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Bartering — A system of exchange
By participating in a game called "Barter Bag" students will be introduced to the concept of trade. This introduces students to the concept of bartering.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 Social Studies)
By Carlene M. White.
Economic resources using thinking maps
This lesson uses several literature selections in order to identify and classify natural, human, and capital resources. Students will work together in small groups to gather information and individually complete a Thinking Map. The assessment includes completing a Tree Map individually and sharing group information with the rest of the class. This lesson will take two days.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Robin Campbell.
"Kids as Decision Makers" -- Distinguishing between Needs and Wants
The students will have hands-on experiences with sorting pictures into groups according to the social studies objective: The learner will apply basic economic concepts to home and school. This lesson will focus on distinguishing between wants and needs.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Social Studies)
By Tonya Kales.