Natural Resources 2 - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Earth and Human Activity
In the "Natural Resources 2" lesson, kindergarteners will embark on an intriguing journey to understand the world around them, specifically focusing on the Earth and the resources it offers. This lesson, part of the Science unit on Earth and Human Activity, aims to enlighten students on the difference between natural resources—the gifts from Earth, like water, trees, and minerals—and man-made resources, which are items created by humans from natural resources, such as books, pencils, and buildings.
Through engaging activities such as the "Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet" and the "Man-Made or Natural? Worksheet," students will learn to classify objects based on their origin. These hands-on activities are designed to not only make learning fun but also to help students develop critical thinking skills as they consider where everyday items come from.
Understanding the difference between natural and man-made resources is crucial at an early age, as it lays the foundational knowledge for future learning about how human activities impact the environment. Moreover, this lesson instills a sense of responsibility and appreciation for Earth's resources, encouraging students to think about sustainability and the importance of conserving our planet's natural treasures for future generations.
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Activity 1 / Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
Look around the classroom with your students. Can they name some of the objects and things they see? Most of the items found in the classroom are made from natural resources. Wood, cotton, and steel are all natural resources, and they are used to make many commonly used items. Ask your child if they can tell you an object made from wood in the classroom. Then, look at the objects in this worksheet. Ask your students to identify each one, and then help them check off the natural resource that the item is made of.
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Activity 2 / Man-Made or Natural? Worksheet
Natural objects or sources are those things that we find in the soil or from other natural resources. Ask your students if they can name some natural objects or things that they know. Man-made objects are made by man. Sometimes, we use natural resources to create objects and items that are essential to us. Ask them to name some objects which they know as man-made. Now, look at this worksheet. Help your little students identify each of the objects pictured, and then trace on the dotted line to know if the object is man-made or natural.
