Reading

Grades K-2, 3-5

How do People Use the Earth’s Resources?

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SUBJECTS: Science

TOPICS: Natural Resource Use - General

Resource Overview

Elementary-level reading that addresses renewable and non-renewable resource use and impacts.

Unit for elementary grades covers how humans use the Earth's resources

How Do I Get This Reading?

This reading must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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