LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 6

The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home, school, and the community.

Objective 6.05

Give examples of the relationship between the government and its people.

Resources aligned to this objective

Walter the Baker
In this lesson, students will read and discuss Walter the Baker by Eric Carle. They will then create a personal response in words and pictures explaining what they want to be when they grow up.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Teresa Bennett.

Resources on the web

Who pays for city hall?
Students learn that city governments provide goods and services by collecting taxes from citizens. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education