Newington Public Schools Grade Three
Goes Green!
BrainPop Jr. Resources
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Natural Resources
How do we use natural resources? In this movie, you’ll learn about renewable and non-renewable resources. You'll find out how we depend on natural resources and how we are using up many resources faster than they can be replaced. You’ll learn how we burn fossil fuels like coal and oil for energy. Did you know that fossil fuels are formed in the earth and are made from remains of plants and animals? You'll find out how people are changing the environment by polluting the land, air, and water. Plants and animals are becoming threatened, endangered, or even extinct! But people can protect natural resources and save energy with solar and wind power. Learn how you can conserve, by reducing, reusing, and recycling items like glass, paper, plastic, and metal. What else can you do to protect the environment and keep our planet clean?
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/
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Energy Sources
Energy is the ability to do work or change. In this movie, Annie and Moby teach the differences between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. You'll learn about fossil fuels like natural gas and petroleum, and explore alternative sources of energy like wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. Find out ways you can conserve energy!
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Do you know what can be reduced, reused, or recycled? What is biodegradable? In this movie, you’ll learn how to reduce waste and garbage, and find ways to conserve energy and water. You'll find out how to reuse items to cut down on garbage that ends up in our landfills. You'll understand why it's better to use reusable items instead of disposable ones! You'll also learn how to recycle items like cans, glass, plastic, and paper and turn them into new items. Watch the movie to explore how we can conserve our natural resources and protect our Earth. Go green!
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/reducereuserecycle/
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Water Cycle
The water cycle describes the movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. In this movie, you'll learn about different parts of the cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Precipitation is water that falls from the sky, such as snow, rain, sleet, and hail. You'll learn how water from precipitation adds to groundwater and creates runoff into our streams, lakes, and oceans. You'll find out why you should conserve water, an important natural resource.
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