Finite resources

1. First, research about the resources available to Earth.

Here are some links to help you.

• http://freebies.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=freebies&cdn=hobbies&tm=482&gps=31_12_1366_672&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=6&bts=6&zu=http%3A//primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/games/landfillbill/index.htm
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBTnVoEIb98
• http://freebies.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=freebies&cdn=hobbies&tm=497&gps=37_9_1366_672&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=6&bts=6&zu=http%3A//primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/games/recycle/index.htm
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr080GpPG-o
• http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/RenewableNonRenewableSources.HTML
• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy/windenergy.html

What resources are available to Earth? What�s the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Is it important which type of resources we decide to use everyday? Why?

2. Next, learn about materials.

Look at this diagram and follow the links below to find out new information. You can even play some games while you learn!

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml  
• http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/    
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• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/matter_states/     
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzs_Oc_dzps  
• http://www.communication4all.co.uk/http/Materials.htm

What are the different states of matter? Can you give examples for each?

Don�t forget to complete the worksheet for homework!