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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Natural Resources

For Students 3rd - 7th
A slideshow and a short quiz on natural resources, the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and the impact humans have on the Earth's natural resources.
Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: Knowing Your World: Natural Resources

For Students 6th - 8th
This brief article emphasizing the importance of renewable and non-renewable resources urges readers to appreciate and not waste the earth's natural resources. Following the article, there is an activity, a "Mineral Search," through...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Denmark: What Are Natural Resources and Why Are They Important?

For Students 5th - 7th
Learn about natural resources, both renewable and nonrenewable, and the impact humans have on the natural world.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Scotland: What Is the Difference Between Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources?

For Students 5th - 7th
Looks at types of natural resources that can be used for energy, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geology Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about geological resources. Learn what the types of resources are and concentrate on learning about mineral resources and how they are obtained and used, and then about energy resources and...
eBook
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about nonrenewable energy sources. There is specific information about each of these energy sources, and lots of maps, charts, tables, and graphs to further the understanding.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Includes study and review questions, and links to additional resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Conserving Biodiversity: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Five review quiz questions about the conservation of natural resources and the preservation of biodiversity.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through 10 lessons and more than 20 hands-on activities, students are introduced to the concept of an environment and the many interactions within it. As they learn about natural and human-made environments, as well as renewable and...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Regional Resources Quiz

For Students 3rd - 6th
Choose the correct answer for each of the ten multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of the special resources found in different regions of the United States.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore energy resources through stories, case studies, activities, and examples.
Website
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This extensive resource provides information on renewable energy, nonrenewable energy and energy conservation.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What nonrenewable energy resources and fossil fuels are and how they form, and the drawbacks of using nonrenewable energy resources.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Gallery Walk

For Teachers 5th - 9th
A cooperative learning activity using the Gallery Walk Strategy to enrich student understanding of the complex nature of solving our nation's energy needs.