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Skills: Explain how someone earns money and the impacts of saving vs spending that money. Respond to comprehension questions related to a narrative story about earning ...

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Third Grade Social Studies lesson. This lesson would also be great for 2nd grade.

• It answers the Essential Question: What are the basis of a functioning society?
• This lesson focuses on explaining the role of money and the impacts of earning, saving and spending.

CCSS: CCSS.RI.3.3, CCSS.3.NBT.A.2, CCSS.W.3.3

Skills: Explain the roles of a producer and consumer.

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Second Grade Social Studies lesson. This lesson would also be appropriate for Third Grade students.

• It answers the Essential Question: What are the basis of a functioning society?
• This lesson focuses on explaining the roles and impact producers and consumers have on the economy.

CCSS: CCSS.W.2.3, CCSS.RI.2.5, CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Skills: Describe the difference between good and services.

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, First Grade Social Studies lesson, which can also be used for Kindergartners. It answers the Essential Question: What are the basis of a functioning economy? The focus of this lesson is on describing examples of the goods and services that government provides.

CCSS: CCSS.W.1.3, CCSS.RI.1.3, CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Skills: Describe a want vs a need. Explain why people save.

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Kindergarten or 1st Grade Social Studies lesson. It answers the Essential Question: What are the basis of a functioning economy? The focus of this lesson is on explaining why people save.

CCSS: CCSS.W.K.3, CCSS.RI.K.2, CCSS.K.MD.B.3

Skills: Explain the public role in democracy and the importance of their participation.

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson is geared towards 4th grade or 5th grade students.

• It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?
• The focus of this lesson is on explaining how a democracy relies on people’s responsible participation, and draw implications for how individuals should participate.

CCSS: CCSS.W.5.1, CCSS.RI.5.1, CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Skills: Distinguish between the branches of government. Explain the different responsibilities and powers of each branch.

Description: This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson is geared towards 4th grade or 5th grade students.

• It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?
• This lesson focuses on the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government and in different times and places.

CCSS: CCSS.W.4.2, CCSS.RI.4.1, CCSS.4.MD.B.4