1-2.2
Standard 1-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of home, school, and other settings across the world.
1-2.2 Compare the ways that people use land and natural resources in different settings across the world, including the conservation of natural resources and the actions that may harm the environment.
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know that natural resources are found in different settings across the world.
- Students should compare ways people use land and resources differently.
- Students should understand that in many parts of the world basic resources, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, health and sanitation, are scarce or even unavailable.
- Students should understand that the kind of resources people use depends upon the natural environment in which they live.
- In industrialized countries environmental problems and conservation issues are generally related to industrialization and technological development.
- Students should learn examples of natural resources that are scarce and environmental degradation in different parts of the world.
- It is essential for students to understand and compare examples of conservation efforts around the world.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
It is not essential for students to know how governments around the world are involved in conservation or other environmental efforts.
- It is not essential for students to know about the laws that govern environmental issues around the world.
1-2.2 Links to Information For Teachers