Students sort Earth’s resources into renewable and nonrenewable — learning that some sources of energy can be replaced quickly while others, once used, are gone for a very long time.
Students will be able to…
The Sun will shine tomorrow, but the world’s oil is slowly running out. Which of Earth’s resources can we replace — and which can’t?
Project this and sort each energy source into “Renewable” or “Nonrenewable.” Tap one, then tap the bucket — and talk about why.
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Sunlight vs. oil — which will we always have?
Students investigate by sorting.
Teacher explains.
Connect to the environment.
Three quick checks.
Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core literacy. State-standard crosswalks available on request.
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
Generate and compare solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.
Obtain and combine information about ways communities protect Earth’s resources and environment.
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic to write or speak knowledgeably.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students look for places energy is used or wasted in the classroom and suggest ways to conserve, then track the changes for a week. A printable energy-audit sheet is in the Science library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.