Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies — Kindergarten

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What would you work hard for?: 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... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

Vincent van Gogh's "Flower Beds in Holland": Students gain an understanding of opportunity costs. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Toys for me: A lesson on choice: Students are introduced to the concept of scarcity by illustrating how time is finite and how life involves a series of choices. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

To market to market: Students will participate in a marketplace simulation by role-playing producers and consumers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

That's not fair! How do we share?: ,p>This EconEdLink lesson has students explore a variety of ways to share, particularly when an obvious solution is not apparent. They will identify choices and the costs of choosing one item over another. An interactive drag-and-drop activity is included... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Social Studies); Provided by: EconEdLink

A Pet for Beans from 'Jack and the Beanstalk': Students learn about trading through a discussion of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Every penny counts: Students will learn about choice as consumers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

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