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** Planning for Learning in Social Studies ** || ** Step 1 - Learning Goals ** || How do natural resources in Saskatchewan affect the people? || Goal: To examine various worldviews about the use and distribution of resources and wealth in relation to the needs of individuals, communities, nations, and the natural environment.
 * Name: ** Kendra Waldenberger **Topic:** Impact of natural resources on urban and rural communities
 * Subject: ** Social Studies **Grade:** 4
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RW4.1: Develop an understanding of natural resources available in Saskatchewan and the effect on the people.

As a result of this lesson students will demonstrate their understanding of the impact of natural resources on rural and urban settings in Saskatchewan. Students will identify similarities and differences between rural and urban communities and the impact natural resources have. || Language Arts - Students could read books which compare urban and rural communities in all aspects, not just the impact of natural resources || ** Step 2 - Learning Plan ** || Review with students previous lesson. Ask students to consider the difference between rural and urban communities. Make a list of similarities and differences on the board. Read the books //Living in Rural Communities// and //Living in Urban Communities// Ask students to listen carefully to the book, and see if their list of similarities and differences is similar to what they hear in the books. || Once students have compared basic similarities and differences among rural and urban communities have them focus on natural resources. Students will "Think, Pair, Share"(Students will brainstorm ideas on their own, then pair up with another student in the class. Once students have shared their ideas in pairs, they will then share their ideas with the entire class.), about ways in which natural resources impact both communities. If students need prompts use water as an example. Water is a natural resource which people in all communities need for different reasons. Using the books, ask students to list reasons communities need water. Ex: Farmers need water for their fields, cattle and household uses. Families in urban communities need water for household uses, as well as yard care. Ask students to recall other natural resources and the impact they have on the communities. Have students create a list of similarities and differences, and share their ideas with the class. || Read the book //Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain.// Tell students to listen for the type of community the story takes place in, and to also pay attention to the way in which the lack of a natural resource affects the community. Following the stories the students will complete a quick write. They will answer the question: List at least two natural resources and the ways in which they impact the rural and urban communities. Choose one natural resource and explain how it impacts your daily activities. || Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussion, and on their quick writes. They must identify two natural resources as well as how the specific natural resource impacts both types of communities. Students must also connect one natural resource with their own lifestyle. || // Living in Rural Communities // by Kristin Sterling // Living in Urban Communities // by Kristin Sterling A Life Like Mine by UNICEF // Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain // by Verna Aardema || Assessment Checklist: Name of Student: ___________________ Date: _______________ Student is able to: || Yes || Not Yet || Comments: || Identify two natural resources || || ||  || Identify impact on rural community || || ||  || Identify impact on urban community || || ||  || Identify impact on their own lifestyle || || ||  ||
 * How I can promote multiple perspectives of this content: **
 * Students will be shown the perspective of individuals who live in rural communities
 * Students will be shown the perspective of individuals who live in urban communities
 * Students will be shown multiple perspectives through the use of the book //A Life Like Mine// and //Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain// ||
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 * Identify several natural resources
 * Locate natural resources on map
 * How are urban communities different than rural communities?
 * How are urban communities similar to rural communities?
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 * If students are struggling, while reading the books make a list of natural resources as they are found in the book.
 * If students need to be challenged, allow them to read the books in groups, and create a list on their own. ||
 * If students need to be challenged, allow them to read the books in groups, and create a list on their own. ||