Renewable resources Lesson Plans

Second graders investigate air and water as two sources of energy. They determine that wind and moving water are renewable resources that have advantages and disadvantages in their use. Through the design and construction of wind- and water-propelled devices, they identify factors that affect the motion and control of such devices.

Students investigate the concept of renewable resources. They conduct research using a variety of resources while focusing upon the development and use of new sources of energy. Students create a list of resources and compare them to one created by the teacher.

Students explore engineering by creating plans to build a playground. For this renewable resource lesson, students discuss materials and devices that can be used to create something beneficial for children such as a playground. Students collaborate in groups to design a suitable construction for their project.

Students study the value of renewable resources, composting and conservation. They watch computer based video before completing a composting activity and making recycled paper.

Students participate in a simulation of the equal and unequal distribution of the earth's renewable resources. They discuss renewable resources and how food resources can increase and decrease, participate in the simulation, and analyze the impact of increasing population on the resources.

Fifth graders review the defintion of a renewable resource. They are explained that ice cubes represent a renewable resource; ice cubes melt, but can be replenished by refreezing. Pupils brainstorm a list of things that are insulated, either from heat or cold. Students discuss the properties of insulating materials.

Investigate the prospect of wind as a renewable resource. Second and third graders make a pinwheel, answer critical thinking questions, and then attempt to use wind power to wind string. I would be more apt to use this lesson in a 1st or 2nd grade class than for 3rd graders.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research renewable resources and present their finding to their peers.

Students research the amount and kinds of energy that are produced and consumed in the United States, including the limitations of this kind of consumption. They research and create a display to teach classmates about a specific renewable resource.

Students evaluate data related to population growth, along with problems and solutons: resources availability. They are able to conclue that some ecosystem resources are finite. Students are shown "Resources" powerpoint, students come up with defintions of vocabulary words based on pictures; discuss where in the world the most energy is used and compare energy consumption to population.