Resource conservation starts at home.

Did you know that our planet has limited natural resources? This means that we cannot use them carelessly because one day they could run out. It is important that we learn to conserve natural resources to ensure that we always have enough to live.

Natural resources include things like water, trees, and minerals. All of these resources are very important to us. For example, water is essential for our life and for the life of animals and plants. Trees give us fresh, clean air to breathe. And minerals are used in many products that we use every day.

But sometimes we use too much of these resources without thinking about the future. For example, if we waste too much water, one day we could run out of it. If we cut down too many trees, the air will not be as clean and fresh. And if we extract too many minerals, they can run out.

It is important that we learn to conserve these natural resources. We can do this by being responsible with water and turning off the faucet while we brush our teeth. We can also plant more trees and pick up litter so that it does not pollute the environment. And we can always do small things, like turning off the lights when we do not need them.

Each of us can be a guardian of our planet and protect its natural resources. Together we can achieve great things with small actions every day!

Activities to do in the classroom or at home

After reading this Eco-note, we invite you to keep learning with simple and fun activities to do in the classroom or at home. With small actions and big ideas, together we can help take care of our planet.

1. Let’s Talk

• What are natural resources?
• What resources do we use every day at home?
• Do you think we use more resources than we need?
• What happens if resources run out?
• What things can we do to protect resources at home?

2. Let’s Observe

Observe at school or at home how you use water and electricity: lights left on, taps running, devices in use.

3. Let’s Create

Let’s make an eco-friendly reminder for home or the classroom!
Using cardboard, reused paper or handmade drawings, create small signs with messages to help protect resources, such as “Turn off the light”, “Close the tap” or “Recycle here”. Then place them in different areas of the house or classroom to help your family or classmates remember these habits.

4. Let’s Color

Download the coloring page and color it.

DOWNLOAD COLORING PAGE

5. Let’s Take Action

Turn off the lights when you are not using them.
Close the tap properly after using it.
Unplug devices that are not being used.

6. Let’s Play

Try an EcoKids eco-game about responsible resource use.

• Take Care of Resources
• Run, It’s Dripping!

EcoKids Tip

The Earth’s resources, such as water, energy and trees, are not endless. Every small action counts: turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, switching off lights you are not using or reusing materials helps protect the planet. With small habits, we can make a big difference!