Managing Earth's Vital Resources

Understanding Conservation and Resource Management Grade 6 Science

What Natural Resources Do We Use Every Day?

Think about your morning routine From waking up to getting to school What resources did you use?

Global Resource Challenges

Energy poverty affects 1 billion people worldwide Malnutrition impacts 2 billion people Air pollution causes millions of health problems Water scarcity affects 2 billion people

How Resource Management Helps

Conservation vs. Efficiency

{"left":"Conservation means using LESS of a resource\nTurn off lights when leaving a room\nTake shorter showers\nWalk or bike instead of driving","right":"Efficiency means using resources MORE EFFECTIVELY\nLED bulbs use less electricity for same light\nSmart irrigation waters plants only when needed\nHybrid cars travel farther on less fuel"}

Resource Management Research Groups

Group 1: Global Energy Poverty Group 2: Malnutrition and Resources Group 3: Air Pollution Solutions Group 4: Water and Soil Conservation Group 5: Technology and Efficiency

Technology Solutions in Action

Solar panels provide clean electricity Water purification systems make dirty water safe Precision farming uses GPS to reduce waste Smart grids distribute electricity efficiently Renewable energy reduces pollution

Taking Action at Home and School

"Small actions by many people can make a big difference in managing Earth's resources." What is ONE new habit you can try to conserve resources?