LESSON
In this lesson, students go on a "shopping trip" using a limited set of tokens to explore economic decision-making.
Experience the Lesson
Social Studies Alive!
Me and My World
Every learner starts with what they know best: themselves. From there, they observe the people and places around them, making sense of community, belonging, and their world through hands-on discovery.
What Students Will Explore
Unit 1
Civics
Learn how to share, take turns, and get along with others. Use the “Let’s Talk It Out!” method to solve problems, practice being a good helper, and explore what it means to be patriotic.
Unit 2
History
Learn about time words and timelines. Compare life today to long ago, and discover how holidays celebrate important events, people, and cultures.
Unit 3
Geography
Learn how to use maps, globes, and words to describe where things are located. Describe where you live using your address, phone number, and weather. Then learn about different land and water features on Earth.
Unit 4
Economics
Identify the things we buy as things we need or want. Learn about different types of jobs you could have to earn money and pay for things.
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Student Materials
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Student Journal
The colorful, easy-to-use, print consumable Student Journal combines standards-based content and rich activities to support student learning. Students will make personal connections that allow them to develop a deep understanding of key social studies content while building critical social studies and ELA skills. Also available in Spanish.
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Social Studies Stories
The Social Studies Stories collection contains short, high-interest readings from four different disciplines — Geography, History, Economics, and Civics — to further engage and deepen students' understanding of content. Also available in Spanish.
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Interactive Desk Maps
A class set of large, colorful, laminated maps that students can write on and use in hands-on ways during activities.
Teacher Materials
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Teacher's Guide
Teacher's Guide supports everything from lesson planning to grading — step-by-step procedures, time estimates, differentiation strategies, and answer keys, ready to use offline or as a quick reference while teaching. Also available in Spanish.
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Activity Cards
The Activity Cards are laminated, reusable cards that contain vibrant, interactive content for students. The cards include large maps, game boards, and manipulatives that can be cut out and be reused year after year. Also available in Spanish.
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Vocabulary Wall Cards
Vocabulary Wall Cards pair key terms with clear definitions on durable, laminated posters — ready to display on a word wall or use as manipulatives.
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