1. Do Now
If there was an alien invasion and all humans were taken to a planet far far away, what do you think would happen on planet Earth? Explain in 5 to 8 sentences what would happen in nature if humans disappeared?
(8 mins)

2. Date: 30 August 2018 Standard: HS-LS2
Date: 30 August 2018 Standard: HS-LS2.2 – Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales. Objective: Students will critically examine The Lorax piece and explain its relation to biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Do Now Activity 1: Pair share “Do Now” answers (3 mins) Activity 2: Video Clip: After watching the video clip about “What would happen if humans disappeared”, how has your opinion changed? What have you learned? Activity 3: Video Clip: The Lorax Answer the questions on The Lorax handout as you watch the video. (This will be graded!)

3. Activity 1: Pair and Share (3 mins)
Pair up with someone at your table and share your opinions of what you think will happen if all humans disappeared from planet Earth.

4. Activity 2 (5 mins)
Video Clip: After watching the video clip about “What would happen if humans disappeared”, how has your opinion changed? What have you learned? Write your responses in your notebook.

5. Activity 3: The Lorax
Video Clip: The Lorax Answer the questions on The Lorax handout as you watch the video. (This will be graded!)