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Third graders examine geography by creating a booklet. In this natural resources lesson, 3rd graders investigate the agriculture in the state of Louisiana by utilizing the web and completing a graphic organizer. Students collaborate with classmates and compile their Louisiana natural resource information into a readable booklet.
Students investigate ways to repair and preserve coastal resources. In this natural resource restoration lesson plan, students give examples of human and natural activity that has damaged coastal resources, they describe 3 restoration projects and they describe 3 ways people can contribute to coastal restoration. Groups of students investigate a case study and prepare a report related to coastal restoration.
Seventh graders create list of materials that family of four would need to live and survive in the forest, identify four natural resources used by Cherokee Indians to build shelter, create poster that depicts Cherokee hamlet in summer or winter, and define vocabulary words hamlet, palisade, wattle, and daub.
Students differentiate between natural resources and man-made items. In this natural resources lesson, students chart resources from seven pictures. Students explain how each natural resource is used.
Students hypothesize about which objects are natural. They classify objects as abiotic or biotic. Students trace human products to their natural resources using matter cycles. They create their own definition of nature.
Students discover the natural resources in Iowa by studying it's history. In this environmental lesson, students observe a topographical map of Iowa and identify where its most valuable resources are. Students complete an Iowa name matching game and other activities based on the state's history.
Students investigate natural resources and man-made items. In this earth science lesson, students classify items from trash into man-made items or natural resources. Students construct a flow chart to investigate the life cycle of a man-made object or natural resource.
Students explore Iowa geography and topographic maps. In this geography and topographic maps lesson, student investigate maps, newspapers, Iowa flora and fauna. Students gain an understanding of how different landforms can be identified in the state and write an essay about wildlife and plants in their area.
Seventh graders describe the natural resources used to make the tools and weapons which best suited the needs of the Cherokee Indians. They will collect information regarding the making of a tool or weapon, and then explain to others how to make it. Students research through the use of the Internet and a video.
Students examine the human impact on natural resources. They read and discuss an article, evaluate nations regarding their environmental problem-solving, develop a presidential speech on the environment, and conduct a natural resources scavenger hunt.
