Warm-Up Questions 1. State- What is a natural resource? (DOK 1) 2. Relate- What are some natural resources that are around Colorado Springs? (DOK 2) 3. Predict- What do you think will become important resources in the future? Explain why…(DOK 3)

Natural Resources- are things found in nature that people can use to meet their needs… Many times, people try to move into new territories because they are looking for natural resources that they can use and trade.

Canada has many natural resources including: Minerals Coal Timber/Trees Farming/Crops Iron Ore Fresh Water

Mexico and Central America have many natural resources including: Minerals Oil Tropical Crops Trees Fish and Seafood

The Caribbean has many resources including: Fruits Sugar Cane Cocoa Beans Bauxite/Aluminum Coffee Beans

There are many resources in South America including: Fruits Oil Trees/Medicines Gold.Silver,Copper Fish Cotton

1.When Humans first came across to North America, what natural resources do you think they were searching for? (DOK 2) 2.Why do you think it took humans so long to spread south to more of the continent? (DOK 2) 3.What resources do you think they fond further south? (DOK 1) 4.If you were going to start your own civilization, what would be 5 Natural Resources you would want to have nearby for you to use? (DOK 3)