I have a mysterious package that arrived in our classroom. It’s wrapped in colorful paper, and I can’t wait to see what’s inside!

Unwrapping the Package

(As you build excitement, you can dramatically unwrap the package in front of the class.)

Inside the package, there are items from nature: a piece of plastic, some soil, a leaf, and a photo of a beautiful forest. These items represent our connection to the Earth and how humans have touched the environment.

Discussion Time

Let’s gather around and talk about these items.

• Plastic: What do you think this is? Do you know how it’s made? What happens when we throw it away?
• Soil: Why is soil important for plants and animals?
• Leaf: How do you think trees like this one help our planet?
• Photo of the Forest: What do you see in this picture? How might people change this place?

Think-Pair-Share

Take a moment to think about your own experiences.

1. Have you ever seen litter on the ground?
2. How do you think it affects animals or plants?
3. Can you think of ways that we can help our environment?

Now, turn to your partner and share your thoughts!

Transition to the Lesson

Fantastic! Now that we’ve shared our ideas, it’s time to dive deep into our topic. We will learn how human actions can help or hurt our beloved Earth. Are you ready to be amazing Earth Explorers? Let’s go! 🌍✨