Title: Lets make some money
1Lets make some money!
Become an entrepreneur and start your own
business! Youll learn the difference between
Capital resources,
Natural resources and
Human resources
Lets Start!
2These are examples of Natural Resources
Natural resources come from the earth and have
not yet been used or changed.
Oil
Coal
Silver
Sand
Water
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3All businesses needNatural Resources
Natural resources are called raw materials. They
are used to make other things.
Choose an example of natural resources
Water
Paint
Teacher
4Yes! Water is an important natural resource.
Natural Resources are gifts from the earth.
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5Businesses also need Capital Resources
Capital Resources are goods made by people that
are used to make other goods and services.
Some examples of capital resources are
Machines
Computers
Paint
Tools
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Tractors
6Businesses also needCapital Resources
Capital Resources are the things companies need
to do business (and create other goods and
services.)
Choose an example of capital resources
Trees
Secrataries
Machines
7Yes! Machines are a capital resource.
Resources which are not natural or human
resources are usually capital resources.
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8Businesses also need Human Resources
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
Some examples of human resources are
Construction workers
Movie stars
Farmers
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Chefs
Waiters
9Businesses also need Human Resources
Another word for human resources is labor.
Choose an example of human resources
Gravel
Brick layers
Plywood
10Yes! Brick layers are an example of human
resources.
A person who starts a business is called an
entrepreneur.
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11Find out more! Click on a resource.
12These are examples of Natural Resources
Natural resources come from the earth and have
not yet been used or changed.
Coal
Sun
Water
Trees
Oil
Soil
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13These are examples of Capital Resources
Capital Resources are goods made by people that
are used to make other goods and services.
Trucks
Buses
Computers
Tractors
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14These are examples ofHuman Resources
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
Another word for human resources is labor.
Scientists
Managers
Accountants
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15You are doing very well! Its time to pick a
business
Ill make snowboards in my factory.
Ill grow corn on my dairy farm.
Ill build houses with my crew.
16All businesses need
Natural Resources come from the earth and have
not yet been used or changed. (e.g. water,
copper, sand, and oil.)
Capital Resources are goods made by people that
are used to make other goods and services.
(e.g. tractors, paint and lumber.)
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
(human resources are known as labor
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17Welcome toFriendly Farms
- Which is a natural resource you will need for
your farm?
People to help plant corn
Remind me what a natural resource is, please.
Milking machines
Soil for growing crops
18Yes! Soil (land) is an important natural
resourceon a farm.
Natural Resources are gifts from the earth.
19Next,
- Which is a capital resource will you need for
your farm?
Lots of water for the cows
Remind me what a capital resource is, please.
Extra labor for harvest
A tractor to plow the fields
20Yes! Tractors are an important capital
resourceon a farm.
Resources which are not natural or human
resources are usually capital resources.
21Okay, now
- Which is a human resource you will need for your
farm?
Remind me what a human resource is, please.
Employees to feed the livestock
Tools for building fences
Limestone to fertilize the fields
22Yes! Employees are an important human
resourceon a farm.
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
23Welcome to the Sweet Snowboard Company
- Which is a natural resource you will need for
your company?
Sales people to sell the boards
Remind me what a natural resource is, please.
Wood for the boards
Metal clips for the bindings
24Yes! Wood is anatural resourcefor many
manufacturers.
Natural Resources are gifts from the earth.
25Next,
- Which is a capital resource you will need for
your company?
Remind me what a capital resource is, please.
Labor to work in the factory
Trucks to take the boards to stores
Bees wax for polishing boards
26Yes! Trucks are an important capital
resourcefor factories.
Resources which are not natural or human
resources are usually capital resources.
27Okay, now
- Which is a human resource you will need for your
company?
Remind me what a human resource is, please.
Paint
Bookkeeper
Natural Gas
28Yes! Bookkeepers are an important human
resourcefor any business.
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
29Welcome to Bruhaha Builders
- Which is a natural resource will you need for
your company?
Shingles for the roof
Remind me what a natural resource is, please.
Plumbers to install pipes
Water to mix concrete
30Yes! Water is an importantnatural resourcefor
many businesses.
Natural Resources are gifts from the earth.
31Next,
- Which is a capital resource you will need for
your company?
Remind me what a capital resource is, please.
Plastic to protect the floors
Sun to dry the wood
Electricians to install wiring
32Yes! Plastic is a capital resourcefor builders.
Resources which are not natural or human
resources are usually capital resources.
33Okay, now
- Which is a human resource you will need for your
company?
Remind me what a human resource is, please.
Gravel for the driveway
Doors from the lumberyard
A supervisor for the crew
34Yes! A supervisor is an important human
resourcefor a construction crew.
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
35Sorry, that is not a natural resource.
Natural Resources come from the earth and have
not yet been used or changed. Water, copper,
sand, and oil are examples of natural resources.
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36Sorry, that is not a capital resource.
Capital Resources are goods made by people that
are used to make other goods and services.
Tractors, paint and lumber are capital resources.
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37Sorry, that is not a human resource.
Human Resources are the people who do the work.
Another word for human resources is labor.
Try Again
38Nice work, entrepreneur!
You have made it through the start-up of a new
company. You understand something about
Capital,
Natural
and
Human Resources!
39You Will Go Far!
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