CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.30 Nonrenewable Resources
Learn about nonrenewable resources and energy, specifically nuclear power.
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Resilience: Increasing Global Nonrenewable Natural Resource Scarcity Analysis
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...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Scotland: What Is the Difference Between Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources?
Looks at types of natural resources that can be used for energy, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geology Resources
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...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Natural Resources
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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Biology Discussion: Natural Resources: Depletion Reasons, Types and Conservation
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Natural Resources
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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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...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources
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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Peak Oil: Non Renewable Resources Depletion Effects
A collection of graphs, tables, and diagrams that illustrate the global impact of natural resource depletion. (Published 2014)
NC State University
Ncsu: What Will Be Left of Earth's Non Renewable Resources?
An interactive graph that predicts how many years until more than two dozen natural resources (e.g., chromium, oil, tin, coal, etc.) are depleted, based on current production rates or production that grows each year. Use the slider at...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Nonrenewable Energy: Natural Gas
Get the basics on nonrenewable energy. Learn about its uses and conservation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources
[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.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Denmark: What Are Natural Resources and Why Are They Important?
Learn about natural resources, both renewable and nonrenewable, and the impact humans have on the natural world.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: Knowing Your World: Natural Resources
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...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable vs. Non Renewable Energy Resources Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about renewable and nonrenewable resources. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's to the Mine We Go
This activity simulates the extraction of limited, nonrenewable resources from a "mine," so students can experience first-hand how resource extraction becomes more difficult over time. Students gather data and graph their results to...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Patterns and Change: Patterns in Resource Consumption
This collection of three learning modules looks at issues related to resource consumption. It examines theories about how population size affects consumption, the changing patterns of energy consumption, and ways to minimize consumption....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Natural Resources Study Guide
Understand what natural resources are, and how important they are to Earth.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Evaluating Other Energy Sources
A comprehensive instructional activity where students examine the different costs and benefits associated with renewable and nonrenewable sources of electricity. Includes a 22-question interactive module where they look at real-world...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Energy Challenges
With this resource, users join investigators in the exploration of humans' use of and dependence on the many energy resources. Learn about new technologies such as carbon capture and sequestration as an alternative to reduce our carbon...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Regional Resources Quiz
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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