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4th Grade Science
Patterns on Earth
Lesson 11

Friday
December 6, 2024

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Do Now

Look at the photograph.

This landform is known as a delta.

What is the primary cause of this slow change

to Earth’s surface?

A.

Weathering and erosion from ice

B.

Weathering and erosion from water

C.

Erosion and deposition from wind

D.

Erosion and deposition from water

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Patterns on Earth

LO:SWBAT identify and explain advantages and
disadvantages of using Earth’s renewable natural
resources.

DOL: Given scenarios, SW correctly identify and explain
advantages and disadvantages of using Earth’s renewable
natural resources in at least 4 of 5 questions.

SCI.4.11A Identify and explain advantages and disadvantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as wind,
water, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, oil, and natural gas; and
SEPs 4.1A, 4.1B
RTCs4.5B

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Essential Understandings &

Guiding Questions

What are the advantages of using renewable resources?

What the disadvantages of using renewable resources?

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Lesson Vocabulary

natural resource

renewable resources

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How can sunlight and wind in Texas provide energy?

What do solar

panels do?

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What are the impacts of using natural resources?

Discuss with a partner some
renewable resources you use
everyday.

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As you read, look for
information about renewable
resources.

02

Write what you know about
natural resources.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Identify one advantage and disadvantage of using wind energy.

An advantage is that
wind energy does not
produce very much
pollution. A
disadvantage is that
not all areas have
enough wind to
provide wind energy.

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What are impacts of using renewable resources?

There are advantages and disadvantages of using renewable
resources, such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, and animals.

Advantages

Disadvantages

usually produce less pollution
than burning fossil fuels

usefulness changes based on
weather, such as solar and
wind

will not run out if managed
carefully

can be expensive to build or
manage

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Renewable Resources

Growing plants and raising animals requires the use of natural
resources and produces wastes. How might growing plants and raising
animals impact the environment?

Growing plants and raising
animals requires people to use
water and energy. Animals
produce waste, which can cause
pollution. Adding chemicals to
crops can also cause pollution.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Renewable Energy

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Let’s revisit the Phenomenon

What do solar

panels do?

How can sunlight and wind in Texas provide energy?

Natural Resources

Resources that can be
found in nature and are
used by people, such as
sunlight, air, water,
plants, and animals

Renewable Resources

Resources such as
wood, water, or plants
that can be replenished
naturally over time

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A.

Wind energy can only generate electricity when the wind is blowing, which limits
its reliability as an energy source.

B.

Wind energy produces large amounts of pollution, which can harm the
environment and air quality.

C.

Wind energy is a renewable resource that doesn’t run out and produces
electricity without causing air pollution.

D.

Wind energy requires the burning of fuel, which adds extra cost and
environmental impact.

A disadvantage to wind energy is that electricity is only produced when the
wind is blowing. What is an advantage of wind energy?

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Ryker's dad has a car which runs on diesel gasoline. Recently, his dad
learned that he can turn corn oil into fuel for his car. Which of the following
is a reason that using corn oil instead of diesel gasoline is better for the
environment?

A.

Corn oil is a nonrenewable resource that comes from animals and is able to be
replaced by nature quickly.

B.

Corn oil is a renewable resource that comes from plants and is able to be
replaced by nature quickly.

C.

Corn oil is a renewable resource that comes from animals and does not need to
be saved.

D.

Corn oil is a nonrenewable resource that comes from plants and does not need
to be saved.

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DOL: Given
scenarios, SW
correctly identify and
explain advantages
and disadvantages
of using Earth’s
renewable natural
resources in at least
4 of 5 questions.

Demonstration of Learning

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