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US Geological Survey

Non Renewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to enhance economic development and growth. Learn the role of the United States Geographic Survey on locating, quantifying and qualifying non-renewable resources.
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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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Other

Renewable Resource Data Center (R Re Dc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on renewable energy, including biomass resources, geothermal resources, solar resources, and wind resources.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renew a Bead

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A quantitative illustration of how non-renewable resources are depleted while renewable resources continue to provide energy. The activity requires students to remove beads (units of energy) from a bag (representing a country). A certain...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What Are the Non Wind and Non Solar Renewable Resources in Texas?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of renewable energy resources in Texas, aside from wind and solar energy. Covers hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
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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...
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Scholastic

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

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
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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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PBS

Pbs Nova: Design a Renewable Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive Lab investigates what energy is, how it can be converted into useful forms, and why some sources are running low. The Research Challenge allows students to design their own renewable energy systems to generate power in...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable vs Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compare and contrasts renewable and non-renewable resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable vs Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compare and contrasts renewable and non-renewable resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable vs Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compare and contrasts renewable and non-renewable resources.
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Soil and Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers soil and water resources and the threats to these resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Soil and Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers soil and water resources and the threats to these resources.
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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.
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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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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines Alberta's natural resources and how the resources have been protected over the years.
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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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: "Renewable Energy"

For Students 9th - 10th
WLVT PBS 39 explores how a family in Berks County, Pennsylvania has put much of the renewable energy resources to work on their farm. All of these technologies were showcased at the Renewable Energy Sustainable Living Festival for the...
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BBC

Bbc: Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Renewable resources quickly replinish themselves and can be used again and again. For this reason they are sometimes called infinite energy resources.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Alternative Energy Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Society is beginning to recognize the limited supply of fossil fuels. In this project, students will investigate alternative energy sources. Conservation of resources is discussed and while conservation is an important step, at some...

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