5th Grade Science

A fun and engaging exploration of physical and chemical changes, Earth's systems, and scientific reasoning for 5th grade students.

Physical ChangesChemical ChangesEarth’s Systems
Scientific ReasoningThe Water CycleRenewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Kitchen ChemistryEnvironmental StewardshipWeather Watching
Using Observation SkillsMaking PredictionsOrganizing Data
Physical ChangesChemical ChangesEarth’s SystemsScientific ReasoningThe Water CycleRenewable and Nonren...Kitchen ChemistryEnvironmental Stewar...Weather WatchingUsing Observation Sk...Making PredictionsOrganizing Data
Advanced Topics

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Earth’s Resources

Earth gives us many resources we use every day. Some can be replaced quickly, while others take millions of years to form!

Types of Resources

  • Renewable Resources: Can be replaced easily (like sunlight, wind, and trees).
  • Nonrenewable Resources: Take a very long time to form (like coal, oil, and natural gas).

Why Should We Care?

If we use nonrenewable resources too quickly, they could run out. Using more renewable resources helps protect our planet.

Everyday Choices

Turning off lights, recycling, and using reusable bags help save resources!

Examples

  • Solar panels using energy from the sun.

  • Cars running on gasoline, a nonrenewable fuel.

In a Nutshell

Renewable resources can be replaced quickly; nonrenewable ones take a long time to form.

Key Terms

Renewable Resource
A resource that is naturally replaced quickly.
Nonrenewable Resource
A resource that takes millions of years to form.
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