Environmental education should lead children, as future citizens, to acquire a more objective view of the way human societies function. It should also encourage an individual to take an active part in the community and to arouse the desire to take a responsible attitude regarding natural resource management. This experimental teaching module offers primary and secondary teachers some concepts on the rational management and use of natural resources to guide them in their teaching of these environmental concerns. The module consists of six thematic sections including: (1) "The Source of Our Wealth"; (2) "The Soil and Its Products"; (3) "Water and the Resources of Aquatic Environments"; (4) "Energy"; (5) "Ores and Metals"; and (6) "Societies and Resources". Each section includes a general introduction, suggestions for educational activities, and assessments. Activities are based on methods that emphasize observation of the local environment, documentary research, games including simulations and role playing, surveys and interviews, and problem solving in the local environments. The accompanying teacher's guide includes goals, objectives, and an annotated bibliography. (CW)