Friday, 25 March 2011

New Social Studies Unit beginning week 5 27th March

Resources:

Essential questions:

  • What are the different types of resources?
  • Why are resources important?
  • How does the availability of resources affect needs and beliefs?
  • How do borders and boundaries affect the distribution and use of resources?

By the end of this unit,

Students will know:

  • There are three types of resources (natural, human and capital)
  • That some resources are renewable and some are nonrenewable
  • That boundaries affect access to resources
  • That communities barter and trade resources to meet their needs
  • That the availability and/or restrictions of natural resources affects community decisions (migration, establishment of permanent communities vs. nomadic lifestyle, government)

Assessments:
  • Ongoing assessments and observation will take place.
  • Final written assessment

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