Social Studies Week of 4/20

Learn why trees are vital renewable resources! This worksheet covers uses, conservation, and more for 3rd graders.

Social Studies Assignment Info - Week of 4 Watch this before you begin! 1) Watch Our Precious Earth(click on picture below) Did you watch the video? Yes, I watched the video. No, I didn't watch the video. 2) Use the Studies Weekly link to read Trees - America's Great Renewable Natural Resource and one other article of your choice. Did you read Trees - America's Great Renewable Natural Resourceand one other article? Yes, I read both articles No, I only read on article No, I did not read the articles 3) Use the diagram below to answer the question. Which idea belongs in the empty box? Laws protect trees from being cut down. Trees are a food source. Some tree products are in short supply. Children are responsible for taking care of all trees. 4) What is the paragraph below mostly about? Homes and buildings are made from wood. Fruit comes from trees. School supplies are made from wood products. Many different products are made from trees, 5) Why did the author use the photograph below? To illustrate the beauty of trees To show that we have enough trees To illustrate the scarcity of trees To show how people can take care of trees 6) Which answer best matches the meaning of the word SCARCITY? An abundance of something Not enough of something The wrong amount of something The excess of something 7) Which is not an example of a way communities work together to protect trees? Many groups organize tree planting days. Classes are held to teach people how to take care of trees. Experts teach people the best way to chop down a tree. Experts go to schools and teach children how to protect trees. 8) Explain how cutting down trees without planting new ones could cause problems. Write 2-3 complete sentences for full credit.