6.SS.6.B
Identify problems that may arise when one or more of the factors of production is in relatively short supply.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problemsfactors of productionnatural resourceslaborcapitalentrepreneursshort supply
Skills
- identify (factors of production) #dok1
- identify (problems from shortage of factors of production) #dok1
- explain (how shortage of factors of production affects an economy) #dok2
- analyze (economic impact when one or more factors are scarce) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the factors of production including natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs. #dok1
- I can identify problems that occur when a factor of production is in short supply. #dok1
- I can explain how the shortage of a factor of production impacts a society's economy. #dok2
- I can analyze situations where scarcity of production factors leads to economic challenges for a society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The availability of factors of production is essential for a society's economic stability and growth.
- Scarcity of one or more factors of production can create significant challenges for economies.
Essential Questions
- What are the four factors of production and why are they important to an economy?
- What problems can arise when a society lacks sufficient natural resources, labor, capital, or entrepreneurs?
- How does a shortage of a factor of production impact the daily life and growth of a society?
- How can societies respond to or overcome shortages in factors of production?
- Why is understanding supply of production factors important for evaluating a society’s economic health?