Mrs. Crites' 
Fourth Grade
Economics
East Carter School
24 S. Herren
Ellsinore, MO 63937
Standard 4. Economic Concepts and Principles 
Compare saving and investment
Explain supply and demand
Interpret past, explain present and predict future consequences of economic decisions (decisions would be of a nature that is meaningful to fourth graders, such as decisions made by consumers and decisions pertaining to the environment).
Explain how the state gets the money it needs to provide goods and services, especially by the collection of sales taxes.
Explain how decisions of households businesses and governments affect one another.

 

Economics Introduction

 Main Ideas:
 

Resources
- Human, Capital, Natural


Goods 
Services 
 Go here to write the definition and example for GOODS and SERVICES: 
When you are finished read this page and test your knowledge.
 

Goods and Services
 Soc. Studies for Kids - Goods and Services
 Goods and Services Farm

Barter  Jack and the Bean Stalk - lesson on bartering.
When you are finished with the lesson practice your trading knowledge.

Econ Ed - Trading

Supply & Demand  Supply and Demand Lesson
On-line Lesson on Supply & Demand
 SS for kids - Supply and Demand
 Ice Cream Shop - Supply and Demand
Scarcity Popcorn Scarcity Lesson
 SS for kids - Scarcity and Choices
Opportunity Cost  Opportunity Cost Shop
 Jelly Bean Jam
 Toys and Me
 Opportunity Cost of a Lifetime
Taxes   Free Ride Lesson 
Where does the Money come from?
 Concentration Game

WebQuest:
Ecomania

Information:
 Natural Resources Kids Page
Environmental Education for Kids
RAISE THE ROOF WEBQUEST
MONEY AND ECONOMICS WEBQUEST
History of Money
The Anatomy of a Bill
History of Money II
jelly bean jam
KIDSBANK
THINKQUEST
Beanie Baby Prices Soar
Ben & Jerry's
Economics
Economic Terms
Economics Spotter: Supply and Demand at the Gold Rush 
Escape from Knab
Frontyard Fortunes
Lemon Squeeze
List of Economic Quia Quizzes & Games
Moneypalooza
Play dough Economics
The Mystery of the Amazing Farmers 
Welcome to Econopolis
Welcome to the Mint
What Do People Want to Wear?

PowerPoint
 Economics PPT to download

Games:
Econopolis - A fun learning game
Mrs. Crites' Ecomania Quia
Peanuts & Crackerjacks - An economic ball game
MONEYOPOLIS GAME~
Jeopardy
Lemonade Stand
Economics Challenge Game
Economic Jeopardy
 ESCAPE FROM KNAB
economics quia challenge
 


 
 

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