This short activity uses GIS to task students with observing, comparing, and contrasting the natural resources throughout the five regions of the U.S. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Environmental Science:Mineral Resources, Forest Resources, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Energy, Geoscience:Geology:Environmental Geology Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity Special Interest: Sustainability, Computer-Based, Online Course or Activity, GIS Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8):Middle - 7, Middle - 8, Middle - 6 Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Energy, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Minerals, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Sustainability, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science
