Unit Plan #4: Making Economic Choices

Submitted By: Caitlin Andrews

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2013 Instructor: Karen Powell

UNIT PLANNER#4: Making Economic Choices

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

NV State Standard: This is the first lesson in a unit about E.10.3.1- Identify forms of money used Make sure to have at least one copy economics. Students will be by people across time and place of Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich introduced to the unit during this Last Sunday lesson through a childrens picture book and their prior knowledge. Create K-W-L chart on butcher paper Student-Friendly Standard: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst will be used I will be able to identify different forms Get out samples of coins for whole group reading. of money and how people use it for various things. NV State Standard: E.9.3.4- Demonstrate an understanding of income and give examples. E.10.3.2- Define banking terms, including saving, interest and borrowing Student- Friendly Standard: I will demonstrate an understanding of income and be able to give examples through word problems. I will define banking terms through a personal narrative. NV State Standard: This is the 3rd lesson in a unit about money and the economy. During this E.9.3.1- Identify needs as high priority wants, and wants of goods, services or lesson students will learn about leisure activities. making choices in regards to spending money and scarcity/choice. Student-Friendly Standard: Students will use the Houghton Mifflin I will demonstrate knowledge of high 3rd grade social studies textbook: priority needs through opportunity communities, pages 274-277. cost and scarcity. Write vocabulary words on board Continue using K-w-l chart

TUESDAY week #1 WEDNESDAY week #1

MONDAY week #1

This is the 2nd lesson in a unit about money and economics. This lesson focuses on money, bartering and making a budget. Students will reference the Houghton Mifflin 3rd grade social studies textbook: communities, pages 266-269.

Write vocabulary words on board

NV State Standards: This is the 4th lesson in a unit about the E.9.3.3- Give examples of prices set by economy and money. In this lesson businesses for selling goods and students will learn about persuasive services. technology and advertisements. Students will use the Houghton Mifflin Student- Friendly Standards3rd grade social studies textbook: I will give examples of prices set by communities, pages 278-279. businesses through an advertisement.

THURSDAY week #1

Gather sample ads Make materials available to students

EDEL 453 -Spring 2013Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4Submitted By: Caitlin Andrews

UNIT PLANNER#4: Making Economic Choices

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives

Week 1 of 2
Notes

NV State Standards: This is the 5th lesson in a unit of economics and money. Students will E.9.3.3- Give examples of prices set by businesses for selling goods and learn about different kinds of services. producers and the relationship between supply and demand. The NV State Standards: Houghton Mifflin 3rd grade social I will create my own small store and studies textbook: communities, pages give examples of prices set for the 286-289 will be used. goods I want to sell.

FRIDAY week #1

Write vocabulary words on board

EDEL 453 -Spring 2013Karen Powell- Instructor

Making a Plan #4Submitted By: Caitlin Andrews

UNIT PLANNER#4:Making Economic Choices

Summary of Lesson Plan NV State Social Studies Objectives
NV State Standard: E.9.3.1- Identify needs as high priority wants, and wants as goods, services and leisure activities. Student- Friendly Standard: I will be able to distinguish between different types of resources used to make goods. NV State Standard:

Week 2 of 2
Notes

MONDAY week #2

This is the 6th lesson in a unit about the economy and money. In this lesson students will learn about the various resources used to make goods. Students will use the Houghton Mifflin 3rd grade social studies textbook: communities, pages 292-295.

Write vocabulary words on board. Have sample of comparison chart ready Gather old magazines

TUESDAY week #2

This is the 7th lesson in a unit about economics and money. During this lesson students will learn about international trade. Students will use the Houghton Mifflin 3rd grade social studies textbook: communities, pages 300-303 for a resource.

E.12.0- Students will explore trends in international trade, the impact of trade on the U.S. economy and the role of exchange rates. Student-Friendly StandardI will identify benefits of international trade and differentiate between imports and exports.

Write vocabulary words on board Create sample Venn Diagram

WEDNESDAY week #2

This is the final day in a unit about economies and money. Students will review what they have learned throughout the unit and take a formal assessment. Students will use the Houghton Mifflin 3rd grade social studies textbook: communities, pages 266-303 for references.

NV State Standards: See all previously stated standards Student- Friendly Standards: See all previously stated standards.

Bring back out K-W-L chart for review Make 25 copies of review sheet Create quiz-quiz- trade cards Make 25 copies of formal assessment

EDEL 453 -Spring 2013Karen Powell- Instructor

FRIDAY week #2

THURSDAY week #2

Making a Plan #4Submitted By: Caitlin Andrews