Natural Resources Topic 1
MS: Middle School
Created on October 29, 2024
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Transcript
Unit 3, Topic 1
Natural Resources
What Is Going On?
Watch the video on my screen. While watching, type at least 1 notice or wonder into the padlet.
Knowledge Check!
Spend 3 minutes and complete your Knowledge Check in edio!
Unit 3, Topic 1
Natural Resources
What do you see that is made of natural resources? Send your answers to the chat!
Some natural resources exist in their natural state, but others are used to produce man-made items. Click the book for an article to learn more!
Almost Everything!
Take a Look Around You...
Resource Link
Synthetic Resources
What are they made of?
- Pick 1-3 synthetic items around you
- What natural resources are they made of?
- Use either the Resource Link or Google to research!
- Share your findings with your classmates in the Padlet!
Unit 3, Topic 1
Natural Resources
How do we extract resources?
What problems can arise when we extract natural resources?
What are Nonrenewable Resources and how do they form?
What are the benefits and disadvantages of using nonrenewable resources?
Now that you know what they are... Send a (school-appropriate) GIF or Meme into the chat representing how you use nonrenewable resources in your daily life!
Thank You, Resource!
All resources are important, but perhaps we have one in mind that is more important than the rest. Let's take some time to "thank" our favorite resource!
Student Driver Model
By the end of this topic, you will have learned all you need to be able to answer our driving question:
How Does Our Changing Human Population Affect Resources Around Us?
Go look around your house and bring back at least-ONE Natural Resource (in its natural state) -ONE Synthetic Resource Show them to the class and post either what they are or a picture to the padlet. Make sure to identify whether it is natural or synthetic
Scavenger Hunt!
Student Driver Model
By the end of this topic, you will have learned all you need to be able to answer our driving question: