1. Natural Resources of Virginia
Enduring Understanding: Virginia has abundant natural resources. Lots of jobs
and other activities in Virginia are tied to the natural resources. The varied
natural resources in Virginia include soil, forests, minerals, water, wildlife, and
energy sources. We should conserve natural resources so they are available for
future generations.
Biblical Integration: Colossians 2:2-3 My goal is that they may be
encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full
riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the
mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures
of wisdom and knowledge.
Essential Vocabulary:
natural resource man-made resource watershed
downstream minerals forests
timber soil recreation
river lake bay
reservoir arable
Objectives:
• Compare and contrast natural and human-made resources.
• Distinguish among rivers, lakes, and bays; describe characteristics of
each; and name an example of each in Virginia.
• Create and interpret a model of a watershed. Evaluate the statement-We
all live downstream.
• Recognize the importance of Virginia’s mineral resources including coal,
limestone, granite, sand, and gravel.
• Appraise the importance of natural and cultivated forests.
• Describe a variety of soil and land uses important in Virginia.
