Science 3.7
Earth and space. The student knows that Earth consists of natural resources and its surface is constantly changing. The student is expected to:
- (1) explore and record how soils are formed by
weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains;
- (A) investigate rapid changes in Earth's surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides; and
- (B) explore the characteristics of natural resources that make them useful in products and materials such as clothing and furniture and how resources may be conserved.
- Free Plan
Natural Resources Task Cards
Answer questions about natural resources and their uses with this set of 16 task cards.
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Match It Up! Natural Resources – Worksheet
Match natural resources with how they are used with the help of this worksheet.
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Types of Soil Worksheet
Identify and describe different soil types with this worksheet.
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Soil Creation – Worksheet
Integrate reading and science with this 7-question comprehension worksheet about soil.
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Conservation T-Shirt Challenge
An engaging, creative task where students design their own t-shirt promoting the conservation of the Amazon rainforest.
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Natural Disasters Safety Poster
A task to be used when investigating how to remain safe in the event of a natural disaster.
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My Ecological Footprint - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to evaluate their family's ecological footprint and compare it with the class.
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Natural Disasters Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concepts of plate tectonics and natural disasters.
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Geological Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which the students will investigate the causes and effects of geological natural disasters.
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Plate Tectonics
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore tectonic plates and the effects their movements have on the surface of the earth.
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Presenting
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Researching
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Introduction
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Natural Disasters Safety Poster Task
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify appropriate safety procedures for natural disaster events.
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Natural Disaster Effects and Management
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the effects of natural disasters and explore how these may be managed.
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Meteorological and Other Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the causes and effects of meteorological and other natural disasters.
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The Layers of the Earth
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the characteristics of the earth's internal layers.