Unit Plan

Teaching Economics Using Children's Literature

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Introduce young learners to the subject of economics using their favorite stories and books. Including 24 separate lessons, this guide covers economic principles such as trade, scarcity, consumer goods and services, renewable and non-renewable resources, and more, offering a great opportunity to make interdisciplinary connections in the elementary classroom.

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Classroom Considerations
  • Although this resource could be adapted for many elementary school grade levels, some of the economic concepts may be too advanced for younger learners (debt, for example)
Pros
  • Lessons include necessary worksheets, handouts, other support materials
  • Follow-up activity ideas are provided
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