RESOURCES

AND SCARCITY

Mechanics:

1. The class will be asked fill up a concept map of the word resources on the board.
2. Based on the words on the concept map, the class shall construct a clear definition of
resources.
3. The class will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will be given a specific type natural resource
to
discuss.
Group 1 Land resources
Group 2 Marine resources
Group 3 Mineral resources
Group 4 Energy resources
4. Each group will create a semantic web on powerpoint presentation/keynote presentation of the
assigned type of natural resource present in the Philippines.
(Apps: Graphic Organizer/Inspiration map/Kidspiration Map)
5. Each group will also create a short mind map and a brief definition of scarcity and a
cause and effect chart between scarcity and resources.
6. After the allotted time, each group will present to the class.

RESOURCE
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GuideQuestions:

1. What kinds of natural resources do we have here in

the Philippines?
2. Where can these resources be found?
3. How do we use these resources?
4. How do these resources help our economy?
5. What is scarcity?
6. How does scarcity affect the resources of the country?