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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the use of natural resources for long and short term purposes. They focus on the use of wood for short term (fuel) and long term (building material). Students listen to a lecture by Dr. Jeff Alwang about his experiences as a technical economic development assistant in Zimbabwe. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students identify water and land as natural resources. They investigate water sources and describe ways it is used as an econmic resource. After examing photos of the various applications of water resources, they draw pictures of ways it can be used. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate the concept of natural resources. They search for how the natural resources are used in the economy. The information is obtained with the help of primary and secondary resources. They design a 2 page insert for a History textbook for a cumulative assessment. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students observe the wildlife shown on the Washington state quarter and discuss what the world would be like if there were no natural resources. They complete a worksheet of drawings that depict the world without trees, water or fish. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students use a Washington State Quarter to examine different landforms and discuss natural resources. After a class discussion on the items found on a Washington State quarter, students brainstorm a list of natural resources found in the environment the difference between renewable and nonrenewable. Students complete a worksheet about different landforms and work in groups to create a mural. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students compare and contrast the natural resources of Arkansas and Vermont and the design of the quarter. Students infer from their Venn diagrams and maps how regions differ across the United States. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students define and identify several nonrenewable resources. Students, in groups, research nonrenewable resources. After researching on selected websites, students suggest ways to conserve limited resources. Students compose individual essays explaining their ideas for conserving nonrenewable resources. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students develop a list of natural resources and categorize them into minerals or fossil fuels. Using household cleaners, they decide if it was derived from a tree and discuss the importance of trees in their lives. They complete an activity and are read "The Giving Tree". Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine results of unequal distribution of resources, such as food and education, thoughout country, and participate in country simulation in which they are required to perform tasks, including trading resources with other countries, to meet needs and wants of people in their own country. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe fuel resources: non-renewable and renewable. They distinguish between non-renewable and renewable fuel resources, give several examples, and create a graphic organizer using all of the information that they received in class. They use the internet for illustrations and/or pictures of each example. Full Review »
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