5.1 Tragedy of the Commons

Enduring Understanding:When humans use natural resources, they alter natural systems.Learning Objective:Explain the concept of the tragedy of the commons. Essential Knowledge:The tragedy of the commons suggests that individuals will use shared resources in their own self-interest rather than in keeping with the common good, thereby depleting the resources. Quick 4.7 Solar Radiation and Earth's Seasons Vocabulary Review Revolution The movement of Earth around the Sun Rotation The spinning of Earth on its axis Equator Where the most direct sunlight occurs on Earth (always summer) Poles Where the least amount of indirect light occurs on Earth (always winter) Seasons on Earth caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis that creates varying degrees of sunlight A Year on Earth The time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the sun A Day on Earth Caused by the rotation of the Earth and its relation to the sun What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas Amendolare (TED-Ed) Great, quick explanation of the TOC 5.1 Tragedy of the Commons Notes 5.1 DOL D D A C