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RESOURCE ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Does your school have any natural
YES
NO
If YES , please give details
resources ?
Water
X
There is a water pond in the school land
Land or farmland X The school has 3-­‐4 acres of unused land
Anything else e . g . beach , palm -­‐ trees , orchard
Does your school have any physical resources ?
X
There are different types of trees and some wild animals around the school land
YES NO If YES , please give details
Rubbish that can be recycled
X
We learned how to separate organic , plastic and paper from
the school waste
Machinery or equipment e . g . a paper recycling machine
X
Buildings e . g . school hall
X
We have one main school building with 5 classrooms , a small administration office and the head teacher ’ s office
Electricity or a generator
X
We have a generator that runs during the school hours ( 6am to 6pm )
Internet
Some important definitions before you begin : Natural Resource -­‐ anything that you can use that is found in nature . E . g . plants , trees , land , water or a river . Physical Resource -­‐ anything that is manmade . E . g . a bike , school buildings or bricks .
Computers X One computer in the school administration office
Printer X One printer in the school administration office
Anything else e . g . sewing machine , motorbike
Is the location of your school …? YES NO If YES , please give details
X
X
Near a big town or city X Our school is 8 kilometres away from the main town Near a tourist attraction e . g . Safari Park
Near industry e . g . a textile mill
X
X
In an area with fertile land X Of the 3-­‐4 acres of unused land , 2 acres are fertile land
Anything else e . g . near a market X The market town is near our school ( 8-­‐9 kilometres )