Overview

5th Grade Science

Earth Materials

13. Resources

13.2 Resource Management, Sustainable use and conservation

Resource Management, Sustainable Use and Conservation: Protect the Planet's Resources

You will discover how to manage natural resources wisely, use them sustainably, and take action to conserve the environment for future generations.

What You'll Learn

You learn the difference between renewable and non-renewable natural resources.

You discover how reduce, reuse, and recycle conserve natural resources effectively.

You understand how deforestation and overfishing harm biodiversity and ecosystems.

You explore conservation strategies like national parks and sustainable daily practices.

What You'll Practice

You will identify renewable and non-renewable resources with real examples.

You will analyze sustainable actions that reduce waste and protect ecosystems.

You will apply conservation vocabulary including biodiversity, extinction, and sustainability.

Why This Matters

Understanding resource management and conservation empowers you to make informed choices that protect the natural world for yourself and future generations.

This Unit Includes

1 Video lesson

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Conservation

Sustainability

Biodiversity

Renewable Resources

Ecosystem Protection

NH Curriculum Aligned