Environmental Awareness and Resource Conservation

The video introduces a new unit on pollution and conservation for third graders. It covers definitions of pollution, natural resources, and conservation, and explains the main types of pollution: water, air, and land. The teacher discusses conservation methods and recycling, emphasizing the importance of using resources wisely. The video concludes with encouragement for students to study the provided materials and engage in further learning activities.

What is pollution?

• A renewable resource

• A natural resource

• A material that causes harm to the environment

• A material that benefits the environment

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Water

• Plastic cup

• Air

• Sun

What is a non-renewable resource?

• A resource that is always available

• A resource that is man-made

• A resource that can be replaced in a human lifetime

• A resource that cannot be replaced in a human lifetime

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Gas

• Metal

• Plants

What does conservation mean?

• Saving resources by using them wisely

• Using resources as quickly as possible

• Ignoring the use of resources

• Destroying natural resources

Which of the following is a method to conserve paper?

• Throwing away unused paper

• Using a smart board to display information

• Using new paper for every task

• Printing multiple copies for each student

What is a major cause of water pollution?

• Planting trees

• Throwing trash in rivers

• Using solar energy

• Recycling paper

What is a common cause of air pollution?

• Using bicycles

• Smoke from cars and factories

• Recycling plastic

• Planting gardens

What is recycling?

• Throwing away old items

• Burning waste materials

• Breaking down objects to create new products

• Using new resources for new products

Why is recycling important?

• It reduces the need for new resources

• It helps in creating more waste

• It increases the use of new resources

• It is a costly process