Human Impact: Urban Development

Explore the impact of urban development in this engaging environmental science worksheet for middle grades! Urban development occurs when cities grow larger and expand into new areas. This two-page worksheet invites students to use their research and analysis skills to better understand how urban development can impact the environment in which these cities grow. Learners will investigate some of the problems caused by urban development, research its impact in a city of their choosing using online resources or books, and ultimately explore and propose solutions for some of the negative impacts of urban development on the local environment.