Water Lesson Plans

Learners engage in an 8-day study of different modes of transportation. They explore the concept of location and define the physical characteristics of places, such as, land forms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather.

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.

First graders identify natural resources and place items into the proper category. They complete a Natural Resources Chart and draw things listed on the chart. After walking the school grounds, 1st graders write and draw about things they found and categorize the natural resource from which they was made.

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.

Natural resources are discussed in this lesson. Learners watch a PowerPoint about this topic. Next, they rotate through centers with information about natural resources, including trees, coal, natural gas, water, oil, the sun, and water. This activity could lead to a discussion of the environment and conservation.  

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.

Following an examination of the Arkansas state quarter, your class will discuss the state's nickname: "The Natural State." They will focus on its abundance of natural resources. Printables for the activities are included. 

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 examine water as a scarce natural resource instead of taking it for granted. In this ecology lesson, students identify the traits of potable water, and research local water sources to determine if they are impaired or not.

Learners identify natural resources in the world and how it translates into economic development.  In this global economy lesson, students utilize the Internet to view an Oregon Time Web which they research to examine the history of resources in the state.  Learners create a group presentation identifying resource industries that have boomed in Oregon.