Grade 3 · Science · Lesson 11

Natural Resources and Conservation

Natural resources are materials found in nature that people use for food, energy, clothing, and building. Some resources can be replaced fairly quickly — these are called renewable. Others take millions of years to form and can run out — these are called nonrenewable.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources
2Give examples of each type of natural resource
3Explain why conservation of natural resources is important

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