Geraldine, a goat, tells the story of a Navajo weaver who produces a rug using the goat's mohair. Explain that you will read the story, The Goat In The Rug , which is about a Navajo weaver, Glenmae. Tell students to listen for ways they know the story is told by Geraldine. This type of story is called a personal narrative. Explain that Glenmae was a producer of rugs.
Producers make goods or provide services.
They use many things to make their products. Some of these things are called resources and some are called intermediate goods . Name some things Glenmae used to produce her rug. As students answer, list the things on the board. Natural Resources are those things found in and on the earth, such as water, oil, and sunlight.