U09W3 Nature at the Craft Fair

Nature at the Craft Fair

What Are Natural Resources? Natural resources are things we can use. They come from living or nonliving things in nature. Trees, animals, stones, and clay are natural resources. People use natural resources to make crafts.

We use many things made from natural resources. Look around this craft fair. Lots of crafts are made with natural resources. Where do they come from? This doll is made from a corn cob.

Wood is used to make many crafts. Wood comes from trees. The wood is carved into shapes. Bowls, toys, and other things are made from wood. Wood comes from a natural resource.

Wool comes from the hair of sheep. The hair is shaved off the sheep. Then it is spun into long threads. The threads can be colored and made into clothes. Hats and mittens can be made of wool.

What Else Is Made? Other things are made from natural resources. These candles come from a honeycomb made by bees. Honeycombs are made of wax. These candles are made from honeycombs.