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This resource has been updated to reflect version 2.0 upgrades! See what is coming to ALL my resources in 2025 and 2026: https://bit.ly/32AmRKr

About this Product

• The resource is composed of INB lessons with notes and activities

• 4-5 Question quizzes and two-part reflection exercises included

• Printable and digital interactive notebooks included

• Editable input notes and quizzes (docx files) included

• Digital quizzes (Google Forms) included

Important Notes:

• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum

• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum


Topics Covered

Lesson 1: Natural vs. Synthetic Resources

Lesson 2: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Lesson 3: Synthetic Products

Lesson 4: Distribution of Natural Resources

Lesson 5: Effects of Uneven Distribution

What is an interactive notebook lesson?

The interactive notebook is composed of lessons. Each lesson includes:

• An overview with the LO(s), NGSS/DCI alignment and supplemental videos

• One page of input notes

• At least one INB activity

• A 4-5 question mini assessment

• A two-part reflection exercise


Editable Resources

• 100% one-page EDITABLE copies of input notes and quizzes are included

• Notes are saved as a single DOCX file

• Quizzes are saved as a single DOCX file. Important images included.

• DOCX files are compatible with both Microsoft Word and Google Docs


Digital Interactive Notebook

The digital interactive notebook (pptx file) included digitalized INB lessons:

• One page of editable input notes

• At least one digital interactive notebook activity

• An entry page with areas for homework, tasks and supplemental resources

• Suggested supplemental resources

• Two-part reflection exercise

Teacher Digital Science Notebook

The Teacher Interactive Notebook (pptx file) is a completed student interactive notebook. In this way, the teacher notebook acts as the answer key for the student interactive notebook. The teacher notebook also includes links to editable quizzes made with Google Forms.

Digital Quizzes

• The Teacher Notebook includes force-copy links to digital quizzes

• Digital quizzes are 100% editable, self-grading Google Forms

• Google Classrooms are not required to use Google Forms


PRINTABLE VS DIGITAL INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS

The digital interactive notebook covers the same material as my printable interactive notebook for that same unit. The input notes are identical, INB activities require students to apply the same skills and quizzes assess the same ideas. However, interactive notebook activities are modified and optimized to work in a digital setting.


DIGITAL RESOURCES

This bundle includes modified files that facilitate online - distance learning:

• Digital interactive notebooks are made as fillable slides.

• Fillable slides work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Important Notes about Fillable Slides:

• Digital notebooks work seamlessly with Google Slides: WATCH ME

• Digital notebooks CANNOT be edited. Only the text boxes or forms can be manipulated.

All Digital resources can be shared via platforms that are password-protected or accessible only to students.


NGSS Alignment

• This resource supports NGSS 4-ESS3-1, MS-PS1-3, MS-ESS3-1 and MS-ESS3-1.

TERMS OF USE

• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.

• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.

• Intended for classroom and personal use only.

• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.

• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.

• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Natural Resources Interactive Notebook | Printable & Digital

Stephanie Elkowitz
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5 Lessons | Printable & Digital
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Description

This resource has been updated to reflect version 2.0 upgrades! See what is coming to ALL my resources in 2025 and 2026: https://bit.ly/32AmRKr

About this Product

• The resource is composed of INB lessons with notes and activities

• 4-5 Question quizzes and two-part reflection exercises included

• Printable and digital interactive notebooks included

• Editable input notes and quizzes (docx files) included

• Digital quizzes (Google Forms) included

Important Notes:

• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum

• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum


Topics Covered

Lesson 1: Natural vs. Synthetic Resources

Lesson 2: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Lesson 3: Synthetic Products

Lesson 4: Distribution of Natural Resources

Lesson 5: Effects of Uneven Distribution

What is an interactive notebook lesson?

The interactive notebook is composed of lessons. Each lesson includes:

• An overview with the LO(s), NGSS/DCI alignment and supplemental videos

• One page of input notes

• At least one INB activity

• A 4-5 question mini assessment

• A two-part reflection exercise


Editable Resources

• 100% one-page EDITABLE copies of input notes and quizzes are included

• Notes are saved as a single DOCX file

• Quizzes are saved as a single DOCX file. Important images included.

• DOCX files are compatible with both Microsoft Word and Google Docs


Digital Interactive Notebook

The digital interactive notebook (pptx file) included digitalized INB lessons:

• One page of editable input notes

• At least one digital interactive notebook activity

• An entry page with areas for homework, tasks and supplemental resources

• Suggested supplemental resources

• Two-part reflection exercise

Teacher Digital Science Notebook

The Teacher Interactive Notebook (pptx file) is a completed student interactive notebook. In this way, the teacher notebook acts as the answer key for the student interactive notebook. The teacher notebook also includes links to editable quizzes made with Google Forms.

