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Environmental Justice

By Platform Administrator · Submitted Sep 30, 2026

Content Area
Science and Technology/Engineering
Grade
7

Students take on the role of environmental activist-educators who strive to educate elementary school students about environmental restoration in the wake of natural and human-caused disturbances to ecosystems. Students research the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to natural or man-made environmental disasters or issues. Their job is to understand the impact that disasters have on both the environment as well as the many ways they impact humans. This includes understanding the social, economic, health, legal, and political impact and effects, so they can begin to develop solutions for returning the environment to its optimal state. Students then create educational materials for elementary students on their topic that describes the environmental issue, causes, impact, and possible alternatives or solutions.

MA Standards

7.LS.2.4
Analyze data to provide evidence that disruptions (natural or human-made) to any physical or biological component of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in all its populations. Clarification Statement: Focus should be on ecosystem characteristics varying over time, including disruptions such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, oil spills, and construction.
7.LS.2.5
Evaluate competing design solutions for protecting an ecosystem. Discuss benefits and limitations of each design.* Clarification Statements: Examples of design solutions could include water, land, and species protection and the prevention of soil erosion. Examples of design solution constraints could include scientific, economic, and social considerations.
7.LS.2.6
Explain how changes to the biodiversity of an ecosystem—the variety of species found in the ecosystem—may limit the availability of resources humans use. Clarification Statement: Examples of resources can include food, energy, medicine, and clean water.

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