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USING NATURAL RESOURCES

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1 USING NATURAL RESOURCES

2 Importance of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
Making these concepts a habit in our daily lives will help protect the environment by reducing pollution, saving energy, and conserving natural resources. Click the image for video clip

3 Conservation techniques/strategies:
1. Water a. Install a water-saving shower head b. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily; c. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth

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5 Conservation techniques/strategies:
2. Soil a. Plant leafy plants that can break the force of falling raindrops b. Maintain portions of unplowed land between gardens and fields of crops because a patch of grassy land can help stop water erosion c. Give livestock plenty of space in which to graze

6 Leafy plants protect soil

7 Conservation techniques/strategies:
3. Trees a. Use scrap paper b. Print or copy on both sides of the paper c. Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail...ask them to take you off their list d. Use washable rags, not paper towels, for cleaning spills and other household chores

8 Use Less Paper!

9 Conservation techniques/strategies:
4. Fossil fuels a. Buy locally grown food and locally made products when possible b. Carpool c. Use public transit d. Ride a bike or walk instead of driving

10 Use less GASOLINE!

11 Conservation techniques/strategies:
5. Energy provided by various resources a. Use the stairs instead of the elevator b. Turn the heat down and wear a sweater c. Turn the lights off when leaving a room e. Buy energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs

12 Turn off the lights!

13 ACTIVITY: Pledge Create pledge about reduce, reuse recycle. State: What you are pledging, What you plan to do, Why you plan to do it.

14 ACTIVITY: Letter Write a Personal Letter to a family member, friend, teacher or another person you know encouraging that person to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Conserve our Natural Resources.

15 ACTIVITY: Poster CREATE A SMALL POSTER FOR YOUR HOME TO REMIND PEOPLE TO RECYCLE LIST THE ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE RECYCLED EVERY DAY DON’T FORGET A PICTURE AND COLOR

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