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Which subject	Biology
What topic	Human Impact on the planet
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Human Impact on the Planet

Objectives

• Understand the various ways humans impact the environment.
• Analyze both positive and negative impacts of human activities on ecosystems.
• Evaluate solutions for minimizing negative human impacts.
• Promote awareness and responsibility toward environmental stewardship.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint presentation on human impact on the planet
• Handouts with facts and statistics on human impact
• Internet access for research (if possible)
• Worksheets for group activity

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 9 (14-15 years old)

Subject

Biology

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson corresponds with the national curriculum standards on environmental science, focusing on ecosystems, human influences, and sustainability.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the topic with a brief overview of human impact on the environment. Engage students with a question: "How do we impact the planet?"
2	Presentation	10 min	Use a PowerPoint presentation to discuss various human activities (deforestation, pollution, urbanization) and their effects on ecosystems. Include statistics and real-life examples.
3	Group Activity	10 min	Divide the class into small groups (4 students each) to evaluate a specific human impact on the environment and brainstorm potential solutions. Provide worksheets for notes.
4	Group Sharing	3 min	Groups share their findings and proposed solutions with the class. Ensure all groups can contribute.
5	Conclusion & Reflection	2 min	Summarize key points from the lesson. Encourage students to think critically about their own impact and how they can contribute to solutions.

Homework

• Assign reading on a specific human impact issue and ask students to write a one-page reflection on what they learned and their thoughts on possible solutions.
• Students will turn in their assignments for review without presenting them in class.

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