Uses of Natural Resources and Soil

Mrs. Seals introduces first graders to natural resources, focusing on rocks, soil, and water. She explains how these resources are used to make various products, such as buildings, jewelry, and everyday items. The video includes an interactive activity where students identify products made from these resources. The lesson concludes with a review and encouragement for students to explore further.

What are natural resources?

• Items that are not useful

• Products made in factories

• Things from the earth that we use

• Man-made items we use daily

Which of the following is NOT a product made from rocks?

• Salt

• Plastic

• Chalk

• Jewelry

Which of the following is a product made from rocks?

• Bricks

• Juice

• Lotion

• Sidewalks

What type of soil is used to make bricks?

• Loamy soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Peaty soil

Which of these is a product made from soil?

• Glass jars

• Plant pots

• Metal cans

• Plastic bottles

What is one way animals use soil?

• As a source of food

• For building nests

• For flying

• As a home or shelter

Which of these products contains water?

• Juice

• Sand

• Wood

• Metal

Which of the following is a use of water mentioned in the lesson?

• Constructing houses

• Washing clothes

• Making jewelry

• Building roads

What is the purpose of the interactive activity in the lesson?

• To learn about historical events

• To identify products made from natural resources

• To practice math problems

• To memorize scientific terms

What is glass made from?

• Sand

• Plastic

• Metal

• Wood