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Natural Science PowerPoint - How Do People Use Natural Resources?
A teaching presentation discussing natural resources and how humans interact with them.
This Teaching Presentation introduces the students to the many uses and history of natural materials.
Use this teaching resource when investigating the chemical properties of materials in science lessons.
This presentation covers the following topics:
- what are natural materials?
- resourceful humans
- building communities
- heavy metal
- dedicated followers of fashion
- modern use of natural materials
A class activity and independent investigation have been included at the end of the presentation.
Use this in conjunction with the Earth Overshoot Day and Ecological Footprint educational posters.

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