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Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies - 1st Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 4: Economics

Students will explain how to prioritize their economic wants and make basic financial decisions.

Compelling Questions:

  • How do people decide what is a want, and what is a need?
  • What do people gain when they save, and what do they sacrifice?
  • What does it mean to make a living?

Standard 1.4.3

Identify and explain the roles and contributions of consumers, producers, and distributors in the community.
  • 1st Grade Lesson Ideas: Code & Go Mouse
    This is a list of potential ideas based off a specific technology. None of these ideas are fully developed lessons. Please make changes and adaptations as necessary for the students in your class.


UEN logo http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Robert  Austin and see the Social Studies website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer  Throndsen.

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