Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 5

Human Impact on Habitats

Human activities can have harmful or helpful effects on natural habitats. A habitat is the natural environment where plants, animals, and other living things make their home. When humans change or damage habitats, entire ecosystems can be disrupted. But when humans take action to protect nature, habitats can recover and thrive.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify ways humans harm natural habitats
2Describe actions that help protect and restore habitats
3Match human activities to the habitats they most affect

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