Science·Weather & Climate·conceptual
Natural resources
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and that their uses affect the environment
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is exploring how the Sun drives weather patterns and creates different climate zones around Earth, learning about extreme weather events, climate change, and how people design solutions to protect communities from weather hazards.
Evidence of understanding
- Name natural resources used for energy and fuels (coal, oil, gas, wind, sun, water)
- Describe how extracting and using these resources affects the environment (pollution, habitat loss, climate change)
- Distinguish between renewable (wind, solar) and non-renewable (fossil fuels) energy sources
Assessment prompt
Can Natural resources explain where petrol, electricity, and gas come from — that they come from natural resources like oil, coal, wind, or sunlight — and how using them affects the environment?
Standards alignment
4-ESS3-1US · ngss-k5
4-ESS3-1
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5