Concepts
What are goods?
Things you can buy.
What are the three types of communities?
Rural, suburban, urban
Name three jobs that are necessary in a community.
Teacher, doctor, police officer, etc.
Name three types of transportation that allow people to travel long distances.
Plane, train, car, boat, etc.
What are natural resources?
Resources that exist naturally in nature
Food, water, shelter, clothing, etc.
What are rural communities?
Communities in the countryside or farmland
Name three jobs that provide services
Teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc.
Name three types of transportation that are good for traveling short distances.
Bus, Bicycle, Scooter, etc.
What service does Miss Sylwia provide?
Cleaning
What are consumers?
People who purchase or take goods.
What are urban communities?
Communities in the city
Name a job that provides goods
Shop owner, farmer, etc.
Name three types of transportation that could be available in an urban community.
Bus, tram, metro, train, etc.
What are human resources?
People who use their skills to provide a resource/service.
What is the difference between needs and wants? Give two examples of each.
Needs are things that are necessary to survive. Wants are not needed to survive.
What are suburban communities?
Communities within a short commute to the city
Name three jobs that would be necessary in a rural community
Farmer, Shop Owner, Doctor, etc.
Name a type of transportation that would not be available in a rural community
Metro, tram, etc.
Name two capital resources Miss Sylwia needs to do her job.
Bucket, mop, cleaning supplies, etc.
What is spending vs. saving? What might you save for?
Spending is when you buy something. Saving is when you put your money aside.
You might save for a house, car, expensive item, TV, etc.
Name three things you might find in a rural community.
Farm, fields, tractors, etc.
Name three jobs that are more necessary in an urban community than in a rural community
Conductor, Bus Driver, Street Cleaner, etc.
Name three ways people in a suburban community can get into the city.
Bus, car, train, etc.
What are capital resources?
Goods used to make or provide other goods or services