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5 Different  Teacher Helper Packets A Study of the Earth Everything We Have Comes from Natural Resources Dig a Little Deeper Series
Everyday Uses of Minerals
Ultimate 
Periodic Chart

Creating A Universe
North American Poster
Natural Resources we Use
Rock Odyssey - the best Rocks and Minerals Video there is for the Classroom!  

The Ultimate Periodic Chart 
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 Links to additional teacher resources.  


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Packets for Download
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A Study of the Earth. A 50-page booklet of lessons and activities, designed to introduce an awareness and understanding of our natural resources, where they come from, and how we use them.
Show me more about Teacher Packet #1.
Everything We Have and Everything We Use Comes From Our Natural Resources - Food, Clothing, Shelter - Where do they come from? Slightly more for primary grade levels, contains activities, lessons, coloring pages in a 26-page book.
Show me more about Teacher Packet #2.
Everyday Uses of Minerals - Our Dig A Little Deeper Series.  Our best packet, with ready-to-run lessons, 65 pages in all. What's in a pencil? How many minerals and metals does it take to make a light bulb? Minerals in nutrition, toothpaste, paper, and more.
Show me more about Teacher Packet #3.
Creating a Universe - How we use the elements for life and for living. Based on a special periodic table of elements, this packet provides 4 pages of Idea Starters to help students learn about the elements that make our world, and a 12-page activity supplement with an easy-to-use mineral identification guide, activities, and facts about Minerals and You. 
Show me more about Teacher Packet #4. This 37" by 54" poster is worth getting. 
Natural Resources We Use - Food, Fiber, Fuel and Minerals, Where Do They Come From. Emphasizing the natural resources produced in North America with the major mineral, energy, agricultural, and forestry production locations and facts. 
Show me more about Teacher Packet #5. This 3 ft. by 4 ft. poster is also special. 
Individual Lessons and Activities
10 One-Page Activity Sheets and 34 Individual Lessons. See the Lessons 

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The Rocks Gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History web site provides a variety of materials that can help you and your students.
Check it out at this link to see how it can best help you.

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