Start the lesson by discussing with students what they know about how humans use resources from the environment. Introduce the concept of natural resources such as air, water, soil, and wood.

Watch the video 'Human Changes to the Environment' to provide a visual introduction to how human activities like building roads and cities impact the environment.

Explain how humans change the environment by taking resources and building infrastructure. Discuss the impact of these activities on plants and animals.

Use the video 'The Problem of Marine Debris' to illustrate the consequences of human activities on marine ecosystems and the importance of responsible resource usage.

Engage students in a discussion about how they think roads and cities change the environment. Encourage them to think about the effects on local wildlife and plant life.

Watch the video 'Animal Changes to the Environment' to compare how animals and humans alter their surroundings.

Have students create a model using sand, toy cars, and sticks to simulate how people change the environment. Discuss the changes they observe.

Use the assessment 'How Do People Change the Environment?' to guide students through creating and discussing their models.

Ask students to draw a picture of how they think their neighborhood would look if no human changes were made. Encourage them to think about the natural environment.

Use the assessment 'Review – Changes to the Environment' to evaluate students' understanding of how humans, plants, and animals affect the environment.

Have students share their drawings and discuss what they learned about human impacts on the environment. Encourage them to think of ways to minimize negative impacts.

Conclude with the 'Ways to Help the Environment' assessment to reinforce concepts of environmental stewardship and responsibility.