Humans are working to improve impacts on the environment | MightyOwl Science | 5th Grade

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Humans have had a great impact on the earth. Scientists have been hard at work to help lessen the impact we have on the atmosphere. Let's learn about some alternatives that scientists have been working on!

Key terms: biology, enzyme, bacteria, greenhouse gas

Key takeaways:
- Understand what greenhouse gases are and how they affect our atmosphere
- Understand that methane is more potent and has a greater warming power than carbon dioxide
- Understand that making of concrete is a large contributor to carbon dioxide emissions
- Learn about an alternative to concrete, breaking down plastic and jet fuel

Aligned with Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards
Earth and Human Activity
5-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.