1. Introduction Compare natural resources and group them as renewable or nonrenewable NATURAL RESOURCES Scope 5.11C ENGAGE

2. Introduction Compare natural resources and group them as renewable or nonrenewable MATERIALS Piece of coal Jar of motor oil Piece of wood Glass of water

3. PROCEDURE & QUESTIONS Pass the articles around the room. Although it is a common item, students should be careful handling motor oil. Let student examine the articles. Introduction Compare natural resources and group them as renewable or nonrenewable ASK: 1.How can we group these materials? 2.What characteristics determined which group you put each item?

4. PROCEDURE & QUESTIONS Put the coal and motor oil into one group. Put the paper and water into another group. Introduction Compare natural resources and group them as renewable or nonrenewable ASK: 1.Why are the articles grouped in this way? 2.Are there any other items that might fit into one of these groups?

5. INTERFACING INQUIRY What would you like to explore about fossil fuels and other natural resources? Introduction Compare natural resources and group them as renewable or nonrenewable