7th grade human impact on Earth videos

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This 7th grade human impact playlist (ages 12–13) covers natural resources, air and water pollution, plastics, deforestation, climate change and conservation, with National Geographic's "Plastics 101", TED-Ed's "What is the tragedy of the commons?" and Learn Bright. Play all on repeat, or loop one explanation for a class discussion.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Natural Resources for Kids | Teach your kids and students about Earths Natural ResourcesNatural Resources for Kids | Teach your kids and students about Earths Natural ResourcesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood - Crash Course Kids #2.1Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood - Crash Course Kids #2.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3How to Get Resources - Picky Pineapples: Crash Course Kids #2.2How to Get Resources - Picky Pineapples: Crash Course Kids #2.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas AmendolareWhat is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas AmendolareTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Human impacts on ecosystems | Biodiversity and human impacts | High school biology | Khan AcademyHuman impacts on ecosystems | Biodiversity and human impacts | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Air Pollution for Kids | Learn about the Causes and Effects of Air PollutionAir Pollution for Kids | Learn about the Causes and Effects of Air PollutionLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Air Pollution 101 | National GeographicAir Pollution 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Water Pollution for Kids | Learn How to Keep Our Water CleanWater Pollution for Kids | Learn How to Keep Our Water CleanLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  9. 9H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems: Crash Course Kids #33.1H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems: Crash Course Kids #33.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Watersheds and human activity | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan AcademyWatersheds and human activity | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Ocean systems, resources, and human activity | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan AcademyOcean systems, resources, and human activity | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Plastics 101 | National GeographicPlastics 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  13. 13What really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma BryceWhat really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma BryceTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How Plastic Pollution Impacts Our Oceans 🌊🐠: Endangered Species | FuseSchoolHow Plastic Pollution Impacts Our Oceans 🌊🐠: Endangered Species | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Climate 101: Deforestation | National GeographicClimate 101: Deforestation | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How Deforestation Impacts Life  🌳🌍: The Truth Revealed! | FuseSchoolHow Deforestation Impacts Life 🌳🌍: The Truth Revealed! | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Extinct and Endangered Animals for Kids | What we can do to protect endangered speciesExtinct and Endangered Animals for Kids | What we can do to protect endangered speciesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Biomagnification and the Trouble with ToxinsBiomagnification and the Trouble with ToxinsAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Burning Fossil Fuels and Climate Change | Environmental Chemistry | FuseSchoolBurning Fossil Fuels and Climate Change | Environmental Chemistry | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Climate Change for Kids | A fun engaging introduction to climate change for kidsClimate Change for Kids | A fun engaging introduction to climate change for kidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Light Pollution 101 | National GeographicLight Pollution 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Humans and ecosystems: how do vultures provide ecosystem services? | Khan AcademyHumans and ecosystems: how do vultures provide ecosystem services? | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Recycling for Kids | Learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleRecycling for Kids | Learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Renewable Energy 101 | National GeographicRenewable Energy 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Renewable Energy Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipRenewable Energy Video for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  26. 26How to Conserve Water | National GeographicHow to Conserve Water | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  27. 27A Fresh Future: Crash Course Kids #33.2A Fresh Future: Crash Course Kids #33.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Water Fix!: Crash Course Kids #36.2Water Fix!: Crash Course Kids #36.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Why Sustainability Matters 🌍: A Guide for Beginners| FuseSchoolWhy Sustainability Matters 🌍: A Guide for Beginners| FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop

What does 7th grade human impact cover?

In 7th grade, students learn where natural resources come from and how human activity affects land, water, air and living things. After this unit they can explain causes of pollution and habitat loss and describe ways people conserve resources. Grade levels vary by country and school.

How can a teacher use loops in a lesson on pollution?

Save the key part of each video, such as how plastic reaches the ocean, as an A–B section on the number keys 1–9. During discussion, jump straight to that section and replay it, instead of searching through the whole video.

Frequently asked questions

Is the playlist balanced and age-appropriate?

Yes. The videos explain problems such as pollution and deforestation calmly, and many end with practical solutions like recycling, renewable energy and saving water. They come from National Geographic, TED-Ed, Khan Academy, FuseSchool, Crash Course Kids, Learn Bright and Generation Genius.

How can I keep sessions short?

Use Stop after N loops so a video plays a set number of times and then stops, or pick two or three videos from one part of the list, such as water use, and play them on repeat as a short review block.