WGS.SS.12.A

Analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people.

World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
creationdistributionmanagementkey natural resourceslocationpatterns of movementproductsmoneypeople
Skills
  • analyze (how the creation of key natural resources affects movement of products, money, and people) #dok3
  • analyze (how the distribution of key natural resources affects movement of products, money, and people) #dok3
  • analyze (how the management of key natural resources affects movement of products, money, and people) #dok3
  • explain (the relationships between resource factors and patterns of movement) #dok2
  • identify (patterns of movement related to resources) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can identify key natural resources and their geographic locations. #dok1
  • I can describe patterns in the movement of products, money, and people related to natural resources. #dok2
  • I can explain the connection between the distribution of resources and the flow of goods and people. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affect where products, money, and people move. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the impact of resource management decisions on economic and population patterns. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • The management, distribution, and creation of natural resources are central forces shaping economic activities and population movements.
  • The availability and control of natural resources directly impact the flow of goods, money, and people across local and global landscapes.
Essential Questions
  • How do natural resources influence where and how people live and work?
  • What are the effects of the distribution of resources on patterns of trade and migration?
  • In what ways does the management of resources shape economic development and movement of goods?
  • How have changes in resource availability historically affected the movement of people and products?
  • Why might access to resources create both opportunities and challenges for societies?