Students will demonstrate an understanding of geographic concepts and processes as needed to examine the role of culture, technology, and the environment in the location and distribution of human activities. Explain the relationship between the physical setting of a community and its ability to satisfy the wants and needs of its people. Examine the impact of geography on the industrial growth and economic prosperity of communities in the state, nation, and world. Explain the pros and cons of economic specialization. Use temperature maps to draw conclusions about areas suitable for the growth of apple orchards.
Producers combine natural, human, and capital resources to make goods and services.
Background reading about the apple-growing industry will be helpful. Ask them to close their eyes and listen as you make a sound. When they think they can identify the sound, they should raise their hands. Take a bite or two of the crisp apple. Most students will guess the sound fairly quickly.