Impact Of Human Activities On Environment Part 1

Hey! Hey! I've been working on a new teaching material. I have just finished a few and some are still in the process. So, tonight I would like to briefly share some introduction on the new teaching material.

Subject                            : Science

Class                               : Year 6

Lesson                             : Impact Of Human Activities On Environment

Theme                             : Investigating Living Things

Learning Area                 : Interaction Among Living Things

Learning Objectives        : Knowing the impact of human activities on environment.

Learning Outcomes         : Pupils should be able to;

·         Give examples of environmental destruction caused by human.

·         Explain how human activities cause environment destruction.

·         Predict what will happen to the Earth if human activities are not controlled.

INTRODUCTION:

Look at these pictures.

Can you guess what these environmental destruction are?

They are environmental destruction caused by human activities.

Let’s find out when and where they happen.

Ok!! I will stop here for now and I will be bringing u more tomorrow on the continuation of this lesson. See you!!

How Can We Help Endangered Species?

Dear friends. I thought it would be important for us to be aware of the ways to help endangered species. So I did some readings and compile a few together. This can also help us to give extra information to our pupils later.


Conserve Habitats

One of the most important ways to help threatened plants and animals survive is to protect their habitats permanently in national parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas. There they can live without too much interference from humans. It is also important to protect habitats outside reserves such as on farms and along roadsides. You can visit a nearby national park or nature reserve. Some national parks have special guided tours and walks for kids. Talk to the rangers to find out whether there are any threatened species and how they are being protected. You and your friends might be able to help the rangers in their conservation work. When you visit a national park, make sure you obey the wildlife code: follow fire regulations; leave your pets at home; leave flowers, birds’ eggs, logs and bush rocks where you find them; put your rubbish in a bin or, better still, take it home. If you have friends who live on farms, encourage them to keep patches of bush as wildlife habitats and to leave old trees standing, especially those with hollows suitable for nesting animals. Some areas have groups which look after local lands and nature reserves. They do this by removing weeds and planting local native species in their place. You could join one of these groups, or even start a new one with your parents and friends. Ask your local parks authority or council for information. By removing rubbish and weeds and replanting with natives you will allow the native bush to gradually regenerate. This will also encourage native animals to return. Make Space For Our Wildlife Build a bird feeder and establish a birdbath for the neighborhood birds. Plant a tree and build a birdhouse in your backyard. Start composting in your backyard garden or on your balcony. It eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers which are harmful to animals and humans, and it benefits your plants! Ask your parents not to use harmful chemicals in your garden or home. Recycle, Reduce, And Reuse Encourage your family to take public transportation. Walk or ride bicycles rather than using the car. Save energy by turning off lights, radios and the TV when you are not using them. Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth and use water-saving devices on your toilet, taps and shower-head. Ask your parents to buy products and food without packaging whenever possible. Take your own bag to the store. It will reduce the amount of garbage and waste your family produces. Recycle your toys, books and games by donating them to a hospital, daycare, nursery school or children's charity. Encourage your family to shop for organic fruits and vegetables. Plant Native Plants That Are Local To The Area  If you can, plant native plants instead of non-native or introduced ones in your garden. You don’t want seeds from introduced plants escaping into the bush. Native grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees are more likely to attract native birds, butterflies and other insects, and maybe even some threatened species.  Control Introduced Plants And Animals Non-native plants and animals are ones that come from outside your local area. Some parks and reserves, beaches, bush-land and rivers are now infested with invasive plants, and native species often cannot compete with these plants.  Many environmental weeds come from people’s gardens.  Sometimes, the seeds are taken into the bush by the wind or by birds. Controlling these foreign species is an important step in protecting wildlife Join An Organization There are many community groups working on conservation activities. Join an organization in your area and start helping today!  Make Your Voice Heard State and territory government conservation agencies are responsible for the management of national parks and the protection of wildlife. They are sometimes supported by public foundations. Tell your family, friends and work mates about threatened species and how they can help them. Start a group dedicated to protecting a threatened plant or animal in your area or perhaps to help care for a national park. Write articles or letters about threatened species to newspapers. Ring up talk-back radio programs to air your concerns, or arrange to talk on your community radio station.

Some videos on endangered species

Hi friends. Recently I've been busy researching for videos related to endangered species. Here are some interesting video's links that I would like to share with all of you. I hope that these videos will create an awareness on the importance of fighting for animals cruelty and hopefully our voice will be heard in order to protect these endangered species.

Endangered Animals Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUoyx2U_viA

Extinct Animals Rediscovered:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaQd7Zfqj7g&feature=related

Extinct Animals 20th Century!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNmTLLmhxFQ&feature=related

12 Interesting Animals That Are Extinct
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh7hxmiYcvs&feature=related

Endangered Animals Campaign - Save The Pandas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcAbd8odMZo

Stop Extinction Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVm0clljZj0&feature=related

Species Extinction Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpxmTZ02FXg&feature=related

The Permian Mass Extinction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDbz2dpebhQ&feature=related

ACTIVITY :

The Wira Alam Project was officiated on June 5, 1998.

It is a joint effort organized by the Department of Environment Malaysia, the Malaysian Nature Society and the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

This project is to encourage environmental awareness.

It aimed to involve Malaysians in environmental conservation projects from schooling age.

Visit the website of Sahabat Alam or your local Department of Environment offices to find out the details of this interesting project.

Register yourself to take part in their activities.           

You will receive three free activity books for you to complete.

http://www.hati.my/environment/sahabat-alam-malaysia-sam/

EVALUATION:

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Question 5

SUMMARY

EXTENSION

The diagram below shows how fossils are formed.

Plants

Endangered Plants

Can you give some examples of endangered plants in Malaysia?

What re the names of these plants?

Animals

Extinction of Animals

The Wooly Mammoth, Saber Toot Tiger, Dodo, Quagga and Tasmanian Tiger are animals that have become extinct.

Endangered Animals

Can you name a few endangered animals?

Are Javan rhinos endangered?

The Javan rhino is one of the world’s rarest animals.

It is known to inhabit only two places, in Indonesia and Vietnam.

In 1934, the Javan rhino was said to have been the rarest of all earth’s large mammals.

The Javan rhinos have been classified as endangered since the 1960s.

What causes the decline in Javan rhinoceroses?

Are tiges endangered?

Tigers have been classified as endangered since the 1970s.

What causes the tiger to be classified as endangered?

Are Asian elephants endangered?

They are classified endangered since the 1970s.

Why are elephants classified as endangered?

Are pangolins or scaly anteaters (tenggiling) endangered?

They have been classified as endangered since the year 2000.

What caused the pangolins to be classified as endangered?

Are orang utans endangered?

Orang utans have been classified as critically endangered since the year 2003.

Why are orang utans critically endangered?