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Ohio Memory Project: Geography and Natural Resources of Ohio [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the geography and natural resources of Ohio in your study of this state. Discusses geology, rock and mineral resources, geologic time, and glaciation.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Reading a Resource Map

For Students 2nd - 5th
Students will study maps to recognize where natural resources are found through exercises provided.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Are Natural Resources?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of the types of natural resources and a list of natural resources found in India.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Global Processes, Resources and Our Ecological Footprint

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive report on the creation of our ecological footprint on the earth and how it impacts the global processes and natural resources.
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Reserva Natural Canon De Rio Claro

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish website is the principal page for the Canon del Rio Claro nature reserve in Colombia. Find out about the reserve, conservation efforts and how to visit.
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Natural Resources Canada: Annual Statistics of Mineral Production

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart shows the mineral production of Canada by province and territory.
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Global Warming Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) offers a section focusing on frequently asked questions about global warming. Learn what causes global warming, if the earth is really getting hotter, whether or not there is cause for...
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The World Counts: Are We Using Up More Than What Is Available?

For Students 9th - 10th
A snapshot of what the world would be like if it lost crucial natural resources such as water, oil, and trees. Lists the causes and consequences, and ways people can make a difference.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Carlsbad Caverns Natural Resources: The Bat Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the National Park Service website, this page provides general info. about the resident bat population, and links to more specific bat info. For the bat enthusiast!
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Florida Dept. Of Education: Conservation of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Survival of a People: Using Our Natural Resources 1875 19

For Students 9th - 10th
The struggle of communities to inhabit small islands off the coast of Nova Scotia is profiled. Weather and poor land challenged the people but as transportation and communication expanded, the isolation and life style of the islanders...
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North Carolina Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources: Kids' Educational Pages: Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...
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North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Grade Your Schoolyard

For Students 3rd - 8th
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?
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Point Lookout State Park History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the prisoner-of-war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland.
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Gardens Activity Guide: Soil

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson students conduct a soil analysis to understand soil types and explore the relationship between the garden and healthy, fertile soil. Soil is a natural resource that is crucial to life on Earth and when managed properly,...
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Culture Ireland: Facts About Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...
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Nature Conservancy

Nature Works Everywhere: How Natural Areas Filter Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By studying nature's filters, students learn about the importance of water quality for human health and agriculture.[4 min, 6 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Natural Materials

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn that artists like David Nash use natural materials such as wood to create works of art that incorporate principles of design such as balance, repetition, rhythm, and unity. They will collect their own natural...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Our Natural World

For Teachers K - 1st
The focus of this guide is the natural world around us and its aim is to foster children's understanding and appreciation of the environment right outside their doors.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: First Colony: Our Spanish Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a lesson plan from the University of Florida Natural History Museum. It is a lesson on the impact that the immigrants of Jamestown, VA had on American culture and the melting pot they created in the early colonial days.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Resources and the Environment: Make a Processed Food

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars learn the difference between natural and processed foods when they make a frozen banana pop dipped in chocolate sauce.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nature Cat: Story Exploration Packet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As you watch Nature Cat, use these tools to guide discussions and learning activities. Includes printables on story elements, alternate endings, vocabulary words, character traits, an episode map, and a Venn diagram.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Lichens

For Students 9th - 10th
This expansive guide to lichens offerings many helpful resources. After a lengthy introduction complete with picture examples, this site offers a lichen guide to lichens on twigs.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 2: Insects and Spiders

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...

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