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Our Land, Your HistoryOur Land, Your History
Chapter 1 NotesChapter 1 NotesBy: Mrs. SmallsBy: Mrs. Smalls
Lesson 1: The Land and Its ResourcesLesson 1: The Land and Its Resources
Geography of the United StatesGeography of the United States
• The geography of the United States includes many kinds of landforms and major bodies of water.
• Landforms such as mountains, canyons, valleys, and plains help to shape the U.S.
• Bodies of water include lakes, rivers, and oceans. Water covers 75% of the Earth.
The Nation's ResourcesThe Nation's Resources
• A resource is something people use to produce goods and services.
• Examples of resources are – Natural– Renewable– Non-Renewable– Flow
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
• Natural Resources are useful or necessary resources that are found in nature.
• There are three types of natural resources: renewable, non-renewable, or flow
• Examples: Gold or coal
Renewable ResourcesRenewable Resources
• Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replaced.
• Example: Water or fisheries
Non-Renewable ResourcesNon-Renewable Resources
• Non-Renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used.
• Example: Oil or gas
Flow ResourcesFlow Resources
• Flow resources are natural resources that can be used where and when it is found.
• Examples: Wind or sunlight
Capital ResourcesCapital Resources
• Capital Resources are resources that are made by people.
• Examples: tools, machines, and buildings
Human ResourcesHuman Resources
• Human resources are people combined with their skills and knowledge.
• Examples: students, teachers, and principals
ScarcityScarcity
• Scarcity means not having enough resources to provide all the things people want.
• Scarcity forces people to make choices and give up one thing you want for another. This is known as opportunity cost.
Economic SystemsEconomic Systems
• In order to make sure our country has enough resources for everyone, we have an economic system.
• An economic system is a set of rules that guides the use of resources and production of goods in a country.
• The U.S. allows private businesses to make decisions on how goods will be made and what will be made in an economic system.
Why all this matters?Why all this matters?
• The resources and geography of the U.S. affect people’s lives every day.
• It is important to understand how the resources around you affect your everyday life.
Lesson Two: Regions of the U.S.Lesson Two: Regions of the U.S.
What is a Region?What is a Region?
• A region is an area that has one or more features in common.
• The United States can be divided into four regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West.
• Regions can be determined by climate, the goods produced, and areas where most people speak the same language or share the same customs.
Regions and the EconomyRegions and the Economy
• The resources in a region help people decide which crops to grow and which goods to produce.
• When a region makes a lot of one product, it is called specialization.
• People in different regions trade with each other to get what they want.
• Trade is the buying and selling of goods. Trade allows consumers to buy a variety of goods.
Connected RegionsConnected Regions
• All regions of the United States are interdependent.
• Interdependent means to depend, or rely, on each other.
Why it Matters?Why it Matters?
• Understanding regions helps people see what places have in common and what makes them different.
• Being able to trade with regions provides people with a variety of goods.
Lesson 3: People and the Lesson 3: People and the EnvironmentEnvironment
How Land Affects PeopleHow Land Affects People
• The land and its resources affect where and how people live. Example: New York
• People settle in places where they can make money and enjoy their environment.
• The environment is the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live.
Changing the EnvironmentChanging the Environment
• Natural forces and human activities change the environment.
• Earthquakes and volcanoes changes the land quickly, whereas wind and rain changes the land slowly. Example: Mountains
• Human activities changes the land to benefit people. Example: Interstates
The Environment and ConservationThe Environment and Conservation
• The environment is made up of ecosystems.• An ecosystem is a community of plants and
animals, along with nonliving things such as soil, air, and water.
• The way we use natural resources affects the environment and its ecosystems.
• Conservation is the way we protect the use of natural resources.
The End!The End!