eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Natural Resources
Looks at the two categories of natural resources, what they are used for, their distribution around the world, threats to natural resources, recycling and composting, and conservation.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geology Resources
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about geological resources. Learn what the types of resources are and concentrate on learning about mineral resources and how they are obtained and used, and then about energy resources and...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources
This resource provides information about nonrenewable energy sources. There is specific information about each of these energy sources, and lots of maps, charts, tables, and graphs to further the understanding.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Oil (Petroleum)
Provides good information about oil made from petroleum. Covers production, offshore drilling, fuel products made from crude oil, the refining process, and environmental issues. Includes helpful charts and maps.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Where Is Yellowstone?
Students will locate Yellowstone National Park and identify features and their hidden dangers. They will also learn about supervolcanoes and using the resources provided work with a partner to devise a FEMA Supervolcano management plan...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Non Renewable Energy Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What nonrenewable energy resources and fossil fuels are and how they form, and the drawbacks of using nonrenewable energy resources.
Other
Florida Dept. Of Education: Conservation of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Availability of Natural Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores some of the factors that affect the cost of resources, such as availability, ease of extraction, and politics.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ess3 1: Uneven Distribution of Earth's Resources
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-ESS3-1: uneven distribution of Earth's resources.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Includes study and review questions, and links to additional resources.