Earth Science and Natural Resources
Lessons on natural resources use interactive activities to illustrate Earth’s materials and energy.
Description : Focusing on Earth’s resources, this program uses interactive activities and simple data collection to illustrate how natural materials are distributed and used in our world.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Earth Science
Section 1: What Is Earth Science?
- Lesson 1: Discovering Earth Science Basics
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Earth Science Basics
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Earth Observations
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Importance of Earth Observations
Section 2: Earth's Structure and Composition
- Lesson 1: Understanding Earth's Layers
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Earth's Layers
- Lesson 2: Surface Versus Interior
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Surface Versus Interior
Section 3: Scientific Thinking in Earth Science
- Lesson 1: Asking Questions About Our Planet
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Asking Questions About Our Planet
- Lesson 2: Simple Experiments to Explore the Earth
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Experiments to Explore the Earth
Section 4: Tools and Methods for Studying Earth
- Lesson 1: Observing with Simple Tools
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing with Simple Tools
- Lesson 2: Recording Observations and Data
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Recording Observations and Data
Section 5: Interactive Earth Science Activities
- Lesson 1: Nature Walk and Observation
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Nature Walk and Observation
- Lesson 2: Simple Data Collection Activity
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Data Collection Activity
Module 2: Earth's Natural Materials
Section 1: Introduction to Rocks and Minerals
- Lesson 1: What Are Rocks and Minerals?
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Rocks and Minerals?
- Lesson 2: Types of Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Types of Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
Section 2: Discovering Minerals
- Lesson 1: Identifying Common Minerals
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Minerals
- Lesson 2: Hands-on with Mineral Samples
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Hands-on with Mineral Samples
Section 3: Soil and Its Importance
- Lesson 1: What Is Soil Made Of?
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Is Soil Made Of?
- Lesson 2: How Soil Supports Life
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Soil Supports Life
Section 4: Exploring Sediments and Erosion
- Lesson 1: What Is Sediment?
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is Sediment?
- Lesson 2: Understanding Erosion
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Erosion
Section 5: Using Natural Materials
- Lesson 1: Everyday Uses of Rocks and Minerals
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Everyday Uses of Rocks and Minerals
- Lesson 2: Caring for and Conserving Natural Resources
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Caring for and Conserving Natural Resources
Module 3: Water and Its Role on Earth
Section 1: The Water Cycle
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Water Cycle
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Water Cycle
- Lesson 2: Simple Experiment: Creating a Water Cycle
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Experiment: Creating a Water Cycle
Section 2: Freshwater and Saltwater
- Lesson 1: What Makes Freshwater Special?
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Makes Freshwater Special?
- Lesson 2: Exploring Ocean (Salt) Water
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Ocean (Salt) Water
Section 3: Rivers, Lakes, and Aquatic Life
- Lesson 1: How Rivers Shape the Land
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Rivers Shape the Land
- Lesson 2: Discovering Life in Lakes
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering Life in Lakes
Section 4: Water’s Role in Nature
- Lesson 1: The Importance of Water for Plants
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Importance of Water for Plants
- Lesson 2: How Water Supports Animal Habitats
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Water Supports Animal Habitats
Section 5: Water Conservation in Our Community
- Lesson 1: Why Save Water?
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Why Save Water?
- Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Conserve Water
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Conserve Water
Module 4: Weather, Climate, and Earth's Environment
Section 1: Introduction to Weather
- Lesson 1: What Is Weather?
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Weather?
- Lesson 2: Observing Daily Weather Changes
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Daily Weather Changes
Section 2: Understanding Climate
- Lesson 1: Weather vs. Climate: What’s the Difference?
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Weather vs. Climate: What’s the Difference?
- Lesson 2: How Climate Affects Our Lives
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Climate Affects Our Lives
Section 3: Learning About Seasons
- Lesson 1: What Causes the Seasons?
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Causes the Seasons?
- Lesson 2: Identifying Seasonal Changes
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying Seasonal Changes
Section 4: Simple Weather Instruments
- Lesson 1: Building a Rain Gauge
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building a Rain Gauge
- Lesson 2: Keeping a Weather Diary
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Keeping a Weather Diary
Section 5: Interactive Weather Activities
- Lesson 1: Class Weather Observation
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Class Weather Observation
- Lesson 2: A Simple Forecasting Game
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: A Simple Forecasting Game
Module 5: Human Interaction with Earth's Resources
Section 1: Natural Resources in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: What Are Natural Resources?
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Natural Resources?
- Lesson 2: How We Use Natural Resources Daily
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: How We Use Natural Resources Daily
Section 2: Responsible Use and Recycling
- Lesson 1: The Basics of Recycling and Reusing
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Basics of Recycling and Reusing
- Lesson 2: Reducing Waste at Home and School
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Reducing Waste at Home and School
Section 3: Conservation Basics
- Lesson 1: Why Conservation Matters
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Why Conservation Matters
- Lesson 2: Simple Actions to Protect Our Environment
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Actions to Protect Our Environment
Section 4: Renewable Versus Nonrenewable Resources
- Lesson 1: What Is a Renewable Resource?
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is a Renewable Resource?
- Lesson 2: Understanding Nonrenewable Resources
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Nonrenewable Resources
Section 5: Community and Environmental Projects
- Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Community Project
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Simple Community Project
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Earth Day Through Action
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Earth Day Through Action