What are some needs that people need met?
1. Food and water
2. Some sort of housing
Other things that may be mentioned:
1. A job to support themselves/meet their need
2. Transportation to get to and from work (can talk about walking to work so its not really a “necessity”)
What are some ways you think people meet their needs?
What types of resources do we need to meet our needs?
What are natural resources?
Materials supplied by nature to make a good or product.
What are some things that you would consider natural resources?
Water, minerals, soil, wood, and all types of plants are natural resources.
What else do you think could be considered a natural resource?
Natural resources can also include….
ANIMALS
Human resources are people who supply services and produce goods for other people.
What types of jobs do you think are considered resourceful for other people?
* Police/firefighters
* Garbage men
* Doctors/dentists
* Teachers
* Cooks
* Many, many more
Does anyone know what capital resources are?
Capital resources are the tools, building, machines, etc. we use to produce goods.