EARTH’S NATURAL

RESOURCES
for SCIENCE Grade 7
Quarter 4 / Week 2

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 FOREWORD

This self-learning kit will serve as a guide in citing and

explaining ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably. It will
be your aid as you learn more about the resources of
Planet Earth, its classification, how humans maintain and
restore its balance and how natural resources can be used
wisely.

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 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
K: identify the resources of Planet Earth and classify resources
as to Renewable or Non-Renewable;
S: show how humans maintain and restore the integrity and
balance of an ecosystem; and
A: illustrate how the natural resource can be used wisely.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably.

I. WHAT HAPPENED
Pre-Activity: NATURAL RESOURCES MIX AND MATCH

Directions: Natural Resources are used in the production of food,

energy, and other manufacturing. Match each raw
material/resource in Column A and the good use to it in Column B.
Write only the letter of the correct answer.

Column A Column B
RESOURCES USES
1. Gold

2. Trees

3. Cotton

4. Copper

5. Iron Ore

6. Oil/Petroleum

7. Plant Related Products

8. Animal Related Products

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II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
Planet Earth is made up of different things - air, water, plants, animals,
soil, rocks, minerals, crude oil, and other fossil fuels. These things are called
natural resources because they are not made by people; rather they are
gathered from nature. Sunlight and wind are also natural resources. We use all
these things to survive or satisfy our needs.
The Philippines is considered rich in natural resources. We have fertile,
arable lands, high diversity of plant and animals, extensive coastlines, and rich
mineral deposits. We have natural gas, coal, and geothermal energy. Wind
and water are also harnessed for electricity generation.
There are two types of natural resources on Earth - renewable and
nonrenewable. What is the difference between these two kinds of resources?
The food people eat comes from plants and animals. Plants are replaced by
new ones after each harvest. People also eat animals. Animals have the
capacity to reproduce and are replaced when young animals are born. Water
in a river or in a well may dry up. But when the rain comes the water is replaced.
Plants, animals, and water are resources that can be replaced. They are
renewable resources.
Most plants grow in topsoil. Rain and floods wash away topsoil. Can
topsoil be replaced easily? Soil comes from rocks and materials from dead
plants and animals. It takes thousands of years for soil to form. Soil cannot be
replaced easily, or it takes a very long time to replace. It is a nonrenewable
resource.
Metals like copper, iron, and aluminum are abundant on Earth. But
people are using them up fast. They have to dig deeper into the ground to get
what they need. Coal, oil, and natural gas (fossil fuels) were formed from plants
and animals that lived on Earth millions of years ago. It takes millions of years
for dead plants and animals to turn into fossil fuels. Soil, coal, oil and natural
gas are nonrenewable resources.

Activity 1: NATURAL RESOURCES: WHICH IS WHICH?

Directions: Use the chart below to classify each resource as
RENEWABLE or NON-RENEWABLE. Copy the table in your notebook.
Write your answer on the corresponding column.
RENEWABLE NON-RENEWABLE
RESOURCES RESOURCES

buthainah-feroze. 2014. “Earth’s Natural

Resources.” SlideServe. November 12, 2014.

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Activity 2: CONCEPT MAPPING

Directions: Complete the Concept Map by filling-up the blank boxes with the
correct word/s from the list below. Write your answers in your science
notebook.

“Natural Resources Concept Map.” n.d.

Teachers Pay Teachers. Accessed
January 10, 2022.

 Animals  Plants
 Coal  Renewable Resources
 Natural Gas  Sunlight
 Non-Renewable Resources  Water
 Oil  Wind

All resources used by humans, including fuels, metals, and building

materials, come from the Earth. Many of these resources are not in endless
supply. It has taken many thousands and millions of years to develop and
accumulate these resources.

To conserve natural resources is to protect or use them wisely without

wasting them or using them up completely. Conserving natural resources can
make them last and be available for future generations. This is what
sustainability of natural resources means. Each one of us should think about
how to make things sustainable. Remember: The lives of future generations
depend on how we use natural resources today.
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Activity 3: WORD FINDER

Directions: Search the different words or terms listed below that are hidden
in the puzzle. Encircle them across, down & diagonally. Copy the puzzle and
write your answers in your notebook.

P R O T E C T L R E Care Love
G R O W T H V C A L Earth Reuse
C E R E U S E L E O Recycle Reduce
S A A R E T R E E V Protect Conserve
D R R N R E D U C E
F T R E S T W A T E
B H R E C Y C L E G
O C E A N P A R K M
D C O N S E R V E G
K E E P H H L L T R

Let us remember!
Our Natural Resources must be preserved and conserved for the
benefit of the present and the coming generations. In order to do so,
let us learn to TAKE CARE OF OUR EARTH.

III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

POST TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and answer the following questions/statements. Choose the
letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Write your answers in your
notebook.

