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Grade Range: 8 - 11
Here’s an economics lesson for high school students that explores the rights of individuals versus the obligations of government to preserve and protect natural resources. The site presents opposing economic theories and asks students to evaluate the merits of each as they apply to a hypothetical example. While written as an economics lesson, this example could also work as part of a government class. Aligned to national standards.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free lesson plan about the economics of natural resources. Be sure to save the site as a favorite on your classroom computer to allow for easy retrieval later on.
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Tags
natural resources, resources, resources,
Subjects
Economics, Economics, Social Studies, Social Studies, Social Studies, Social Studies, Government/Civics: U.S,