Tragedy of the Commons Unit

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Grade Levels

8th - 11th

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Science, Environment, Government

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Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

Standards

NGSSHS-ESS3-3

NGSSMS-ESS3-4

NGSSMS-ESS3-3

NGSSHS-ESS3-4

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25+

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Immerse your students in the exploration of shared resources and environmental stewardship with this Tragedy of the Commons Unit. This low-prep unit invites students to delve into the essential question: "What is the tragedy of the commons?"

An indispensable component of any environmental science curriculum, this unit navigates the complex interplay between individual and collective interests in resource management. Students not only grapple with the concept of the tragedy of the commons but also explore real-world examples, fostering a deep understanding of the challenges and solutions associated with sustainable resource use. Equip your students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to address environmental issues and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Unit Pacing Guide
Tragedy of the Commons Lesson Plan
Tragedy of the Commons Background Information Worksheet & Answer Key
Tragedy of the Commons TedEd Video Questions & Answer Key
Tragedy of the Commons "Smurf" Activity & Answer Key
Tragedy of the Commons Fishing Lab & Answer Key
Tragedy of the Commons Quiz & Answer Key
Tragedy of the Commons Reflection Activity

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4 days

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NGSSHS-ESS3-3

Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among the management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity. Examples of factors that affect the management of natural resources include costs of resource extraction and waste management, per-capita consumption, and the development of new technologies. Examples of factors that affect human sustainability include agricultural efficiency, levels of conservation, and urban planning. Assessment for computational simulations is limited to using provided multi-parameter programs or constructing simplified spreadsheet calculations.

NGSSMS-ESS3-4

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems. Examples of evidence include grade-appropriate databases on human populations and the rates of consumption of food and natural resources (such as freshwater, mineral, and energy). Examples of impacts can include changes to the appearance, composition, and structure of Earth’s systems as well as the rates at which they change. The consequences of increases in human populations and consumption of natural resources are described by science, but science does not make the decisions for the actions society takes.

NGSSMS-ESS3-3

Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment. Examples of the design process include examining human environmental impacts, assessing the kinds of solutions that are feasible, and designing and evaluating solutions that could reduce that impact. Examples of human impacts can include water usage (such as the withdrawal of water from streams and aquifers or the construction of dams and levees), land usage (such as urban development, agriculture, or the removal of wetlands), and pollution (such as of the air, water, or land).

NGSSHS-ESS3-4

Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems. Examples of data on the impacts of human activities could include the quantities and types of pollutants released, changes to biomass and species diversity, or areal changes in land surface use (such as for urban development, agriculture and livestock, or surface mining). Examples for limiting future impacts could range from local efforts (such as reducing, reusing, and recycling resources) to large-scale geoengineering design solutions (such as altering global temperatures by making large changes to the atmosphere or ocean).

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