Resources

Discusses how this common building material is made and used.

Describes how glass is made, shaped, used, and recycled.

Describes how gas is obtained, refined, and used, with an emphasis on its environmental issues.

An exploration of rocks and minerals that describes what they are, where they are found, what they are used for, and their impact on the environment.

Presents a study of gemstones, how they are formed, mined, and sorted, how diamonds and other stones are cut, shaped, and made into jewelry, and how artificial gems are produced.

Discusses what electricity is and how it is made and used. Includes two projects.

Looks at wood as one of Earth's natural resources, describes how it is used and processed, and discusses the effect of wood harvesting on the environment, and the importance of forest management.

Looks at oil as one of Earth's natural resources, describes how it is used and processed, and discusses the effect of oil consumption on the environment, and the need to find an alternative to crude oil, a fossil fuel.