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Protect Earth’s Resources Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of protecting Earth's resources. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

The Protect Earth's Resources 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Protect Earth's Resources Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Protect Earth's Resources 5E Lesson, students will be able to obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the protecting Earth's resources unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • How do different types of human activity impact the natural world?
  • What are ways humans can protect the natural world?
  • How do we use science understanding to protect resources we need?
Standards
  • 5-ESS3-1 - Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.

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