In the "Resources" lesson designed for Grade 2 students, as part of the "Who You Are" unit in the "Members of Society" chapter, students embark on an enlightening journey to understand the various types of resources that surround us and how they impact our daily lives. Through engaging activities such as the Types of Resources, Human and Capital Resources Worksheet, Natural Resources Worksheet, and Natural Resources: Water Worksheet, students will learn to distinguish between human, capital, and natural resources.
Understanding the distinction between these resources is fundamental. Human resources refer to the people and the skills they bring to our society and economy. Capital resources involve the tools, buildings, and machines used to produce goods and services. Natural resources, such as water, air, and minerals, are gifts from nature that play a crucial role in our survival and quality of life.
Learning about resources at an early age equips students with the knowledge to appreciate the world around them. It fosters an understanding of how individuals and communities rely on these resources to thrive. Moreover, this lesson lays the groundwork for responsible resource use, highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability for future generations.
With so many types of resources available in the world and communities around us, it’s easy to confuse the difference between them! This human, natural, and capital resources worksheet will touch upon the differences, and help your child understand the types of resources available in his or her world!
Use this worksheet to teach your child:
• How to identify and differentiate between different types of resources
• To understand how different types of resources influence our world and communities
Open your child’s eyes to the resources available in the community around him using this easy-to-understand community helpers worksheet!
Natural resources are nature’s gift that humans use and depend on in everyday life. Teach your child all about these precious resources using this challenging natural resources worksheet!
Your child will build an appreciation for Earth’s natural gifts after learning to identify them!
Water is the most important natural resource required for life on earth! Here’s a natural resources water worksheet to review with your child the many ways we use water in daily life.
Your child will think hard about the many ways we use water to live, and realize how important this natural resource really is!