CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Natural Resources Study Guide
Understand what natural resources are, and how important they are to Earth.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The responsibilities of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources oversees important legislation in Congress and has distinguished itself as among the most nonpartisan in the Senate.
Other
Natural Resource Management (Australia)
This homepage provides links to many articles and issues concerning Australia's natural resources and environment, including the atmosphere, coasts and oceans, inland waters, and more.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Resource Management
A collection of articles on the state of our natural resources and the industries that rely on them, e.g., forests, bodies of water, fisheries and aquaculture, national forests. Many of the articles look at threats to natural resources...
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North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Stormwater Pollution
Lots of information about stormwater - what it is, how it can become polluted and impact on water resources, how to prevent this, and how to conserve and protect water resources.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Lessons: Water, Water, Everywhere
Lesson that illustrates how people use water for transportation, farming, and fun. Students identify water as a natural resource and view images of the many ways that water can be used.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Geography and Natural Resources in Canada
Students will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Water Theme Resources
For any educator preparing a teaching theme/unit on water, this is the site for you! Included are links to a myriad of lesson plans, worksheets, hands on activities, web quests, interactive sites, and famous scientists and inventors.
PBS
Pbs: The Role of Natural Resources in Middle Eastern Politics and the Economy
Read about the importance of several natural resources to the economy and political influences in the Middle East.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Are Natural Resources?
Overview of the types of natural resources and a list of natural resources found in India.
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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Resource Depletion: Opportunity or Looming Catastrophe?
The depletion of the world's natural resources threatens the very survival of humans. This article discusses the causes and consequences of our overuse of natural resources, projections for our future, and what types of solutions are...
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One Water
With this resource, students investigate global water issues. The resource consists of articles, a directory, and profiles on the journalists.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 8 4 14: What if California Runs Out of Water?
Learn about the potential effects of a water shortage on the state of California.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Water Shortage
Despite seventy percent of the world's surface being covered with water, there is a potential shortage of this natural resource. Only a small percentage is fresh water and much of that is inaccessible or threatened. Learn about fresh...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Water Conservationist
Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...
Other
Nc Department of Energy and Natural Resources: What Is Stormwater Pollution
When it rains, some of the rainwater soaks into the ground, and part of it flows over the ground and directly into creeks, streams, or rivers. This water that runs off into the river is called runoff, or sometimes stormwater runoff....
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North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Grade Your Schoolyard
What is your school doing to protect and conserve water? Use the following questions to find out. When you are done, make some suggestions for how your school could improve. What could you and your class do to help?
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Water Resources
Learn about water as a precious resource in danger of being depleted. Understand the roles that overuse and agricultural use play in the sustainability efforts of this essential resource. Includes video. [28:25]
PBS
Pbs: Pov Borders: Environment
Point of View is television's longest running showcase for independent non-fiction films. This particular feature provides insight regarding alternative means of energy, transport, and the consumption of natural resources. Video, games,...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science for Schools Water Science Storytime!
This U.S. Geological Survey website features a fictious town, Dryville, and uses it to illustrate every aspect of water management that you might encounter. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Nrdc: Clean Water and Oceans
What prompted congress to pass the Clean Water Act? Has this legislation been successful? The Natural Resources Defense Council offers information on fresh and ocean waters, pollution control, conservation, and more.
Other
North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Water Puzzler
Solve the crossword puzzle and learn more about stormwater and runoff pollution.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science for Schools Activities Center
This website offers three activity centers: Questionnaires, Opinion Surveys, and Challenge Questions. Take a look at these interesting water research activities from the US Geological Survey. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.