Natural Resources Activity Pack
For teachers who love options.
3rd–5th grade
Here's what you'll get:
→ Natural Resources Labs in a Snap
→ Natural Resources Slides and Notes
→ Natural Resources Interactive Notebook
→ Natural Resources Digital Inquiry Jr.
→ Conservation Digital Vocabulary
→ Fossil Fuels or Alternative Energy Sort
→ Renewable or Nonrenewable Natural Resources Sort
→ Natural Resources Science Weekly Centers
→ Natural Resources Stations
→ Natural Resources Flipbook
→ Natural Resources Vocab Task Cards
→ Natural Resources Vocab Lab in 5
Build Stronger Understanding Through Practice
These activities help students work with key science concepts in a clear, hands-on way, so they can apply what they’re learning with more confidence.
Teachers love it!
Emily H.
Great unit! Our district never got our science textbooks, so I had to supplement all year! This was a great unit!
Mycah V.
Lots of resources in one place. This was helpful to add to curriculum and take a step deeper
Ashley L.
This is such a well thought out resource. I love the way each part is explained and there are examples of student answers. It is really helpful and this is the only way I can incorporate some hands-on fun in science with our curriculum!
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you want:
- 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade activities
- Flexible options for teaching natural resources, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and conservation
- A variety of activities for differentiation
- Supplements to your curriculum
- Activities, slides and notes, an interactive notebook, a digital inquiry, digital vocabulary, sorts, centers, stations, a flipbook, task cards, and a Vocab Lab in 5
- Simple, engaging activities without building everything from scratch
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Day-by-day lesson plans
- A full 5E unit
- Formal assessments or tests
- Activities for grades other than 3rd–5th
It’s designed to supplement your existing curriculum with flexible activities.
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$22.95 ADD TO CARTMaterials you'll need
The materials you need depend on which activities you choose.
Useful Traits
- A durable metal item (can, hardware, or kitchenware)
- A plant-based food item (crackers, cereal, ketchup, cooking oil, canned beans or corn)
- A glass object (cup, beaker, bowl, or lens)
- A strong wooden item (chopsticks, pencil, rolling pin, or spoon)
Resource Value
- Copper wire or a safe piece of metal
- A piece of wood
- Coal
- A piece of wool or cotton
- Other natural resources, like rocks, salt, or vegetables, can be swapped in for any Resource Value item.
