1. Natural Resources

2. What are natural resources? Materials that come from the Earth Something useful humans need to survive 3. NON RENEWABLE Natural resources found in the ground Only a certain amount Once they are gone they cannot be made or grown again. Coal Oil 4. Natural Resources that CANNOT be replaced Coal-used for electricity Oil- (not cooking oil) Used for gasoline so cars, planes and trains can run. 5. RENEWABLE Can be grown or made again Never run out if we take care of them Keeping Earth clean helps protect these resources Trees Plants Animals Air Sunlight Water 6. Natural Resources that CAN be replaced Trees and Plants Give humans and animals Oxygen Food Homes 7. Natural Resources that CAN be replaced Animals Food for humans and other animals Cows and goats make milk Sheep make wool used for clothes 8. Natural Resources that CAN be replaced Air Allows humans and animals to breathe Carries seeds from one place to another Sunlight Helps plants grow Give us heat and light Water Important for humans and animals to survive Helps humans and animals stay healthy Helps plants grow 9. How are natural resources used? Coal Heat Oil Gasoline Trees Homes Wood Paper Wheat Bread Cotton Clothes 10. YOUR TURN In your Thinking Journals list one non renewable resource you use often. Why is this natural resource important to you? List one renewable resource you use often. Why is this natural resource important to you? 11. How can we protect our Natural Resources? Brainstorm some ways animals need natural resources. What would happen if humans harmed the natural resources animals need to survive?