Land and Water Use

Do we have enough land to feed the world?

Developing Understanding: This unit explores human activities that disrupt ecosystem both positively and negatively and the methods employed to reduce impact. It examine human use of natural resources through many means, including mining and clearcutting, and the impacts on the environment. Agricultural practices in particular can cause environmental disruption. For example, one of the largest uses of freshwater is for irrigation. Every irrigation method employed for agriculture has its own benefits and drawbacks. In subsequent units, students will examine different types of energy resources, the consumption of these resources, and the impact on the environment.

Enduring Understanding(s): When humans use natural resources, they alter natural systems. Humans can mitigate their impact on land and water resources through sustainable use.


APES CED Unit 5

NOTE: Topic 5.9, Impacts of Mining will NOT be covered in this unit, but will instead be covered in Energy.

SG Land Use A
SG Land Use B
Land and Water Use Vocabulary List

Article on how America uses its land:

Palm Oil Deforestation

Traditional Fishing Methods Descriptions and Videos - This link takes you to the various commercial fishing methods where you will find descriptions and videos of each method.

Land Use TED Talks

APES Lecture Week 15 Agriculture.mp4
APES Lecture Irrigation and Pesticides.mp4
APES Week 17 Lecture Meat Fishing and Aquaculture.mp4