4 - ESS3.A - Natural Resources - FINAL (WND 1/16/14)

Module: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

DCI: ESS3.A Natural Resources – Energy and fuels that humans use are derived from natural sources, and their use affects the environment in multiple ways. Some resources are renewable over time, and others are not.

 PE: 4-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

 [Clarification Statement: Examples of renewable energy resources could include wind energy, water behind dams, and sunlight; non-renewable energy resources are fossil fuels and fissile materials. Examples of environmental effects could include loss of habitat due to dams, loss of habitat due to surface mining, and air pollution from burning of fossil fuels.]

The ideas we see in this standard are: 

- energy and fuels that humans use came from natural sources

- using energy and fuels affects the environment in multiple ways

- some resources are renewable

- some resources are not renewable

In order to address the PE, we will have to provide information on where sources came from, what they are used for, and how their use affects the environment.  

Possible Question Starters:

"Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas.  Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because - "

correct answer - take millions of years to replace

incorrect answer - provide all of the energy on Earth

"The table lists some renewable and non-renewable resources. 

Renewable Resources	Non-renewable Resources
Wind Water Sunlight	Coal Oil ?

Which of the following should be used to replace the "?" in the diagram?"

correct answer - natural gas

incorrect answer - animals