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Learn about money's advantages over barter.
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How Do We Get The Things We Want?
OVERVIEW
Visit the comic book universe to understand and learn more about goods and services, barter and trade, and currency and money.
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Understand that people are both producers and consumers.
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Mr. Cookie Baker
Read a story and identify economic resources.
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The Berenstain Bears: Mad Mad Mad Toy Craze
Define buyers, goods, price, and sellers; identify prices and sellers for common goods.
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The Little Red Hen Makes A Pizza
Illustrate the roles consumers and producers play.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Peanut Butter and Cupcake
Learn about complements and substitutes through a story.
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Explore how economics is a part of students’ everyday lives.
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What Is an Economy?
Learn about supply, demand, and the flow of goods and services.
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A Story of Interest (and Supervision!)
Explore the concepts of interest, savings, and budgeting.
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The Story of Monetary Policy
Understand the importance of monetary policy and the Federal Reserve’s key responsibilities.
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The Story of the Federal Reserve System
Read about the Federal Reserve’s structure and key responsibilities.
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Once Upon A Dime
Learn about barter, currency, and banking.
