http://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/cub_/lessons/cub_environ/cub_environ_lesson03.xmllessontext/xmlIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program, environmentnatural resourcesrenewable resourcesnon-renewable resourcesfossil fuelsNatural resourceRenewable resourceNon-renewable resourceFossil fuelsHydrocarbonsPetrochemicals

In this lesson, students will identify the Earth’s natural resources and classify them as renewable or non-renewable. They will simulate the distribution of resources and discuss the fairness and effectiveness of the distribution. Students will identify ways that they use — and waste — natural resources, and they will explore ways that engineers interact with natural resources.

The development of new resource technologies and innovative clean-up methods for waste are common research areas for environmental engineers. When designing products or systems, engineers may use renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, or both. Some engineers invent new technologies that use renewable resources; however, it is the responsibility of all engineers to conserve non-renewable resources in everything they design for society. Other engineers work to clean up the water and air pollution that is created by coal and oil systems. Understand the importance and consequences of use, preservation and conservation of the Earth's natural resources. Classify resources as either renewable or non-renewable.Develop an understanding for the ways natural resources are distributed. Understand how engineers interact with and use our natural resources.50TeachEngineering.orgAmy KolenbranderJessica ToddMalinda Schaefer ZarskeJanet Yowellhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/cub_/lessons/cub_environ/cub_environ_lesson03_earthworksheet.pdfhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/cub_/lessons/cub_environ/cub_environ_lesson03_earthworksheet_answers.pdfForte, Imogene and Schurr, Sandra. Integrating Instruction in Science: Strategies Activities Projects Tools and Techniques (Kids' Stuff), Nashville, TN: Incentive Publications, Inc. 1996. Kerrod, Robin and Evans, Ted. The Environment (Let's Investigate Science), New York: Benchmark Books, 1993.http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/default.phphttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/renewable.htmlhttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/nonrenewable.htmlhttp://www.greatachievements.org/http://www.nrcs.usda.govhttp://www.wri.org/index.htmlS1141715International_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyB. Waste must be appropriately recycled or disposed of to prevent unnecessary harm to the environment.35S11425A4ColoradoScienceb. Analyze and interpret a variety of data to understand the origin, utilization, and concerns associated with natural resources55United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-05-105Teacher