Natural vs. Man Made By Ashby Morell Clip Art from Microsoft Office 2007

Corresponding State Standards Science Standards: GLE Realize that water, rocks, soil, living organisms, and man-made objects make up the earth’s surface. GLE Classify earth materials according to their physical properties. Social Studies Standards: d Describe the concept of human features as in cities, buildings, farms, roads, and railroads c Compare and contrast natural and artificial features of the earth.

Natural Objects Some things occur naturally in our world. These things are not made by people. Water, rocks, plants, and trees are made by nature.

Can you name some other natural objects? Did you say sand, air, grass, mountains, soil, or animals?

Man Made Objects Other items in our world are made by people. There are many of these human features on the earth’s surface.We call these things man made objects. Things like buildings, cars, books, and furniture are man made.

Can you think of some other man made objects? Did you say any of these?

Is this object made by nature or man? nature

Is this object made by nature or man? man

Is this object made by nature or man? man

Is this object made by nature or man? nature

Is this object made by nature or man? man

Is this object made by nature or man? man

Is this object made by nature or man? nature

Is this object made by nature or man? nature

Is this object made by nature or man? nature

Earth’s surface contains both natural and man made materials.