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Tired of boring first-day lessons that don't spark curiosity? This engaging What is Economics Lesson is the perfect way to introduce your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders to the fascinating world of economics. It's a super fun, hands-on introduction to our full Elementary Economics Unit that will have your students excited to learn more!
Get ready to ignite your students' interest in economics from day one! This comprehensive, free lesson makes understanding economic concepts accessible and enjoyable for young learners. Discover how economics impacts their daily lives and the roles economists play in shaping our communities.
What's Included:
- A Comprehensive Lesson Plan
- An Informational Text about Economics
- 2 Anchor Charts (Economy & Economics)
- 3 Authentic Practice Activities
- Answer Keys
📚 Learning Objectives:
- Describe how economics affects students and their community.
- Give examples of institutions that make up economies (people, governments, businesses).
💡 How to Use This Resource:
- Supplement your existing textbook or curriculum with highly engaging worksheets and games.
- Explain the real-world impact of economics on students and their community.
- Identify and understand the role of economists in our society.
✅ Perfect For...
- Any elementary teacher, regardless of curriculum
- Introducing economics concepts for the first time
- A "What is Economics?" unit starter
🧠 The Pedagogy: Why It Works
This resource uses a combination of informational text, anchor charts, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles. By connecting economics to students' own lives and communities, it makes abstract economic concepts concrete and memorable. Empower your students with essential economic literacy from the very first day of school!
Click Download to grab this FREE "What is Economics?" lesson and kick off your social studies year with a bang!
Love this lesson? Save $9 on the full Elementary Economics Unit.
Tired of boring first-day lessons that don't spark curiosity? This engaging What is Economics Lesson is the perfect way to introduce your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders to the fascinating world of economics. It's a super fun, hands-on introduction to our full Elementary Economics Unit that will have your students excited to learn more!
Get ready to ignite your students' interest in economics from day one! This comprehensive, free lesson makes understanding economic concepts accessible and enjoyable for young learners. Discover how economics impacts their daily lives and the roles economists play in shaping our communities.
What's Included:
- A Comprehensive Lesson Plan
- An Informational Text about Economics
- 2 Anchor Charts (Economy & Economics)
- 3 Authentic Practice Activities
- Answer Keys
📚 Learning Objectives:
- Describe how economics affects students and their community.
- Give examples of institutions that make up economies (people, governments, businesses).
💡 How to Use This Resource:
- Supplement your existing textbook or curriculum with highly engaging worksheets and games.
- Explain the real-world impact of economics on students and their community.
- Identify and understand the role of economists in our society.
✅ Perfect For...
- Any elementary teacher, regardless of curriculum
- Introducing economics concepts for the first time
- A "What is Economics?" unit starter
🧠 The Pedagogy: Why It Works
This resource uses a combination of informational text, anchor charts, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles. By connecting economics to students' own lives and communities, it makes abstract economic concepts concrete and memorable. Empower your students with essential economic literacy from the very first day of school!
Click Download to grab this FREE "What is Economics?" lesson and kick off your social studies year with a bang!
Love this lesson? Save $9 on the full Elementary Economics Unit.