Science
Weather & Climate
Conceptual
9–10 yrs
Natural resources
自然资源
Description
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and that their uses affect the environment
Mastery Evidence
- 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 your child 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?
