Lesson 3: Conservation Laws & Policies
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and CITES.
How can legal frameworks effectively balance human development needs with the maintenance of biodiversity, ecosystem functionality, and long-term resilience in the face of climate change?
HS-LS2-7: Reducing human impact.
Reading and interpreting foundational legal/policy documents regarding the environment.
Evaluation of major environmental policies like the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the effectiveness of active habitat restoration
(DOK 4)
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Students choose a degraded local ecosystem, identify its primary stressors (pollution, fragmentation), and develop a comprehensive restoration plan that includes both scientific management and applicable legal protections.