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Lesson Plan: Natural Resources

Subject: Geography

Grade Level: 11

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define natural resources and classify them into renewable and non-renewable resources.
2. Discuss the importance of natural resources in the economy and the environment.
3. Identify major natural resources found in various regions of the world.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and slides (if applicable)
• Handouts with maps showing natural resources distribution
• Access to computers/tablets for research (optional)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students what they understand by the term "natural resources."
• Write their responses on the whiteboard.
• Provide a formal definition: Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

Classification of Natural Resources (10 minutes)

• Introduce the two main categories of natural resources:

  • Renewable Resources: Resources that can be replenished naturally over time (e.g., solar energy, forests, water).
  • Non-Renewable Resources: Resources that cannot be replaced once they are consumed (e.g., fossil fuels, minerals).

• Use a diagram on the whiteboard to illustrate the differences and examples of each category.

• Discuss the concept of sustainable management of resources, emphasizing the importance of using renewable resources and conserving non-renewable ones.

Importance of Natural Resources (10 minutes)

• Divide the class into small groups and assign each group to discuss the importance of natural resources in the following contexts:

  1. Economic development
  2. Environmental sustainability
  3. Social well-being

• After 5 minutes, have each group share their key points with the class.

• Summarize the discussion highlighting how natural resources drive economies, impact ecosystems, and affect communities.

Geography of Natural Resources (5 minutes)

• Show a map of the world highlighting major natural resources by region (e.g., oil in the Middle East, forests in Canada, minerals in Australia).
• Discuss how geography affects the distribution of these resources and the implications for trade and international relations.
• Encourage students to think critically about how resource distribution influences geopolitical conflicts or cooperation.

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Conclusion (3 minutes)

• Recap the key points discussed in the lesson: definition and classification of natural resources, their importance, and their geographical distribution.
• Ask students to think of one renewable and one non-renewable resource in their local areas and the implications of using them sustainably.

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Homework Assignment

Tasks:

1. Write a 1-2 page essay on a specific natural resource of your choice. Include the following:

   • Description of the resource
   • Its location and geographical significance
   • Its uses in society
   • Any challenges related to its sustainability

2. Prepare a short presentation (3-5 minutes) summarizing your findings to present in the next class.

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Correct Answers for Homework Example

1. Essay Example:

   • Resource: Freshwater
   • Description: A renewable resource critical for drinking, agriculture, and industry.
   • Location: Found in lakes, rivers, and aquifers around the world.
   • Uses: Drinking, irrigation, electricity generation, and industrial processes.
   • Sustainability Challenges: Over-extraction, pollution, and the effects of climate change on water sources.

2. Presentation Tips:

   • Use visuals (maps, charts) to illustrate points.
   • Engage the audience with questions about their local natural resources.

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Happy teaching!