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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Natural Resources

For Students 4th - 7th
Looks at the two categories of natural resources, what they are used for, their distribution around the world, threats to natural resources, recycling and composting, and conservation.
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Maps of India: India Natural Resources Map

For Students 9th - 10th
The natural resources of India - including coal, iron ore, bauxite, mica - are highlighted on this map.
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Biology Discussion: Natural Resources: Depletion Reasons, Types and Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how the the natural resources of the world are being depleted at an alarming rate, and that humans depend on them for their survival. Elaborates on four main causes of resource depletion, and initiatives that could help to...
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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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Environment/natural Resources 1968 to 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check on the environment and natural resources from 1968 to 1980.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Availability of Natural Resources Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the availability of natural resources around the world.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Conservation of Natural Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about steps to take in the aid of conserving our natural resources.
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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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Natural Resources Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
NRI is an organization that advances research and education for the management of natural and human resources. Find articles, links, and publications on this topic.
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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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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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US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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...
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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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Natural Resource Management (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Resource Management

For Students 9th - 10th
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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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive information about West Virginia and its natural resources, including wildlife and hunting and fishing regulations.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.] How various factors affect the cost of resources.
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Resilience: Increasing Global Nonrenewable Natural Resource Scarcity Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed analysis of how nonrenewable resources will not disappear but will become increasingly scarce in the years to come. Supported by research data, graphs, and tables on the scope of nonrenewable resources, and how much we have of...
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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.

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