Natural Resources
Name one natural resource people use every day.
Water, air, sunlight, rocks, soil, trees
What word means “use something again instead of throwing it away”?
Reuse
Why should you turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth?
So water is not wasted and more is saved for later use.
Which property means a material can bend without breaking?
Flexible
Packing lunch in reusable containers helps do what?
Conserve natural resources / reduce waste
What natural resource is used to make paper?
Trees (wood)
Putting a soda can in the recycling bin is an example of what?
Recycle
How does fixing a leaking faucet help conserve water?
It stops water from being wasted over time, saving a large amount of water.
Why is plastic often used to make water bottles?
It is waterproof / doesn’t leak / is lightweight / durable
Which is better for the environment: cloth napkins or paper napkins?
Cloth napkins
Why are rocks useful for building? Name one property.
They are hard / strong / don’t break easily
Bringing a reusable water bottle to school is an example of what?
Reusing/ reducing
Why does waiting until you have a full load of laundry help conserve water?
It reduces the number of times water is used, saving more overall.
Would cotton be a good material for an umbrella? Why or why not?
No, because it absorbs water
A student throws away a plastic bottle even though a recycling bin is nearby.
How does this choice affect natural resources?
It wastes materials that could be reused and uses more resources to make new products.
What natural resource do plants need to grow?
Water, Sunlight, or Soil
What does “reduce” mean?
To use less of something
A student says, “Water will never run out because it rains.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
Disagree, because water can still be wasted or polluted, so we must conserve it.
Name one characteristics of a strong building material.
Hard / strong / doesn’t break easily
A school is deciding between using disposable trays or washable trays in the cafeteria.
Which choice would better conserve natural resources and why?
Washable trays, because they can be reused many times and create less waste.
Why should we protect natural resources?
Because they can be used up and they are important for living things
Give one example of reusing something at home or school.
Example answers: reuse containers, scrap paper, donate clothes
Explain how wasting water at home could affect people, animals, or plants in the future.
Less clean water available / habitats affected / not enough for needs./ wasting natural resources.
Why do we choose different materials for different products?
Because materials have different properties
Imagine your school wants to start a conservation campaign.
Suggest one action students could take and explain how it would help the environment.
start a recycling program to reduces waste and saves natural resources.
GREEN TEAM!!!!