Exploring Natural Resources

The video tutorial introduces the concept of natural resources, distinguishing them from man-made items. It includes a sorting activity to help identify natural and man-made objects. The lesson explains how natural resources are found in nature and can be used by people, providing examples like water, wind, oil, and gas. The goal is to help students identify and understand the importance of natural resources.

What was unusual about the tree in the story?

• It moved locations.

• It changed colors.

• It produced items like pizza and teddy bears.

• It could talk.

Which of the following is a natural item?

• iPad

• Camera

• Dirt

• Sneakers

What does 'man-made' mean?

• Items that are rare.

• Items created by human effort.

• Items created by natural processes.

• Items found in nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

Which activity helps reinforce the concept of natural vs man-made items?

• Watching a video

• Sorting activity

• Playing a video game

• Reading a book

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which resource is used in wind turbines?

• Oil

• Gas

• Water

• Wind

What is the primary use of oil mentioned in the video?

• Fueling cars

• Generating electricity

• Cooking food

• Water purification

How is water used as a natural resource?

• In water turbines

• In coal mining

• In wind turbines

• In solar panels

What is the role of a wind turbine?

• To produce oil

• To purify water

• To generate electricity

• To extract gas

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• iPad

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

What criteria must something meet to be considered a natural resource?

• Be natural and useful

• Be artificial and abundant

• Be man-made and useful

• Be expensive and rare