Question

warm-up activity
identify the influence
analyze influences
choose one scenario and write a short reflection analyzing the influence the individual has on the environment.
how does this environmental impact affect the health of others?
while washing dishes, evan fills up the sink and then turns off the faucet. | junior class president rashawn stays after school once a week with some classmates to pick up garbage around campus. | debbie chooses not to smoke.
ms. smith uses a glass water bottle and refills it every day. | a farmer chooses not to use pesticides on crops. | in woodshop, mr. scott wears ear protection and provides them to the students working with large power tools.
write like you would for a staar response:

Explanation:

Let's choose the scenario of "A farmer chooses not to use pesticides on crops". The farmer's decision reduces chemical residues in soil, water, and crops. This environmental impact (less chemical pollution) positively affects others' health: fewer toxic substances in food (reducing risks of pesticide - related illnesses like nausea, organ damage) and cleaner water/air (lowering respiratory or digestive issues from pesticide exposure).

Answer:

Scenario: A farmer chooses not to use pesticides on crops.
Influence on environment: Reduces chemical pollution in soil, water, and on crops.
Impact on others' health: Decreases exposure to toxic pesticides via food (lowering risks of pesticide - induced illnesses like gastrointestinal problems, neurological issues) and through cleaner water/air (reducing respiratory or skin - related health issues from pesticide contamination).