I Feel Renewed! Earth Resources Distribution & Population Impact
In this activity, students simulate the equal and unequal distribution of our renewable resources. Also, they consider the impact of our increasing population upon these resources and how engineers develop technologies to create resources.
Students discuss renewable resourcesCopyright Wikimedia Commons http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Alternative_Energies.jpg
Bioengineers work with scientists in genetic engineering to modify or manipulate living organisms. By changing the genetics of foods and animals, they hope to provide more resources and develop food that can be grown in unfavorable soil conditions. Other engineers are creating methods that change the genetic make-up of crops to require fewer pesticides.
After this activity, student should be able to:
- Develop an understanding for the distribution of renewable and non-renewable resources.
- Understand the impact that the world's population growth has on our renewable resources.
- Understand how engineers work to develop larger amounts of resources for us to use.