Productive Resources of Michigan

Productive Resources

3rd Grade

Michigan Economics

Natural Resources

useful things that come from nature.

*Renewable

*Nonrenewable

Man-Made Resource

An item that isn't naturally created by made by a human.

Multiple Choice

The Eastern White Pine Tree is what kind of Michigan resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

The utility pole is what kind of Michigan resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

Blueberries are what kind of Michigan resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

Blueberry Muffins are what kind of resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

The Great Lakes and our sand is what kind of Michigan resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

This painting of Lake Michigan is what kind of resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

This rainbow trout is what kind of Michigan resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Choice

This mounted rainbow trout is what kind of resource?

• Natural Resource

• Man-Made Resource

Multiple Select

Check 3 examples of natural resources that can be mined in Michigan.

Multiple Select

Check 3 examples of natural resources that grow in Michigan: apple tree, blueberry bush, cherry tree and palm tree.

Multiple Select

Check 3 examples of natural resources that live in Michigan: Great White Shark, White-Tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Canadian Goose.

If you won a FREE TOUR around any of the Great Lakes... Which Great Lake would you choose?

Poll

Would you rather tour Lake Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie or Superior? (HOMES)

Human Resources

are workers and their skills.

Multiple Select

You need to hire human resources to work at the new Kalamazoo Kids Cookie Store. Check each person you will need to hire in order to ensure that this new store will be a successful business.

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working for ...

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working for ...

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working for a Copper Mine, an Iron Mine or a Salt Mine ?

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working for a Michigan zoo on the Train, Carousel, with the Animals or Face Painting?

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working for TreeRunner Park or in a shop on Mackinaw Island...

Poll

Would you rather be a human resource working at our Michigan Adventures Park or at a Ski Resort?

Capital Resources

buildings, machinery, tools and any other goods people need to run their business in order to produce goods and services.

Multiple Select

Choose 3 capital resources you would need for a lemonade stand.

Poll

Would you rather be the entrepreneur for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Lemonade Business?

Open Ended

Today's Mission:

Create a plan to start your own business.

1. Name your business after yourself.

2. What are some natural resources you'll need?

3. Who will you need to hire for your human resources?

4. What kind of building furniture, machines and tools will you need for your capital resources?