To illustrate how the use, conservation or depletion of natural resources affects an area. To show how people "return to nature" hoping to find inspiration that will help them cope with the stresses of their everyday lives. To tell how Franklin Roosevelt's economic recovery programs jumpstarted the American economy and left a legacy for future generations.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Natural Resources: Use, Conservation, and Depletion
2. Returning to Nature: Finding Inspiration and Relief
3. Franklin Roosevelt's Economic Recovery Programs and Their Legacy