Exploring Economics & Entrepreneurship With Desktop Stores
I've taught economics every year that I've been a teacher. (See my second grade plans here .) This year, however, I'm teaching third grade, and the standards are much deeper than what I've covered in the past! First, and foremost... BOOKS I'm doing my best to keep my classroom a print-rich environment for my students. I'm trying to keep my personal spending down by using my local public library as a resource. At the start of each new unit, I fill my car (then my bookshelf) with related texts! Check out my economics finds: Nonfiction books are always valuable! These books are fictional, but related! I found a few books about entrepreneurs who created brands that are popular with kids. (If you use Epic! as a resource, there are a TON on there, like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates!) Lastly, my favorite find was What Does It Mean to be an Entrepreneur ? I'll be purchasing a copy for myself. LOVE IT. Now for our culminating project:...