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2
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National Council on Economic Education

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In this lesson from EconEdLink, students explore the concepts of natural resources and services. This lesson incorporates an interactive student activity and links to a variety of web resources.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 2

  • Goal 6: The learner will analyze how people depend on the physical environment and use natural resources to meet basic needs.
    • Objective 6.01: Identify natural resources and cite ways people conserve and replenish natural resources.
  • Goal 7: The learner will apply basic economic concepts and evaluate the use of economic resources within communities.
    • Objective 7.02: Distinguish between goods produced and services provided in communities.