Protecting Earth's Resources

By: Core Knowledge Foundation

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Synopsis: Protecting Earth’s Resources introduces Grade 5 students to real-world examples and fundamental concepts that will be explored in greater depth in later grades. Students will research efforts that many communities take to reduce the impacts of using natural resources. Using their knowledge of how water, air, and land are used for daily needs, students create a series of action/protection plans, which they will have the option to present to a selected audience of experts. Each part of this unit engages students to learn of specific natural resources used to meet human needs and how communities work to minimize any negative effects of use.