Earth's Resources (Recycling)

ES.4B. Demonstrate understanding that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
1. Identify ways that earth’s resources benefit man
2. Identify materials that can be recycled or reused (e.g., water, bottles, cans, paper) 3. Identify methods for conserving resources (e.g., replanting trees, conserving water or electricity)

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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Classroom Activities

Have students sort magazine photos into renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Example

Renewable Resources

Nonrenewable Resources

Additional Classroom Activities

• Environmental Coloring Sheets  http://www.pca.state.mn.us/kids/coloring.html#earthday
• Nature Recycles Coloring Book http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/natrec.htm
• Planet Protectors Club for Kids http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/kids/planetprotectors/index.htm

Computer Lab Activities

• Recycling City http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
• Roscoe's Recycle Room http://www.recycleroom.org/
• Free the Beach http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/earth-day/games/game_free_the_beach.html

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/

United Streaming

• Taking Care of Our Earth (17:00)
• Learning about Natural Resources   (22:00)

• The Magic School Bus Holiday Special