Understand what natural resources are, and how important they are to Earth.

A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.

[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...

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.

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...

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.

Overview of the types of natural resources and a list of natural resources found in India.

This chart shows the mineral production of Canada by province and territory.

This site offers information on Argentina's geography and natural resources presented in an outline form. From the CIA World Factbook.

In this lesson young scholars will observe, examine, discuss and draw a walking stick insect or acrawfish in its natural environment in order to understand resources and animals.

Use this site to learn all about the Exxon Valdez oil spill in this easy to read, detailed, question/answer format. The links on the left hand side will take you to pictures, maps, lingering impacts and lots more.

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.

This is a lesson that deals with scarcity during WWII. Natural, human, and capital resources are discussed.

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...

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!

Good source for articles about herbs and herbal remedies, including the latest research and products on the market. This site contains a good deal of information about specific herbs, as well as many links to other herbal and alternative...

In 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....

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...

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...

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-ESS3-1: renewable and non-renewable energy.

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!

The goal is for the students to understand the environmental design considerations required when generating electricity. The electric power that we use every day at home and work is generated by a variety of power plants. Power plants...

Use the 5E model to learn about natural selection and selective breeding.

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...