Did you know that plants are important natural resources?
Plants help supply the air with oxygen, and provide protection from natural hazards. Give your child a new appreciation for plants by offering this natural resources plant worksheet, perfect for reviewing natural resources with your 2nd grader!
Water scarcity is a difficult situation, and it occurs when people do not have enough water where they live. Tell your child some of the things that these people who live in places where there is water scarcity are no longer able to do. Then, tell them that we can prevent water scarcity and save money when we use less energy and water. This is known as conservation. Conservation is important as it protects our natural resources. Now, help them check the box next to the pictures that show conservation.
Who doesn't love coloring a gorgeous nature scene? With this free PDF, your children will be able to color the glorious scene showing several of our beautiful planet's natural resources. As they color, you can show them how the sun is part of our life cycle, and talk to them about the interaction of the sun, wind and water cycles to help all of the other natural resources like trees and plants grow. It's great for helping develop fine-motor skills as well.