Exploring Natural Resources: What Are Natural Resources?

Everyday we use natural resources. This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and negative aspects of each category are stressed. Recycling, reuse, and resource alternatives are discussed. Other terminology includes: energy resources, solar energy, fossil fuels, mineral resources, recycle, reuse, scarce resources,and resource sustainability.