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