4.SCI.11.A
Identify and explain advantages and disadvantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, oil, and natural gas.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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advantagesdisadvantagesEarth's renewable natural resourcesEarth's nonrenewable natural resourceswindwatersunlightplantsanimalscoaloilnatural gas
Skills
- identify (Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources) #dok1
- explain (advantages of using different natural resources) #dok2
- explain (disadvantages of using different natural resources) #dok2
- compare (renewable and nonrenewable natural resources) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, oil, and natural gas. #dok1
- I can explain the advantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. #dok2
- I can explain the disadvantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. #dok2
- I can compare the differences between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Natural resources are classified as renewable or nonrenewable based on their ability to be replenished.
- The use of Earth's resources has both positive and negative impacts on people and the environment.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources?
- Why are some natural resources considered renewable while others are nonrenewable?
- What advantages come from using renewable and nonrenewable resources?
- What disadvantages might occur from using different types of resources?
- How does our choice of natural resources affect our environment and daily life?