The Right Job for 'The Tortoise and the Hare'
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM284&page=teacher
A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Social Studies
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- Appropriate grades
- K–2
- Provider
- National Council on Economic Education
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In this EconEdLink lesson, students will learn how specialization benefits a community. Students will listen to the classic story “The Tortoise and the Hare.” This computer-read story will take them to the animals' village and the famous race. This story illustrates just how wonderful specialization is! This lesson incorporates a variety of web resources.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 1
- Goal 6: The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and the community.
- Objective 6.02: Describe how people of different cultures work to earn income in order to satisfy wants and needs.
Grade 2
- Goal 7: The learner will apply basic economic concepts and evaluate the use of economic resources within communities.
- Objective 7.03: Describe different types of employment and ways people earn an income.
Kindergarten
- Goal 6: The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and the community.
- Objective 6.05: Explore goods and services provided in communities.
