Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Environmental Impacts
Summary
This comprehensive Introduction to Environmental Impacts lesson for upper elementary through high school. It includes bell ringer prompts to spark curiosity, a video quiz, a data analysis activity on global CO₂ emissions, and a hands-on “Energy Impact Dice Game.” This lesson is designed to help students understand the environmental consequences of different energy sources and the trade-offs involved in energy decisions.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on environmental impacts to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a per capita CO2 emissions data chart and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through environmental trade-offs of different energy sources in an interactive dice game.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to explore the environmental trade-offs of different energy sources in an interactive dice game.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Environmental Impacts lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Environmental Impacts lesson.
Downloadables