What Are Natural Resources? Teaching Materials for Kids

Are you ready to inspire your students to become stewards of our planet? Take them on a journey to explore the fantastic world of natural resources and discover how we use them. In this instructional slide deck, they will find the different types of natural resources, from minerals and fossil fuels to water and air. They will also learn about renewable and nonrenewable resources and how they differ. With engaging visuals and interactive activities, your students will be motivated to learn and take action to protect our precious natural resources.

Curriculum-Aligned Science Activities for Earth Day and Every Day

This resource is an excellent tool to add to your Earth Day lesson plans or as an instructional aid for any Earth Science unit of study. The following learning goals can be addressed with this instructional slideshow.

• Understand the definition of natural resources and identify examples of different types of natural resources.
• Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources and provide examples of each.
• Identify the causes and consequences of resource depletion.
• Explore sustainable practices and technologies to conserve and manage natural resources for future generations.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address real-world environmental challenges related to natural resources.

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