OverviewThis publication contains lessons on the unique world in which young children live. The lessons will help children understand the world around them better.
Detailed InformationEach of the 25 lessons in this five-part instructional guide is designed to build on the world in which young children live. Covered topics include: - How goods and services satisfy people's wants
- The world of work and the role workers and other resources play in producing goods and services
- The concept of scarcity and the need to make choices
- Specialization
- The roles of producers and consumers
- The role of money in society
Each lesson contains a summary of the economic content, a list of materials and preparation needed, instructions for teaching, and suggestions for reinforcing the economic concepts within other subject areas and through children's literature, family activities, newspapers, and community involvement.
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