when people use more resources than Earth can replace

the mass production and sale of cheaply made clothing that is not worn often and is quickly replaced

the exchange of goods, money and services between countries

resources that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

The impact of consumption

Geography

An introduction to the Anthropocene

Evidence of the Anthropocene

The human impact on ecosystems

Plastic pollution

Threats to oceans

Fieldwork: Planning an air pollution enquiry and collecting data

Fieldwork: Presenting air pollution data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating air pollution data

Phasing out fossil fuels

Alternative energy supplies

Global governance

Our future climate

Sustainability: A new way of living

This unit teaches pupils about how humans have affected our world by looking at environmental issues such as plastic pollution and the impact of fossil fuel use. The unit leads pupils to question whether we are in a new geological epoch.

Anthropocene: What is the impact of humans on the world?

Cheap clothes quickly bought and thrown away

A cheap t-shirt worn twice and thrown away

Which of these is an example of fast fashion?

What is a major problem caused by overconsumption?

Which of the following best explains why incinerating waste is not always good for the environment?

What does the term “Anthropocene” suggest?

Which of these activities has the greatest impact on the atmosphere?

Which physical system includes rivers, glaciers, and groundwater?

Which of these shows human impact on the geosphere?

Which of these best shows human impact on the biosphere?

What human activity is a major cause of biodiversity loss?

The impact of consumption

Lesson outcome