Engage your students in learning all about natural resources and how they help us in our daily lives. No more searching for lessons and activities because this comes with everything you need to teach, engage and assess your students over a few weeks.
a detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.
instructions for teaching strategies (inductive learning and jigsaw learning).
a variety of activities to develop an understanding of natural resources including fossill fuels, biomass, agriculture, forestry and more.
uses of natural resources
how different natural resources are gathered
renewable and non-renewable resources
energy profiles for Canadian provinces and territories
types of energy resources
uses of oil
an art project to wrap up learning and use creative thinking to show what has been learned
a persuasive writing activity
options to extend student learning
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version
answer keys and suggested answers
assessment options
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning in each lesson
photos of student examples
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix
optional teacher slides to help deliver content
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan
Ninja Note: This resource was originally written for Grade 5 Social Studies in Alberta. It has not been updated to align with science.
