This Concept Assessment / Test Prep Activity directly supports NGSS Standard MS.ESS3.4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems. The purpose of this activity is to explain how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems. In this activity, students will read passages focusing on human population growth, resource consumption, and environmental consequences. After reading, they will answer multiple-choice questions to assess their understanding of the concepts. This activity includes 25 questions, each addressing five key objectives related to the standard.This package includes a lesson plan, instructor activity guide, students activity guide, response worksheet, answer key, and digital response worksheet. Just print, prep, and it’s ready to go.