Digital Quizzes

• The Teacher Notebook includes force-copy links to digital quizzes

• Digital quizzes are 100% editable, self-grading Google Forms

• Google Classrooms are not required to use Google Forms


PRINTABLE VS DIGITAL INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS

The digital interactive notebook covers the same material as my printable interactive notebook for that same unit. The input notes are identical, INB activities require students to apply the same skills and quizzes assess the same ideas. However, interactive notebook activities are modified and optimized to work in a digital setting.


DIGITAL RESOURCES

This bundle includes modified files that facilitate online - distance learning:

• Digital interactive notebooks are made as fillable slides.

• Fillable slides work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Important Notes about Fillable Slides:

• Digital notebooks work seamlessly with Google Slides: WATCH ME

• Digital notebooks CANNOT be edited. Only the text boxes or forms can be manipulated.

All Digital resources can be shared via platforms that are password-protected or accessible only to students.


NGSS Alignment

• This resource supports NGSS 4-ESS3-1, MS-PS1-3, MS-ESS3-1 and MS-ESS3-1.

TERMS OF USE

• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.

• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.

• Intended for classroom and personal use only.

• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.

• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.

• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great product
Rated 5 out of 5
April 20, 2026
Great products to keep the students engaged and interact with the content
Jamie F.
532 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 9th
This is exceptional!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 27, 2026
Met expectations
Would purchase more
Standards-aligned
I love everything that is included in this notebook. I have not used the resource in a while, and I still remember everything because It was so cleverly built, and beautifully put together. Totally recommend this!
10 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Extremely helpful!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 22, 2026
I used this with both reg ed and MLL students. It was extremely effective for multiple levels of learning.
Amanda G.
90 reviews • Utah
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Great Resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
December 25, 2025
Helped me with planning and gave ideas to differentiate instructions in the class. Also well organized and planned resource. Thank you
Savitha K.
330 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Natural Resources Interactive Notebook | Printable & Digital
Rated 5 out of 5
December 14, 2025
Very well organized and easy for my studnet to use
Gabriela G.
131 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th
A well-crafted reource
Rated 5 out of 5
September 17, 2025
Met expectations
Would purchase more
Standards-aligned
This was perfect for our natural resources unit - can even be used to review for EOY testing!
Nicole Y.
604 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 5th
Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 30, 2025
I teach special education for grades 6–8, and this resource was clear, engaging, and easy to adapt for different learners. My students enjoyed it and were successful—definitely a great addition to my classroom!
Ann S.
361 reviews • California
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
July 17, 2025
This divisibility logic puzzle is an absolute gem! It’s a fantastic way to make math both meaningful and fun. My students were instantly hooked and loved working through the challenge, whether on their own or with a partner. I especially appreciated the flexibility—being able to choose between a cut-and-paste version or a standard worksheet made it easy to differentiate. The thinking classroom ideas and vertical space suggestions were a great bonus, and I noticed a real boost in student engagement. Whether you're reviewing divisibility rules or letting students explore them independently, this resource makes the process stress-free and interactive. Highly recommend for grades 5–12, especially for teachers looking to build problem-solving skills while keeping things low-pressure and enjoyable!
2 reviews
Grades taught: 7th

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NGSSMS-ESS3-1
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. Emphasis is on how these resources are limited and typically non-renewable, and how their distributions are significantly changing as a result of removal by humans. Examples of uneven distributions of resources as a result of past processes include but are not limited to petroleum (locations of the burial of organic marine sediments and subsequent geologic traps), metal ores (locations of past volcanic and hydrothermal activity associated with subduction zones), and soil (locations of active weathering and/or deposition of rock).
NGSSHS-ESS3-1
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity. Examples of key natural resources include access to fresh water (such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater), regions of fertile soils such as river deltas, and high concentrations of minerals and fossil fuels. Examples of natural hazards can be from interior processes (such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes), surface processes (such as tsunamis, mass wasting and soil erosion), and severe weather (such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts). Examples of the results of changes in climate that can affect populations or drive mass migrations include changes to sea level, regional patterns of temperature and precipitation, and the types of crops and livestock that can be raised.
NGSSMS-PS1-3
Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society. Emphasis is on natural resources that undergo a chemical process to form the synthetic material. Examples of new materials could include new medicine, foods, and alternative fuels. Assessment is limited to qualitative information.
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