In Resources and Energy topic, 6th Grade students will learn how people use natural resources to meet needs and power daily life. Students explore renewable and nonrenewable resources and why the difference matters. They learn how geography influences where resources are found and how they are transported. Students also learn that energy choices can affect the environment and communities. They practice comparing energy sources using clear categories like availability, cost, and impact.
Students learn common resources such as water, timber, minerals, and fossil fuels. They learn that renewable resources can be replaced naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources form very slowly. Students explore energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, coal, oil, and natural gas. They learn that location matters, such as strong winds supporting wind power or rivers supporting hydropower. Students practice reading maps that show resource distribution and discussing why some places produce more energy than others. They also learn that conservation means using resources wisely to reduce waste.
1. Which energy source is renewable
A. Wind energy
B. Coal
C. Oil
D. Natural gas
3. Which location is best for hydropower
A. A fast moving river with a dam
B. A dry desert with no rivers
C. A flat field with no water
D. A deep cave underground
4. Fill in the blank Conservation means using resources ____ and reducing waste
5. Thinking question Why might a country choose to use more renewable energy over time
Resources and energy connect geography to everyday life, from electricity to transportation. Students learn to compare choices using evidence and think about long term impacts. This topic supports science and social studies learning about sustainability. It also builds responsible decision making and systems thinking.
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