SS10.7G.11

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Geography

SS10.7G.11

Explain the cultural concept of natural resources and changes in spatial distribution, quantity, and quality through time and by location.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The ways cultural viewpoints about the use and value of natural resources can change over time.
  • Reasons for the changes in value, distribution, quantity, and quality of resources.
  • Issues related to the use of non-renewable resources.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Read thematic maps to locate particular resources and their global distribution.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Cultural concepts of natural resources and changes in spatial distribution of resources differ over time.

Vocabulary

  • cultural concept
  • cultural viewpoint
  • spatial distribution
  • non-renewable and renewable
  • resources
  • sustainability
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