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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