2-Social-Studies-February

Main Concept
Factors of Production: People using human, capital and natural resources

Guiding Questions

 * What are some examples of natural resources?
 * How do natural resources effect activities?
 * How do people depend on the physical environment and natural resources to satisfy their basic needs?

Theme/Content Skills

 * Scarcity of resources requires people to make choices in urban, rural, and suburban communities.

Key Terms
natural resource, crop, decision, conservation, recycle. pollution

Holidays
Presidents Day Valentines Day

Student Outcomes

 * Students will recognize the importance of caring for resources.
 * Students will identify ways people can conserve and replenish natural resources.

Assessment/Project
-Make a "Wind Sock" -Plant vegetable seeds. Use the food in dishes after it has grown.

Resources for Students
-Harcourt Brace Activity Book p.37, 32

Resources for Teachers
-Harcourt Brace Teacher's Edition A p.130 (How to make a wind sock) -Harcourt Brace Unit 3: Chapter 4 & 6

Field Trip Suggestions
Walk around the school and/or Conservatory Garden. Have students list/draw all different ways they saw ater being used.