In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as minerals and fossil fuels, and efforts to make the use of renewable resources, such as fish and forests, sustainable. Alternative energy sources are discussed, the state of fresh water resources, waste issues, and the conservation of water and energy.

Concepts

alternative energy sources, fossil fuels, renewable resources

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Additional Tags

environmental impact of nonrenewable resource use, sustainability of natural resources, sustainability of renewable resources, ms-ess3-1, ohio 6.ess.5.a, nonrenewable resources

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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