Description should include

Forests/plants: provide food for animals and humans; add organic matter to soil when they decay; part of the air exchange process; help cool the earth
Soil: all plant life comes from soil; all growth comes from topsoil
Air: essential for life; part of the photosynthetic process; oxygen in air is used by animals to convert food to energy
Water (streams, lakes, oceans, rivers): covers approximately 70 percent of the earth’s surface; provides recreation; provides food, minerals, etc.; necessary for all life
Wildlife/fish: part of the food chain; provide recreation for people
Minerals: used to make hundreds of products; examples include iron, gold, salt, lead, silver
Energy: some forms come from plant and animal remains; provided by natural gas, coal, oil, wind, and water.

Process/Skill Questions:

What role does the forest play in your community?
What is the impact on agriculture if the topsoil is eroded?
What are the implications of soil loss?
Why is clean water important to your health?
What role do you play in maintaining pollution-free water?
How are minerals used in your community?
What does "nonrenewable resources" mean? How do nonrenewable resources affect you and your community?
How does soil affect plant growth?
What are several examples of recreation that are available due to the presence of water?
Why is conservation important for future generations?
What impact do natural resources have on society?