Learning About Natural Resources
Learning Object — Quiz
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Quiz: Learning About Natural Resources
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle are meaningless words to students who do not have a clear understanding of the importance of natural resources. In this engaging production students first learn about the three types of natural resources: inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable. Next, identify the earth's wide variety of natural resources—air, water, oil, coal, gas, forests/trees, soil, rocks, plants, and minerals. Last, see how we use each of these natural resources in every day life.
Student Application
Think about what natural resources are used to make the objects you use everyday.
Learning Objectives
- Students will know the three types of natural resources: inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable.
- Inexhaustible natural resources cannot be used up.
i) Air is inexhaustible. All living things need air to live. Air is also used for things like blowing up toys, hearing sounds, and flying...
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- Inexhaustible natural resources cannot be used up.
Supporting Activities
- Take a trip to a local recycling plant. Students will be able to see how recycling works, what kind of things can be recycled, and the benefits of recycling.
- Bring to class several items that come from natural resources. They could be things like clothing, a nail or screw, some food items, or a toy made of wood. Have the stud...
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