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CHAPTER 7

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 * January 2014**: The Florida Department of Education proposed changes to the Next Generation Social Studies Standards adopted in 2008. These changes specifically reflect 4th Grade at the elementary level. These standards were APPROVED and have been added to the Florida Standards (NGSSS) as of August 2014!

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/books-teaching-economic-concepts/
 * Teaching Economics using GREAT books:**

http://www.today.com/money/boy-sells-lemonade-2-years-buy-pony-see-his-dream-t104224
 * What an awesome real world lesson! Take a look!**

http://www.edutopia.org/practice/piggy-bank-friday-life-skills-through-financial-literacy
 * Piggy Bank Fridays- February 2016:**

**Scholastic Classroom Economy Video:** https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/videos/teaching-content/our-classroom-economy/

http://www.scholastic.com/browse/search/teacher?query=classroom+economy+newingham&as_values_092=&channelOnly=true
 * Click here for additional AMAZING resource provided by Scholastic and stellar teacher, Beth Newingham (MI):**

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-financial-literacy-relevance-overview-video
 * Break the cycle of POVERTY, teach financial literacy (May 2014):**

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/ideas-classroom-jobs
 * Prepare your students for the work force with these classroom jobs:**

Additional Financial Literacy resources...

http://safeshare.tv/w/ss56549e86ec8fe
 * CBS News- 60 Minutes Segment (original air dates March 2011; September 2011)**

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http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/07/16/financial-literacy-lessons-get-common-core-alignment.aspx?m=1 http://fffl.ncee.net/
 * Financial Literacy Lessons aligned with the Common Core:**
 * Financial Fitness for Life:**

A funny yet real-world clip regarding money! Not for elementary students: []
 * Currency RAP:** http://www.flocabulary.com/money/

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 * 40+ resources for teaching children financial literacy skills:**

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 * Let's play financial FOOTBALL:**

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/financial-literacy-elementary-students-brian-page
 * Financial Literacy for Elementary Age Students:**

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/peterpigs/
 * Play this fun IWB friendly game:**


 * Sample Activities:** [[image:teachsocialstudies/A._Martin_Economics_pres._sp_2011.JPG width="448" height="336" align="right" caption="A. Martin's HH Showcase 2011 Economics Workshop"]]

Check out this Federal Reserve site that provides FREE resources to classroom teachers and students: []

See Ashley's amazing wiki site to implement a classroom economy project in your classroom! http://classroom-economy.wikispaces.com/

Your text references using Eric Carle's book Pancake, Pancakes! to teach economic concepts. Check out this **Author Study Glog!** http://blsteiner.edu.glogster.com/eric-carle-5845/
 * Economics/Money: **

Check out this mini-book for K-1 students!






 * http://www.census.gov/schools/pdf/materials/cis_lesson_k4US.pdf**