1. 6th Grade Social Studies Unit 5, Lesson 3: What are the Consequences of Using Natural Resources?

2. Reading to Gather Information
ACTIVITY
Reading to Gather Information

3. According to the text, what three factors have caused worldwide demand on natural resources and related pressures on the environment to steadily increase?

4. The growth of world population.
According to the text, what three factors have caused worldwide demand on natural resources and related pressures on the environment to steadily increase?
The growth of world population.

5. The growth of world population.
According to the text, what three factors have caused worldwide demand on natural resources and related pressures on the environment to steadily increase?
The growth of world population.
Continued high levels of resource consumption in the developed world.

6. The growth of world population.
According to the text, what three factors have caused worldwide demand on natural resources and related pressures on the environment to steadily increase?
The growth of world population.
Continued high levels of resource consumption in the developed world.
Rapid industrialization of countries such as China, India and Brazil.

7. According to the text, what are three things that have caused problems that threaten humankind’s survival?

8. Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials
According to the text, what are three things that have caused problems that threaten humankind’s survival?
Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials

9. Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials
According to the text, what are three things that have caused problems that threaten humankind’s survival
Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials
Increased production of waste and emissions

10. Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials
According to the text, what are three things that have caused problems that threaten humankind’s survival?
Increased consumption of energy, water, and raw materials
Increased production of waste and emissions
Increased human use of land area

11. According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?

12. According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?
Climate change

13. According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?
Climate change
Global ecosystems and the ecological services they provide are being degraded

14. Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking
According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?
Climate change
Global ecosystems and the ecological services they provide are being degraded
Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking

15. Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking
According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?
Climate change
Global ecosystems and the ecological services they provide are being degraded
Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking
Many species are under threat of extinction

16. Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking
According to the text, what are five environmental consequences of our resource use?
Climate change
Global ecosystems and the ecological services they provide are being degraded
Fresh water reserves and forests are shrinking
Many species are under threat of extinction
Fertile land is being eroded

17. Important Point:
Extracting and using natural resources can have negative impacts on the environment.

18. Exploring an Example
Dead Fish in Chesapeake Bay. 1 April
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Map. 4 April

19. Exploring an Example
Dead Fish in Chesapeake Bay. 3 December 2013 <
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Map. Chesapeake Bay Foundation. 3 December 2013 <

20. Where did the problem begin?
Two Natural Resources
Phosphate Mining. Ketucky Geological Survey. 3 December 2013 <
Nitrates. The Hydro Source. 3 December 2013 <
Nitrates
Phosphates

21. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.

22. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.

23. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.
The phosphates and nitrates end up in rivers.

24. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.
The phosphates and nitrates end up in rivers.
The rivers flow into Chesapeake Bay.

25. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.
The phosphates and nitrates end up in rivers.
The rivers flow into Chesapeake Bay.
The build up of phosphates and nitrates in the bay leads to ‘algae blooms.’

26. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.
The phosphates and nitrates end up in rivers.
The rivers flow into Chesapeake Bay.
The buildup of phosphates and nitrates in the bay leads to ‘algae blooms.’
The algae blooms deplete the oxygen in the bay.

27. Phosphates are used in sewage treatment plants in the area.
Nitrates are used
to fertilize soil in the area.
The phosphates and nitrates end up in rivers.
The rivers flow into Chesapeake Bay.
The buildup of phosphates and nitrates in the bay leads to ‘algae blooms.’
The algae blooms deplete the oxygen in the bay.
Fish and other life forms in the water die.

28. Using one natural resource often occurs at the expense of another.
Important Point:
Using one natural resource often occurs at the expense of another.

29. ACTIVITY
Code Green Cartoon. Z Magazine. 3 December 2013 <

30. What are Natural Resources. Garbology Student Fact Sheet B-1
What are Natural Resources? Garbology Student Fact Sheet B-1. NatureBridge. 3 December 2013 <

31. It takes a lot of natural resources to make one product.
Important Point:
It takes a lot of natural resources to make one product.

32. Exploring the Life Cycle of a Bottle of Water
ACTIVITY
Exploring the Life Cycle of a Bottle of Water

33. Source: Garbage at Sea. 3 December

34. Source: Garbage at Sea. 3 December 2013 <

35. Important Point:
The environment is affected through all stages in the life of a product.

36. EXTRACTION

37. EXTRACTION Can create pollution Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION

38. EXTRACTION PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING

39. EXTRACTION PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy

40. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING

41. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING

42. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
PACKAGING

43. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING

44. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION

45. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION
Requires the burning of fossil fuels

46. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION USAGE
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION
Requires the burning of fossil fuels
USAGE

47. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION USAGE
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION
Requires the burning of fossil fuels
Products that are used only once can create a lot of waste
USAGE

48. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION USAGE
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION
Requires the burning of fossil fuels
Products that are used only once can create a lot of waste
USAGE
DISPOSAL

49. EXTRACTION PROCESSING MANUFACTURING PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION USAGE
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can deplete limited natural resources
EXTRACTION
PROCESSING
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
Can create pollution
Can use large amounts of energy
MANUFACTURING
Can consume valuable natural resources and, if used excessively, can be wasteful
PACKAGING
TRANSPORTATION
Requires the burning of fossil fuels
Products that are used only once can create a lot of waste
USAGE
DISPOSAL
Adds to waste in landfills

50. Decisions you make as a consumer make a difference.
Important Point:
Decisions you make as a consumer make a difference.

51. Display SLIDE 31 and discuss the “Important Point” on the slide.
Source: Consumer Decision-Making Factors. 3 April
Display SLIDE 31 and discuss the “Important Point” on the slide.

52. Display SLIDE 31 and discuss the “Important Point” on the slide.
Source: Consumer Decision-Making Factors. 3 April
Display SLIDE 31 and discuss the “Important Point” on the slide.

53. Source: Consumer Decision-Making Factors
Source: Consumer Decision-Making Factors. 3 December 2013 <

54. ACTIVITY
Making an Earth Mobile

55. Source: World Consumption Cartogram. 3 December 2013 <http://pthbb

56. Important Point:
Resource consumption is uneven. Some countries use far more resources than others.

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Editor: Amy Bloom
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