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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Natural Resources Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Understand what natural resources are, and how important they are to Earth.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS article explains how Egypt, even though a desert region, was blessed with many natural resources.
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: Natural Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining natural resources. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along with...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Ireland: Natural Resources, Plants, and Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Availability of Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores some of the factors that affect the cost of resources, such as availability, ease of extraction, and politics.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Resources and the Environment: Is It Natural or Transformed?

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, students learn about natural resources. They sort materials into two categories, whether it is natural or if it has been changed by humans.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Resources and Animals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
For this lesson students will observe, examine, discuss and draw a walking stick insect or acrawfish in its natural environment in order to understand resources and animals.
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Other

Wikibooks: High School Earth Science/use and Conservation of Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Begins with a description of a case of missing plant nutrients that have been affecting Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. Lists some of the benefits to humans of the natural resources in such a park. Then explains the...
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Other

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland's Master Logger Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of training program offered by the State of Maryland to its loggers to develop professional skills. The detailed explanations of training sections offer a good picture of the career area.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies renewable and nonrenewable resources based on the rate at which humans use a resource. Natural resources, such as water, oxygen, and soil, are supplied by...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Dot's Nature Bingo

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out how many of these objects in nature your students can spot with PBS Kids Bingo! Find all you need to play Dot's Nature Bingo here, in English and in Spanish!
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Natural Selection and Selective Breeding

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the 5E model to learn about natural selection and selective breeding.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: How Does Government Secure Natural Rights?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces students to some basic ideas the Framers used in creating the kind of government they thought would best protect the natural rights of each individual and promote the good of all. At the end of the lesson, students...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Shaping the Land

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains maps and other information about the Ohio's topography. Great details about how glaciers played a key role in the formation of Ohio's land, the natural resources left behind, and the natural regions and their differences.
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Information Technology Associates

Argentina: Geography 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on Argentina's geography and natural resources presented in an outline form. From the CIA World Factbook.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Economic Spotter: Resources During Wwii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lesson that deals with scarcity during WWII. Natural, human, and capital resources are discussed.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Naturally Speaking

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, students will identify the Earth's natural resources and classify them as renewable or non-renewable. They will simulate the distribution of resources and discuss the fairness and effectiveness of the distribution....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Is That Natural?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will brainstorm ways that they use - and waste - natural resources. Also, they will respond to some facts about population growth and how people use petroleum. Lastly, students will consider the different ways that engineers...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta, Naturally

For Students 3rd - 8th
The province of Alberta is thoroughly examined in this website provided by the Heritage Community Foundation. Ecosystems, environmental issues, geology and natural regions are all topics addressed, through pictures, audio and an on-line...
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NC State University

Nc State University: Natural Resources Research Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive research guide is designed for students or those interested in the ecology, agriculture, or forestry of the world.
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Other

Nc Department of Energy and Natural Resources: River Basin Riddler Cards

For Students 4th - 8th
Cut out the fact cards to make a river basin trivia game. Assign points to each of the facts and hold a class competition. Can also be downloaded from here as a PDF file that includes score cards.
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Nature Conservancy

Nature Works Everywhere: Where's the Beach? Protecting Coastlines From Erosion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Recognize resourceful and budget-friendly methods to help restore and protect coastlines. View the video and utilize the lesson plans.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nature Cat: Story Exploration Packet (Spanish)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mientras ven Nature Cat, utilice estas herramientas para guiar las discusiones y actividades de aprendizaje. Tally ho!