Physical Science 38 – Honeycutt Science

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Using Natural Resources I

Natural resources are materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. Natural resources are resources that exist without actions of humankind.

Material

Day 1 – Introduction

Student Work Packet – topic 38
Topic review – DO AFTER VIDEOS

Day 2 – Virtual Textbook

Read Physical 38 – Define Natural Resource
Read Physical 38 – Natural Resource Management
Read Physical 38 – Water Resources
reading review – DO AFTER READING

Enrichment

Activity 15 – Write letter
Activity 20 – Venn diagram
Activity 24 – Create matrix
Activity 03 – Make slides

Videos

6:50 Water Resource Management

1:32 Eco-Friendly Alluvial Mining Plant in Colombia – CDE and AuVert Mining

7:14 Interview with national park rangers

Debate

As property of the American people, it is the privilege of citizens and visitors alike to be able to take advantage of the beauty and opportunity afforded by the more than 360 national park areas in the United States. Multiple studies show that national parks create jobs, attract international tourists, and provide significant economic value to nearby communities.

Position A: Additional emphasis should be placed on the dedication of new national parks with added funding from our government.
Position B: No additional emphasis is needed. Sufficient funding is already budgeted and 360 parks is a sufficient and reasonable number of national parks.

Instructor Resources

Standard Daily Material

Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options

Special Notes

Instructor Emphasis:

Science & Engineering Practice: Ask questions and define problems.
Cross-Cutting Concept: Stability and Change.

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