CONTENT STATEMENT
- Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Food, clothing and shelter are basic needs for humans. The physical environment provides resources to meet those needs. Humans impact the physical environment when they use those resources.
Have children identify natural resources such as water, trees (lumber used to build our homes), soil and sunlight.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Identify natural resources that are used in the children’s daily lives.