Discover what natural resources are and how we use them
Student Application
Identify natural resources and see how important it is to conserve them.
Learning Objectives
Students will understand that humans use natural resources for food, energy, fuel, and much more. Consequently, using resources carefully is important for people to live in the world comfortably.
Students will know how natural resources are used and understand how to protect and conserve them.
Start a discussion of what makes the world beautiful — the blue sky, flowers, a green field, or a sparkling lake. Have the students tell something beautiful they have noticed about the earth.
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