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Simple Useful Chart - posted from ,
This chart shows 10 "Natural Resources", what "Useful Products" are made with them and "What made them useful".
Maple Syrup Farms - posted from OFallon, MO
We have several maple syrup farms here in Missouri that we are going to visit during this unit. They'll do a tour and show us how they make it.
Where does maple syrup come from? - posted from Newalla, OK
This is a video on Youtube from SciShow Kids that shows where maple syrup comes from.
How It's Made - posted from Newalla, OK
My daughter started asking me how different products are made, so we watched a few of these videos while she colored the Finding Natural Resources page.
Natural Resources Videos - posted from Bexley, OH
Claredon Learning: (Fossil Fuels) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JasIvS7oYw4
Dr. Binocs: (Fossil Fuels) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYpfOKwlYS8
Generation Genius: (Natural Resources Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYpfOKwlYS8
Kids' Academy: (Types of Resources) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8uJQPo8yq0
Ever Wonder How Maple Syrup Is Made? | Highlights Kids Video - posted from Sugar Land, TX
Short video and easy for kids
Short Video on Making Maple Syrup - posted from Glen Ellyn, IL
PBS LearningMedia Video about 4 minutes
Natural Resources - posted from ,
Short fun video about natural resources and how we use them every day.
Making Maple Syrup video - posted from Citrus Heights, CA
Wisconsin man taps 400+ trees and makes maple syrup. Includes info on old tools and materials as well as more modern techniques. Also mentions nature clues he uses to know when it's the right time to tap the trees.
BrainPop: Natural Resources - posted from Simi Valley, CA
Where can we find resources? - posted from Wichita, KS
For Activity 1, my student looked through Scott Foresman's Student Atlas to find out where each resource came from. He would write the state name on the back of the resource. He then alphabetized the states, and then the resources. He can also sort them by type. We are keeping them in a bag for reuse instead of gluing them down to construction paper.
Popcorn Ball recipe from vintage cookbook - posted from Eagle River, AK
Here's a bit more detailed recipe for working with the syrup. According to this chef, the syrup temperature is the key. Also, you could use coconut oil to grease your hands instead of cooking spray.
Maple-Nut-Berry Popcorn Balls - posted from Durham, NC
Here is the recently modified recipe for the popcorn balls from Activity 5.