Natural versus Synthetic Resources
Grade 12th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between natural and synthetic resources based on their origin and formation.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 10:08
Natural and Synthetic Materials - How Humans Transform Nature’s Resources
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Natural resources are things we get directly from nature, like wood, oil, sand, or water.
- 2
If a material still looks and feels a lot like it did in nature, it's a natural material, but if people have changed it into a new substance with new properties, it's a synthetic material.
- 3
Chemical changes create a new substance with new properties such as a different look, feel or texture, strength, or behavior, while physical changes may change how something looks or feels, but they don't create a new substance.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Classify the following materials as either natural or synthetic and briefly explain your reasoning: (a) a cotton shirt, (b) a nylon rope, and (c) a wooden chair.”
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