Earth Resources
The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth’s resources.
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4.10.spi.1 |
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Choose the appropriate use for an earth material. |
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4.10.spi.2 |
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Identify the basic characteristics of soil. |
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4.10.spi.3 |
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Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources. |
Using Earth Materials
BrainPop
- Recycling http://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/recycling/
- Water Pollution http://www.brainpop.com/science/ourfragileenvironment/waterpollution/
- Waste Management http://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/wastemanagement/
- Air Pollution http://www.brainpop.com/science/ourfragileenvironment/airpollution/
- Natural Resources http://www.brainpop.com/science/ourfragileenvironment/naturalresources/
- Gas and Oil http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/gasandoil/
- Fossil Fuels http://www.brainpop.com/technology/energytechnology/fossilfuels/
- Greenhouse Effect http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/greenhouseeffect/
TCAP Coach Lesson 21 "Using Earth Materials" pages 119-121
Have students make a chart listing nonliving and living resources.
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water
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air
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soil
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minerals
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rocks
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Soil Characteristics
TCAP Coach Lesson 22 "Soil Characteristics" pages 122-124
Resource Book Geology - Science Works for
Kids Series Pages 21-26
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
United Streaming
- Taking Care of Our Earth (17:00)
- Learning about Natural Resources (22:00)
TCAP Coach Lesson 23 "Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources" pages 125-127
Review
TCAP Review for Chapter 6 pages 128-130
