CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Natural Resources Study Guide
Understand what natural resources are, and how important they are to Earth.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Natural Resources
This PBS article explains how Egypt, even though a desert region, was blessed with many natural resources.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: Natural Resources
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...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Ireland: Natural Resources, Plants, and Animals
A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Availability of Natural Resources
[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.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Resources and the Environment: Is It Natural or Transformed?
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.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Resources and Animals
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.
Other
Wikibooks: High School Earth Science/use and Conservation of Resources
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...
Other
Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland's Master Logger Program
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
[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...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dot's Nature Bingo
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!
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Natural Selection and Selective Breeding
Use the 5E model to learn about natural selection and selective breeding.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: How Does Government Secure Natural Rights?
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...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Shaping the Land
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.
Information Technology Associates
Argentina: Geography 2008
This site offers information on Argentina's geography and natural resources presented in an outline form. From the CIA World Factbook.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Economic Spotter: Resources During Wwii
This is a lesson that deals with scarcity during WWII. Natural, human, and capital resources are discussed.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Naturally Speaking
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....
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Is That Natural?
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...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta, Naturally
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...
NC State University
Nc State University: Natural Resources Research Information
This comprehensive research guide is designed for students or those interested in the ecology, agriculture, or forestry of the world.
Other
Nc Department of Energy and Natural Resources: River Basin Riddler Cards
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.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Where's the Beach? Protecting Coastlines From Erosion
Recognize resourceful and budget-friendly methods to help restore and protect coastlines. View the video and utilize the lesson plans.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nature Cat: Story Exploration Packet (Spanish)
Mientras ven Nature Cat, utilice estas herramientas para guiar las discusiones y actividades de aprendizaje. Tally ho!