1st and 2nd Grade
1st and 2nd graders will be working on a new unit focusing on economics. Students will learn about money, goods and services, consumers and producers an how our economy works. Students will participate in a mini-economy, use creative thinking and problem solving strategies to solve a "Community Mess" and they will end the unit with a student created business!!! This unit incorporates geography, map skills, graphing, creative writing and multiple math skills.
Essential Question:
1. In what ways do people, places, and things work together in order to find creative solutions to problems within a community and its economy?
2. In what ways are communities the same, different, and ever-changing?
3. In what ways do economic problems affect our everyday lives?
Standards to address in Unit:
Social Studies:
SSKCG1a Explain how rules are made and why.
SSKCG1b Explain why rules should be followed. SSKE1 The student will describe the work that people do.
SSKE2 The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
SSKE3a Distinguish goods from services.
SSKE3b Identify various forms of U.S. money (coins, currency).
SSKE4 The student will explain that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
SS1E1 The student will identify goods that people make and services that people provide for each other.
SS1E2 The student will explain that people have to make choices about goods and services because of scarcity.
SS1E3 The student will describe how people are both producers and consumers.
SS1E4, SS2E4 The student will describe the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices.
SS2CG1 The student will define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.
SS2CG2a, b, c The student will identify the roles of the following elected officials: (a) president, (b) governor, (c) mayor.
SS2E1 The student will explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.
SS2E2 The student will identify ways in which goods and services are allocated.
SS2E3a Explain how money makes trade easier than barter.
Science:
SKL2a Explain the similarities and differences in animals (color, size, appearance, etc.).
SKL2b Explain the similarities and differences in plants (color, size, appearance, etc.).
S1L1d Compare and describe various animals-appearance, motion, growth, basic needs.
TAG Objectives:
CPS 1 Question accepted practices, rules, and existing principles to discover new knowledge.
CPS 2 Design, apply, evaluate, and adapt a variety of innovative strategies when problem solving (e.g., recognizes problems, defines problems, identifies possible
solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, and evaluates solution).
CPS 3 Incorporate brainstorming and other idea-generating techniques (synectics, SCAMPER, etc.) to solve problems or create new products.
CPS 4 Demonstrate skills in fluency and flexibility to solve problems or create new products.
CPS 5 Develop original ideas, presentations, or products through synthesis and evaluation.
CPS 6 Clarify, illustrate, or elaborate on an idea for product improvement.
CPS 7 Use analogies, metaphors, illustrations, and/or models to explain complex concepts.
CPS 8 Tolerate ambiguity when solving problems.
CPS 9 Recognize and assume risks as a necessary part of problem solving.
CPS 10 Monitor and reflect on the creative process of problem solving for future applications.
ACS 1 Use written, spoken, and technological media to convey new learning or challenge existing ideas.
ACS 2 Produce written and/or oral work that is complex, purposeful, and organized, includes relevant supporting examples and manipulation of language.
ACS 3 Create products and/or presentations that synthesize information from diverse sources and communicate expertise to a variety of authentic audiences.
ACS 4 Use a variety of multi-media and innovative technology to create illustrations, models, charts, tables, and graphs as tools for communication.
ACS 5 Apply interviewing techniques for a variety of purposes.
ACS 7 Respond to contributions of others, considering all available information. ACS 8 Participate in small group discussions to argue persuasively or reinforce others’ good points.
ACS 9 Maintain a journal or log for self-reflection and/or self-evaluation.
ACS 10 Support and defend one’s own opinions while respecting the opinions of others.
Essential Question:
1. In what ways do people, places, and things work together in order to find creative solutions to problems within a community and its economy?
2. In what ways are communities the same, different, and ever-changing?
3. In what ways do economic problems affect our everyday lives?
Standards to address in Unit:
Social Studies:
SSKCG1a Explain how rules are made and why.
SSKCG1b Explain why rules should be followed. SSKE1 The student will describe the work that people do.
SSKE2 The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
SSKE3a Distinguish goods from services.
SSKE3b Identify various forms of U.S. money (coins, currency).
SSKE4 The student will explain that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
SS1E1 The student will identify goods that people make and services that people provide for each other.
SS1E2 The student will explain that people have to make choices about goods and services because of scarcity.
SS1E3 The student will describe how people are both producers and consumers.
SS1E4, SS2E4 The student will describe the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices.
SS2CG1 The student will define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.
SS2CG2a, b, c The student will identify the roles of the following elected officials: (a) president, (b) governor, (c) mayor.
SS2E1 The student will explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.
SS2E2 The student will identify ways in which goods and services are allocated.
SS2E3a Explain how money makes trade easier than barter.
Science:
SKL2a Explain the similarities and differences in animals (color, size, appearance, etc.).
SKL2b Explain the similarities and differences in plants (color, size, appearance, etc.).
S1L1d Compare and describe various animals-appearance, motion, growth, basic needs.
TAG Objectives:
CPS 1 Question accepted practices, rules, and existing principles to discover new knowledge.
CPS 2 Design, apply, evaluate, and adapt a variety of innovative strategies when problem solving (e.g., recognizes problems, defines problems, identifies possible
solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, and evaluates solution).
CPS 3 Incorporate brainstorming and other idea-generating techniques (synectics, SCAMPER, etc.) to solve problems or create new products.
CPS 4 Demonstrate skills in fluency and flexibility to solve problems or create new products.
CPS 5 Develop original ideas, presentations, or products through synthesis and evaluation.
CPS 6 Clarify, illustrate, or elaborate on an idea for product improvement.
CPS 7 Use analogies, metaphors, illustrations, and/or models to explain complex concepts.
CPS 8 Tolerate ambiguity when solving problems.
CPS 9 Recognize and assume risks as a necessary part of problem solving.
CPS 10 Monitor and reflect on the creative process of problem solving for future applications.
ACS 1 Use written, spoken, and technological media to convey new learning or challenge existing ideas.
ACS 2 Produce written and/or oral work that is complex, purposeful, and organized, includes relevant supporting examples and manipulation of language.
ACS 3 Create products and/or presentations that synthesize information from diverse sources and communicate expertise to a variety of authentic audiences.
ACS 4 Use a variety of multi-media and innovative technology to create illustrations, models, charts, tables, and graphs as tools for communication.
ACS 5 Apply interviewing techniques for a variety of purposes.
ACS 7 Respond to contributions of others, considering all available information. ACS 8 Participate in small group discussions to argue persuasively or reinforce others’ good points.
ACS 9 Maintain a journal or log for self-reflection and/or self-evaluation.
ACS 10 Support and defend one’s own opinions while respecting the opinions of others.