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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.
How much is that cupcake really worth?!
Use this as an introductory lesson to supply & demand for Economic, Legal and Political Systems students.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Joy Walker.

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Beanie Baby prices soar
Students learn about supply and demand through the sale of Beanie Babies. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Social Studies)
Provided by: EconEdLink
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
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