Toys for Me: A Lesson on Choice
Students encounter the concept of scarcity in their daily tasks but have little comprehension as to its meaning or how to deal with the concept of ...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 04/21/2004


Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea
Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divide...
Grade: 3-5    Published: 10/28/2003


You Decide!
Think about a difficult decision you have had to make. After you decided did it work out? Why or why not? Why do you think decisions and choices ar...
Grade: 3-5    Published: 07/18/2003


A Perfect Pet
The introduction to this lesson is a brief online story about a little girl’s visit to a pet store with her father. She considers several pets b...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 10/14/2004


If I Ran the Zoo - Economics and Literature
Welcome to the Zoo! In this two-day lesson you will use Dr. Seuss' If I Ran The Zoo book to introduce the economic concepts to your students. You will...
Grade: 3-5    Published: 05/21/2003


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Choices & Changes: In Life, School, & Work - Grades 2-4 - Teacher's Resource ManualChoices & Changes: In Life, School, & Work - Grades 2-4 - Teacher's Resource Manual
Grade: 2-4   Published: 2001
2 of the 18 lessons are related to this lesson. They are listed below.


Unit 1: Lesson 1 - Scarcity
It is a paradox that people who learn to accept and deal with scarcity often achieve much more than those who don't accept it. The inability to deal with scarcity leads to problems with money, educat...
Unit 1: Lesson 4 - Choice
In this lesson, students should recognize that they have the power to choose and that they do make many choices. Many people feel powerless because they think they don't make choices.

Financial Fitness for Life: Steps to Financial Fitness - Grades 3-5 - Teacher GuideFinancial Fitness for Life: Steps to Financial Fitness - Grades 3-5 - Teacher Guide
Grade: 3-5   Published: 2001
1 of the 16 lessons are related to this lesson. It is listed below.


Theme 3: Lesson 13 - Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?
In this lesson, students role-play how they would respond to various lending situations and analyze how to make better decisions about lending. By assuming the role of lender, students will analyze t...

Financial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher GuideFinancial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher Guide
Grade: K-2   Published: 2001
1 of the 16 lessons are related to this lesson. It is listed below.


Theme 3: Lesson 11 - Ads Make Us Spend
Students examine various forms of advertising and discover why companies advertise their products. They watch television commercials to answer questions about products advertised and consumer wants. ...

 

 
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