Natural Resources -4
The students will be able to understand what a natural resource is and provide many examples of natural resources.
Essential Question
What is a natural resource? Why are natural resources important to our survival?
Grade(s):
- 1
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
-Computer
-Smart Board
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
-'We're Going on a Nature Hunt' by: Steve Metzger
-Natural Resources PowerPoint
-Natural Resources for Kids Video
-Paper
-Pencil
Lesson Progression
1. Read the story 'We're Going on a Nature Hunt' by Steve Metzger to get students thinking about common natural resources they see every day.
2. Follow the PowerPoint as you create an open discussion around natural resources.
3. After the introduction watch the video. Have a deeper discussion about natural resources at the end of the video.
4. Review the information that was taught in the lesson.
5. Have students create a Flipgrid sharing what they learned about natural resources.
We're Going on a Nature Hunt' Read-aloud
View ResourceNatural Resources for Kids | Teach your kids and students about Earths Natural Resources
View ResourceNatural Resource PowerPoint
View ResourceFlipgrid
View ResourceStandards
- 1-1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how families interact with their environment both locally and globally.
- Earth Science: Earth’s Natural Resources
Assessments
The students will be assessed through the questioning that takes place during the lesson. Students will also be assessed through the Flipgrid they create and if they are able to show that they understand what they learned about natural resources.