The Anthropocene

Provided by: OER Project |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This interactive online course discusses the reasons why many geoligists think we are now in a new epoch, called the Anthropocene, due to the overwhelming effects humanity has had on the biosphere.
It includes a video, a vocabulary worksheet, articles, reading guides, a graph interpretation worksheet, a writing assignment, and an assessment.

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Subjects: Biology, History, English Language Arts

Authors: OER Project

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

This resource does a great job of summarizing information, activating prior knowledge, helping students think critically, and allowing students to work on their reading and writing skills.
Students can test their knowledge at the end with the interactive assessment.

Additional Prerequisites

The PDF worksheets are available for download to print off for students.
Students will need access to a computer and Internet connection to use the online features.

Differentiation

Middle school students will benefit from the vocabulary worksheet, summaries, and guided reading sheets.
High school students could have discussions about the topics covered to gain additional understanding and insights.
Math classes could use the graph and worksheet presented as an example of plotting data over time and calculating slope.
As an extension, have students use this interactive data resource to investigate the drivers of climate change for the world or for specific countries.
Biology classes can connect this lesson to biodiversity loss, the sixth mass extinction event, and habitat loss.
Social studies classes can expand on the connections to education and equality.

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OER Project

OER Project equips teachers with free, innovative curricula and teaching tools that spark curiosity and inspire critical thinking in students. Our courses place student inquiry at the center of learning, and are designed to be adaptable across age levels and state standards.