SUMMARY

This slideshow gallery of 8 images from Climate Central illustrates the impact humans have had on our natural environment, an impact so significant scientist believe that it will constitute a new geological age "the Anthropocene". This age is named to represent the human-dominated influence, marked by measurable changes in the earth's climate, geography, and biological composition.

GOALS

Visually demonstrate the severe impact humans have had on our natural environment, with potentially catastrophic results

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS

VIEW SLIDESHOW>> www.climatecentral.org/gallery/graphics/the-age-of-man-a-new-geological-epoch/

TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE

This gallery can be used as a visual aid in or out of the classroom for formal or informal education.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is at the discretion of the educator and how this gallery is applied.

REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

Images created for Climate Central, Published: Feb 22nd, 2011 in Causes, Greenhouse Gases, Impacts, Climate, Society, Global

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