World Earth Day

# How Humans’ Overuse of Natural Resources is Affecting our Planet Dive deep into natural habitats and explore how human activity has impacted wildlife. Through immersion and observation, students can develop an understanding of how and why humans use plastics, the impact of extracting natural resources and the effect these processes have on ecosystems. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe how human activities alter natural ecosystems 2. Explain why human activities are harmful to these natural ecosystems 3. Outline ways sustainable strategies are employed to support natural ecosystems ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of different resources designed to help your students develop a better understanding of the issues relating to human activity, the impact they have on natural habitats—such as the displacement of wildlife, and some solutions for reintroducing species back into their natural environments. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track you want to view Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***Natural Resources Explorable Scene*** - Set foot into a quarry environment and witness the extraction of natural resources such as plastic production. With this explorable scene, students develop an understanding of the processes involved in extracting natural resources and the long-term impact these have on natural habitats. - [Natural Resources](https://edvr.se/6rg-6ex-WTP/natural-resources) ***Wild World Video, Rewilding Europe*** - Discover how European wildlife lives in a region of the world most marked by human activities. From the conservation of species to the rewilding of an entire continent, Europe is now at a crossroads. **You will need an Eduverse+ subscription to access this resource.** - Movie: Rewilding Europe ***Oceans Plastics Explorable Scene*** - Your students can immerse themselves in an ocean environment to deepen their understanding of the different ways plastic waste reaches the oceans. Encourage your students to dive under the water to identify how plastics may cause problems for animals such as turtles. - [Oceans Plastics](https://alpha.edvr.se/vIE-NBP-vJr/ocean-plastics-pollution) ***360 Images*** - By observing and analysing these images from around the world, students can identify different objects made from plastic and how humans use them. They can also begin to analyse the extent of the global problem of plastics as an ocean pollutant. - The beach after the storm is polluted with garbage, Sri Lanka - Paradise and Flip Flops, Komodo Island - High tide mark, Gili Trawangan - Plastic Dump (Blue Hole) - Dahab, Egypt ***360 Images*** - By observing and analysing these images, your students can discuss how awareness of the issues with plastics can be addressed. Students should consider how plastics can be safely collected from oceans and beaches, and the ways they can be reused and recycled. - The Mad Crab of Kochi - Inside a sculpture with figure on phone highlighting plastic waste being washed up on beaches ***Fighting Climate Change 360 Video*** - By observing and analysing this video, your students see how people worldwide are raising awareness of plastics in our oceans. - [Fighting Climate Change](https://edvr.se/Gol-VnL-sKF/360v-ocean-cleanup)