1. Where do things like vegetables, copper, and water come from?

A. The air C. Space
B. The sun D. The environment
2. A resource that is destroyed when used but can be replaced easily is said
to be ____________.
A. Recyclable C. Renewable
B. Non-renewable D. Environmental
3. Which of the following cannot be depleted by human activities?
A. Trees C. Natural gas
B. Solar energy D. Coal
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4. Which group includes ALL renewable resources?
A. Coal, trees, water, oil C. Water, wind, sun, plants
D. Minerals, sun, natural gas, water D. All of these
5. Soil is an example of Non-Renewable Resource because its formation takes
a long time. How do people use soil?
A. To drink C. To grow living things
B. To breathe D. To produce electricity
6. Which picture shows conserving resources?
A. Kids planting a tree. C. Dark smoke from a car

“Cute Cartoon Girl and Boy Working in the Garden Vector “Car Smoke Clipart - Clip Art Library.” n.d. Clipart-Library.com.
Illustration. Kids Plant a Tree. Girl with Watering Can, Boy with a Accessed January 10, 2022.
Shovel Vector. Spring Gardening.” n.d. 123RF. Accessed January
10, 2022
B. A leaking faucet D. Burning rubber tires

“Tap Dripping Stock Vector. Illustration of Clipart, “Two Lying Burning Tires Revolutionary Barricade, Eps10 Isolated.
Leak - 19500193.” n.d. Www.dreamstime.com. Download a Free Preview or High Quality Adobe Illustrator A… |
Vector Images, Tire Vector, Clip Art.” n.d. Pinterest. Accessed January
Accessed January 10, 2022. 10, 2022.

7. What is true about all natural resources?

A. They are made by people. C. They can be replaced quickly.
B. They come from Earth. D. They take years to form.
8. What does conserving resources mean?
A. Use as much of the resources as you can.
B. Only use the resources at school.
C. Protecting the resource so it does not run out.
D. Use the resources by wasting them all.
9. Why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas considered nonrenewable
resources if they were produced from plant and animal remains?
A. It takes a very long time to produce them.
B. Using them results in environmental problems.
C. They are difficult to locate and explore from Earth.
D. The Philippines is dependent on supply from other countries.
10. Which of these is NOT an example of how your community uses natural
resources?
A. Chips and dip for watching a football game.
B. Water for a community swimming pool.
C. Gasoline for public transportation.
D. Trees to build furniture and houses.

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“Car Smoke Clipart - Clip Art Library.” n.d. Clipart-Library.com. Accessed

January 10, 2022. http://clipart-library.com/clipart/763121.htm.

“Cute Cartoon Girl and Boy Working in the Garden Vector Illustration. Kids
Plant a Tree. Girl with Watering Can, Boy with a Shovel Vector. Spring
Gardening.” n.d. 123RF. Accessed January 10, 2022.
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“Natural Resources Concept Map.” n.d. Teachers Pay Teachers. Accessed

January 10, 2022.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Natural-Resources-
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“Tap Dripping Stock Vector. Illustration of Clipart, Leak - 19500193.” n.d.

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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL

SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
JOELYZA M. ARCILLA EdD
OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
MARCELO K. PALISPIS EdD JD
OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
NILITA L. RAGAY, EdD
OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent/CID Chief
ROSELA R. ABIERA
Education Program Supervisor – (LRMDS)
ARNOLD R. JUNGCO
PSDS – Division Science Coordinator
MARICEL S. RASID
Librarian II (LRMDS)
ELMAR L. CABRERA
PDO II (LRMDS)
JULIET B. GANTALAO
Writer
RAFAEL REX B. FELISILDA
Illustrator/Lay-out Artist
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ALPHA QA TEAM
LESTER C. PABALINAS
ARGELYN A. MAHUMOT

BETA QA TEAM
ZENAIDA A. ACADEMIA
ALLAN Z. ALBERTO
EUFRATES G. ANSOK JR.
ROWENA R. DINOKOT
CHRISTINE A. GARSOLA
LESTER C. PABALINAS

DISCLAIMER

The information, activities and assessments used in this material are designed to provide
accessible learning modality to the teachers and learners of the Division of Negros Oriental. The
contents of this module are carefully researched, chosen, and evaluated to comply with the set
learning competencies. The writers and evaluator were clearly instructed to give credits to
information and illustrations used to substantiate this material. All content is subject to copyright and
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 SYNOPSIS ANSWER KEY
Humans need food as source of energy.
We need water to maintain body temperature,
eliminate waste matter, dissolve other
substances and prevent dehydration. We need
air because there is oxygen in air. Oxygen is
used to burn the food we eat to release the
energy stored in the food. We need firewood for
cooking and as a source of light.
Where do we get food, water, air and
other necessities? We get it from the many
natural resources deposited/present in our
abode.
In this Self-Learning Kit, the students shall
be able to learn the following:
 What are Natural Resources?
 Natural Resources are classified as
Renewable or Non-Renewable
 Conserving and Protecting Natural
Resources
 Protecting Resources in Your Own
Way
This SLK will allow students to appreciate
once again the beauty of Mother Earth and
learn how to treasure it! This will take them to
another exciting and yet relaxing tour to the
environment that surrounds us.

The Writer
JULIET B. GANTALAO
Teacher III
She graduated at Negros
Oriental State University –
Guihulngan Campus, with
a degree of Bachelor of Secondary
Education, major in General Science.
At present, she is teaching Science
Grade 7 and Grade 8 at La Libertad
Technical - Vocational School. She is
also a Grade 8 adviser.

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