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6th Grade Social Studies: World Geography and Global Issues SS060501
Unit 5: Human/Environment Interaction Lesson 1
2004
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UN TED NATIO S N V I RO ENT PRO' R ME
This theme asked that we make a choice as to how we want to treat the
Earth's seas and oceans.
Oceans cover 70 percent of the world's surface and more than 90 percent
of the world's living biomass - from seaweed to blue whales - is found in
the oceans.
More than 3.5 billion people depend on the seas for their primary source of
food. The numbers could double in 20 years.
More than 70 percent of the world's marine fisheries are fished up to or

beyond their sustainable limit. Stocks of fish such as tuna, cod, swordfish
and marlin have declined by up to 90 percent in the past century.
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2005
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When roads and buildings replace natural land cover, urban air
temperatures can exceed those of the surrounding countryside by as muer.
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as 41 F (5 C). Creation or preservation of green spaces in cities can lessen
this so-called heat-island effect. Green areas in urban settings also
produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and enhance air quality; provide
storm water control; and provide habitat for urban wildlife. Well-managed
urban settlements can support growing urban populations by limiting their
impact on the environment and improving their health.

2006
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 5 June 2006
DESERTS AND DESERTIFICATION
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DON'T DESERT DRYLANDS!

This theme emphasized the importance of protecting drylands, which
cover more than 40% of the planet's land area. This ecosystem is home to
one-third of the world's people.
') Desertification is defined by the UN Convention to Combat
Desertification as "land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid
areas resulting from various 'factors, including climatic variations and
human activities." Land degradation in dry lands is defined as the reduction
or loss of the biological or economic productivity of dry lands. It affects one
third of the Earth's surface and more than 1 billion people.
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The consequences of desertification and drought include food

insecurity, famine and poverty. The ensuing social, economic, and political
tensions can create conflicts, cause more impoverishment, and further
increase land degradation. Growing desertification worldwide threatens to
increase by millions the number of poor forced to seek new homes and
_) livelihoods.

2007
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The futures of hundreds of millions of people across the world will be

affected by declines in snow cover, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost, and lake
ice. Effects are likely to include significant changes in the availability of
water supplies for drinking and agriculture. Additionally, rising sea levels
may affect low lying coasts and islands. An estimated 40 percent of the
world's population could be affected by loss of snow and glaciers on the
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mountains of Asia. Similar challenges are facing countries, communities,
farmers, and power generators in the Alps to the Andes and the Pyrenees. ..)

2008
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 5 JUNE 2008
Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy
Recognizing that climate change was becming the defining issue of our
era, this theme asked countries, companies, and communities to focus on
greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World
Environment Day in 2008 highlighted resources and initiatives that
promoted low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy
efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation, and eco-friendly
)consumption.

2009
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 5 JUNE 2009
Climate change will affect many aspects of the environment. Globally,

there will be more extreme weather including drought, flooding, disruption
and destruction of plant and animal species, the spread of diseases and
other natural disasters. These consequences make the issue of climate
change a major concern to all.
Halting climate change will require a commitment from everyone because

humans are causing the damage. Green technologies and habits should
replace carbon emitting, fuel-guzzling practices. Responsible use of water,
energy, and recycling on the part of individuals can go a long way in saving
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our future from catastrophes and devastation.

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2010
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This theme echoed the urgent call to conserve the diversity of life on our
. planet. A world without biodiversity is a very bleak prospect. Millions of
} people and millions of species all share the same planet, and only together
can we enjoy a safer and more prosperous future.
A total of 17,291 species are known to be threatened with extinction -
from little-known plants and insects to charismatic birds and mammals. This
is just the tip of the iceberg; many species disappear before they are even
discovered.
The reason? Human activities. With our present approach to
development, we have caused the clearing of much of the original forest,
drained half of the world's wetlands, depleted three quarters of all fish
stocks, and emitted enough heat-trapping gases to keep our planet warming
for centuries to come. We have put our foot on the accelerator, making
species extinctions occur at up to 1000 times the natural rate.
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2011
Forests cover one third of the earth's land mass, performing vital functions
and services around the world which make our planet alive with possibilities. In ")
fact, 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. They playa key role
in our battle against climate change, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere while
storing carbon dioxide.
Forests feed our rivers and are essential to supplying the water for nearly
500/0 of our largest cities. They create and maintain soil fertility. They help to
regulate the often devastating impact of storms, floods and fires. Forests are
home to more than half of the terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.
They are the green lungs of the earth, vital to the survival of people everywhere -
- all seven billion of us.
Moreover, they embody so much of what is good and strong in our lives.
Yet despite all of these priceless ecological, economic, social and health
benefits, we are destroying the very forests we need to live and breathe.

2012 ....

WOR D ENV R ME DAY S J

Green Economv: Does t include vou?
There were two components to this theme. The first tackled

the subject of the Green Economy. The UN Environment
Programme defines the Green Economy as one that results
in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly
reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. In its
simplest expression, a green economy can be thought of as one
which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.
The second part of the theme questioned what this all meant
for individuals. The idea was if the Green Economy is about social
equity and inclusiveness then technically it is all about you! The
question therefore asked one to find out more about the Green
Economy and assess whether, in their country, they were being
included in it.

2013
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT
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This theme is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign. According
to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion
tons of food is wasted. This is equivalent to the same amount produced in
the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, 1 in every 7 people in
the world go to bed hungry and more than 20,000 children under the age of
5 die daily from hunger.
Given this enormous imbalance in lifestyles and the resultant
devastating effects on the environment, the year's theme - Think. Eat.
Save - encouraged people to become more aware of the environmental
impact of the food choices they make and empowers them to make
informed decisions.
While the planet is struggling to provide us with enough resources to
sustain its 7 billion people, FAO estimates that a third of global food
production is either wasted or lost. Food waste is an enormous drain on
natural resources and a contributor to negative environmental impacts.


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6th Grade Social Studies: World Geography and Global Issues SS060501

Unit 5: Human/Environment Interaction Lesson 1

More than 70 percent of the world's marine fisheries are fished up to or

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 9 of 25

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 10 of 25

DON'T DESERT DRYLANDS!

The consequences of desertification and drought include food

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 11 of 25

The futures of hundreds of millions of people across the world will be

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 12 of 25

Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 13 of 25

Climate change will affect many aspects of the environment. Globally,

Halting climate change will require a commitment from everyone because

Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 14 of 25

~ANY SPletts ONE PI.AHT ONE FU1URil

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WOR D ENV R ME DAY S J

There were two components to this theme. The first tackled

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