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Category Emerging 1 Developing 2 Proficient 3 Exemplary 4 Understanding of Natural Systems Response does not illustrate any understanding of natural system functions and / or human impact on the environment. Using limited details, response illustrates limited understanding of natural system functions or human impact on the environment. Using adequate details, response illustrates an understanding of natural systems functions and human impact on the environment. Using accurate and appropriate details, response illustrates a thorough understanding of natural systems functions and the effects of human impact on the environment. Environmental Impact Based on data provided, misinterprets or fails to recognize the impact of individuals or societies on the environment. Based on data provided, recognizes the impact of individuals and societies on the environment but cannot formulate strategies to minimize this impact. Based on data provided, recognizes the impact of individuals and societies on the environment and formulates strategies to minimize this impact. on data provided, recognizes the impact of individuals as members of a larger society and formulates an integrated approach to minimizing a society’s impact on the environment.
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