What would you work hard for?
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A lesson plan for grade K Social Studies
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about the concept of value and why some items are considered more valuable than others. These concepts relate to a geographical understanding of natural resources and the reasons why people work very hard to extract resources. This lesson engages students in whole class discussion, writing assignments, and an art project.
Students will:
- discuss the latest fad or popular item for kids their age;
- perform a simple simulation demonstrating the concepts of value, abundance, and scarcity;
- view the land and sea routes for the California gold rush, and discuss what journeys might have been like;
- view pictures of miners and mining facilities during the California gold rush, and discuss whether the work looks easy or difficult;
- list or draw the things they would be willing to work very hard for; and
- write stories or draw pictures of themselves working very hard for one of these things.
Xpeditions provides links to necessary web resources, detailed instructions for completing the lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Kindergarten
- Goal 6: The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and the community.
- Objective 6.02: Examine the concept of scarcity and how it influences the economy.
