Social Studies - 2nd Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 4: Economics

Students develop an understanding of basic economic concepts necessary to make informed individual and family decisions. Students use basic economic principles to explain how businesses supply goods and services to consumers.

Compelling Questions:

• What is money used for, and how could a student earn it?
• What are goods, and what are services?
• What resources affect business choices?
• What are the different ways goods arrive in our homes?

Standard 2.4.1

Explain the benefits of personal savings.

• Give and Take
  Students will learn the concepts of goods, services and community.

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