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Science·Matter & Materials·conceptual

Finite Resources & Recycling

Explain that many raw materials (metals, fossil fuels, minerals) are finite resources, describe the environmental costs of extraction, and evaluate the benefits of recycling and the circular economy

Suggested ages 12–14

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Evidence of understanding

Identifies examples of finite natural resources and explains why they are finite
Describes the environmental impact of mining and fossil fuel extraction
Explains why recycling metals saves energy compared to extraction from ores
Discusses trade-offs between the cost of recycling and the benefit of resource conservation

Assessment prompt

If Finite Resources & Recycling was deciding whether to recycle an aluminium drinks can or throw it away, could they explain what goes into making new aluminium from scratch — and why recycling it uses much less energy?

Standards alignment

MS-ESS3-4US · ngss-ms

MS-ESS3-4

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Middle School

KS3.Sci.Chem.EA.5GB · uk-nc-2013

Earth's Resources and Recycling

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3