Resources
Resources The sum total of assets that determine if a country is rich or poor.
Resources 3 types of resources natural human capital
Resources Resources are: Natural found in nature
Natural Resources Renewable – forests, soil, water, solar, wind (do not run out) Non-renewable – Fossil fuels – oil, natural gas, coal Metals – bauxite, copper, gold, iron Run out
Resources Resources are Human produced by man (labor & intelligence)
Human Resources Level of education Skilled & unskilled laborers Entrepreneurial abilities – own your own business or invest money in someone else’s business.
Resources The products, goods, and money found in a country. Resources are Capital The products, goods, and money found in a country. Capital means money or man-made products.
Capital Resources Amount of Money for investment Availability of tools and machinery Level of infrastructure
Resource Activity: Bracelet Making To reinforce the concepts of the three kinds of resources, we will be making bracelets. While doing this activity, consider what each resource would be.
Resources Gallery Walk For each picture, choose between (H) Human (C) Capital (N) Natural
Answers
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural Two possible answers
Human, Capital, Natural
. Human, Capital, Natural A diamond.
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural Laborers
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural Oil Well (two possible answers)
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural
Human, Capital, Natural.
Human, Capital, Natural. Wall Street Stock Exchange
Human, Capital, Natural. Lump of coal
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