Natural Resources

Introduction

Hello third grade students! 

In this unit we are going to be discussing natural resources. 

After completing this WebQuest activity you will be able to:

Describe what a natural resource is.

What the two types of natural resources are.

Give examples of each type of natural resource. 

Click on Task, in the purple box, to continue in this WebQuest. ENJOY!! 

Task

The objecetive for todays lesson is after completing the WebQuest, students will learn what natural resources are, why they are important and be able to classify resources as renewable and nonrenewable.  

You are going to be exploring certain websites, and will research natural resources! You will find the definition of naturals resources, the two types, and will sort specific resources into those two categories. You will be typing these answers on a google docs page that you have already set up. Have fun and enjoy the WebQuest, because learning is fun! 

Process

Before starting this activity, put on your headphones and click on the song below. Try to really pay attention to the words, because it could help you with some definitions. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzzybh8_Ago

Activity 1

Next, you will find the definitions to the following words. Click on each website next to each word. Type the definition on your google docs page. 

1. Natural Resource 

http://kids.britannica.com/elementary/article-399553/natural-resource

2. Renewable Resource

http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-323510/natural-resource

3. Nonrenewable Resource

http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-323511/natural-resource

Activity 2

Now that we know about natural resources, let's do an activity that will teach us about conserving these resources. (Conservation is when you use resources so you do not waste them, or run out.)

1. Click on the websit http://www.olliesworld.com/planet/usa/info/issue/energy.htm

2. Click on the globe that says "sustainability".

3. Now click on the word "sustainability".

4. You will now be on a page that has a powerpoint over sunstainability. Use the arrows to complete the powerpoint. 

5. While reading the powerpoint, you will be filling in your google docs with 5 facts over the information. 

6. When finished, move on to the evaluation page. 

Evaluation

How will I be graded on this assignment??

There are many elements that you will be graded on in the WebQuest.

Evaluation Rubric 

Did I follow directions?                                           Yes             No               Almost

Did I answer in complete sentences?                        Yes            No                Almost

Do my definitions match the vocabulary word?          Yes            No               Almost

Did I write 5 facts about sustainability?                     Yes            No              Almost

Are these facts from the correct website?                  Yes            No              Almost 

                 

                                                                     

                                                                       Evaluation Rubric Total:______________

Conclusion

Give yourself a pat on the back!! You have completed your first WebQuest! 

Let's not forget that natural resources is something that is found in nature and can be used by people. 

A renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be used up or it is one that can be replaced within a human life span.

 Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced after they are used.

Type your answers to the following questions in you google docs page.

1. What did you like about the assignment?

2. What did you not like about the assignment?

3. If their anything that would have helped you complete the assignment?

 

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