ProsAndConsOfNaturalResources_12.10

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural Gas

4th Grade Science
Patterns on Earth
Lesson 12

Tuesday
December 10, 2024

Do Now

Renewable and nonrenewable natural resources are used in construction, agriculture, and transportation every
day.

Wheat is an example of a ___________ resource used in _________________.

Oil and gas are examples of ___________ resources used for ________________.

Lumber from trees is an example of a ___________ resource used for _________________.

nonrenewable

powering vehicles

building homes

food production

lumber

renewable

Use the word bank to complete the sentences.

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Patterns on Earth

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

DOL: Given scenarios, SW correctly identify and explain
advantages and disadvantages of using Earth’s
nonrenewable 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
RTCs 4.5B

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Essential Understandings &

Guiding Questions

What are advantages of using nonrenewable resources?

What are disadvantages of using nonrenewable resources?

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Lesson Vocabulary

natural resource

nonrenewable
resources

fossil fuels

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What observations can you make?

What are advantages and disadvantages of using

nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable Resources

Coal

Oil

Natural Gas

At each station, discuss and write down at least one advantage and one
disadvantage of using that nonrenewable resource.

Use the sticky notes or index cards and tape them to the poster under
“Advantages” or “Disadvantages.”

Read what previous groups have written, add any additional points you think of,
and discuss how these points relate to the environment or people’s everyday lives.

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What are impacts of using fossil fuels?

There are advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels such as coal, oil,
and natural gas.

Advantages

Disadvantages

reliable energy source

produce pollution and
damage ecosystems

produces a lot of energy

will eventually run out

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Natural Resources

1.

Fold a sheet of paper so that it looks like the
picture. Cut three flaps on each side.

2.

Label each outside flap with a natural
resource: coal, natural gas, oil, sunlight,
water, and wind.

3.

On the inside flap, identify if the natural
resource is renewable or nonrenewable.

4.

Write a sentence to explain one advantage
and one disadvantage of using each natural
resource.

Coal

Oil

Natural

Gas

Sun

Water

Air

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Natural Resources

Name one advantage or disadvantage learned from the video.

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Let’s revisit the phenomenon

What are advantages and disadvantages of using

nonrenewable resources?

Natural Resources

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

Nonrenewable Resources

Resources, such as
fossil fuels, that cannot
be replaced after they
are used

Fossil Fuels

Fuels such as oil, coal,
or natural gas that are
formed in the Earth
from plant or animal
remains

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Nonrenewable Resources

Which of the following is an economic advantage of using fossil fuels over
renewable energy sources?

A.

Fossil fuels create fewer pollutants than renewable resources.

B.

Fossil fuels have established infrastructure, making them currently

cheaper to use.

C.

Fossil fuels can be produced sustainably over time.

D.

Fossil fuels require less energy to extract than renewable energy.

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Nonrenewable Resources

What is an environmental disadvantage of relying heavily on oil as an energy
source?

A.

Oil extraction promotes wildlife conservation.

B.

Oil is a stable energy source that rarely pollutes.

C.

Oil drilling can lead to habitat destruction and oil spills.

D.

Oil reduces the demand for coal.

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

Demonstration of Learning

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