ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT1 (1) 9 :

9 ) Differentiate between natural resources and human-made products.

•  Listing ways to protect our natural resources

Examples: conserving forests by recycling newspapers, conserving energy by turning off lights, promoting protection of resources by participating in activities such as Earth Day and Arbor Day

This video uses the story of the Three Little Pigs to explain resources. Students will learn about human, natural, and capital resources. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT1 (1) 9 :

9 ) Differentiate between natural resources and human-made products.

•  Listing ways to protect our natural resources

Examples: conserving forests by recycling newspapers, conserving energy by turning off lights, promoting protection of resources by participating in activities such as Earth Day and Arbor Day

This learning activity provides a reading passage about Earth Day, vocabulary support, and comprehension questions. The reading level is 2nd grade, so it is best to read the text aloud to the class instead of independent reading. This passage from ReadWorks will help students understand the meaning of Earth Day and why it is celebrated each year. Each year, Earth Day is celebrated in April. On Earth Day, millions of people will think of ways to stop pollution. They will talk about recycling and planting trees. People will look for ways to save energy and water.

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