Teen Living 9.01 Identify Available Resources Managing Resources Teen Living 9.01 Identify Available Resources

Human Resources Knowledge Skills Imagination Energy Time Family Friends Why are human resources so easy to draw on? They are with you at all times

Material resources Resources that are objects: Possessions Money Technology

Community Resources People in the community Facilities Organizations

Examples of Community Resources Libraries Hospitals Museums Parks Mass transit

Natural Resources Air Water Soil Plants Animals Minerals Sources of mechanical energy

Conserving Natural Resources It is essential to conserve natural resources so that they last as long as possible Ways to conserve: Avoiding waste Preventing pollution

Ways that pollution harms our world Polluted air, water, and soil destroy resources This creates health problems for people living nearby

Benefit of Natural Resources Natural resources create a sense of beauty that enhances the quality of life

Effective Ways to Use Resources Planning ahead ensures less waste and that time is used wisely Exchange one resource for another

Backup Plan A backup plan is an alternative course of action if something goes wrong It helps ensure success by allowing a person to prepare for unexpected events or problems

Improvise Improvising is coming up with a new idea, if something unexpected arises

Why will the demands on your resources increase over the next few years? School and work will require time, energy, and study skills You must balance these with time for relaxing and socializing