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Series Details

Subjects:
Social Studies
Grade Levels:
Primary, Elementary
Program Length:
Five 15-minute lessons, Two teacher programs
Record Rights:
School year, Available for loan or purchase, CC
Producer/Distributor:
AIT

Air Dates

Air One
Lessons 1-6
January 20, 2009
from 3:30-5:10 a.m.
Lesson 7
January 21, 2009
from 3:30-4:00 a.m.

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Web Resources

EcEdWeb
This site from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Economic Education provides teachers with lesson plans, curriculum support, and other resources for teaching economics.

EdconEdLink
This site from the National Council on Economic Education includes lesson plans, web links, data links, and resources to examine current economics news.

Kids Bank
This site from Sovereign Bank explains the fundamentals of money and banking to children.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
You'll find an downloadable journal for students to track the role of economics in their everyday lives as well as links to additional resources.

Peanuts and Crackerjacks
Batter Up! Learn more about the economics of pro sports at this interactive game for kids from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

New England Economic Adventure
This site from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, inspired by New England's rich history, is designed to engage the public in understanding the phenomenon of economic growth, how it occurs, and why it is important. You'll find games and activities, economic terms, an overview of New England's economic history, a New England economic timeline, and a variety of teacher resources including lesson plans, games, and more.

Department of the Treasury For Kids
You'll find resources for kids from the U.S. Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where you can learn more about money and the history of money in the U.S.

ECON AND ME

ECON AND ME revolves around four children and their invisible friend, Econ, who apply economic principles to individuals, families, and communities. Students learn about economics, social studies, communication, mathematics, and problem solving.
N.H. Framework Correlations

Episodes

1.SCARCITY
Econ tells Sean and his friends that they have an economic problem & ndash; a scarcity of space. When they decide to build a clubhouse, they find they have a scarcity of wood. The swing set is a resource that could support a clubhouse. (14:27 min.)
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2.OPPORTUNITY COST
Econ tells Sean and his friends that they have an economic problem & ndash; a scarcity of space. When they decide to build a clubhouse, they find they have a scarcity of wood. The swing set is a resource that could support a clubhouse. (14:27 min.)
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3.CONSUMPTION
Econ tells the children that they can use their $4.00 to buy goods, save their money, or pay someone to perform a service. Three decide to spend their limited income, but Tanya saves hers for the amusement park. (14:46 min.)
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4.PRODUCTION
The children decide to earn money to go to the amusement park with Tanya by putting on a play involving neighborhood children. (14:24 min .)
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5.INTERDEPENDENCE
Tom and Sean arrive late for rehearsal and say their small jobs don't matter. Econ shows them a real-life example – the amusement park, wher e Sean and Tom depend on all the people who work there. The program closes with the successful production of The Incredible Econ. (14:35 min.)
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6.TEACHER ORIENTATION
Introduces the content and design of the five student programs. Step-by-step instructions guide teachers in the use of program 1. Includes strategies for integrating the basic economic concepts into language arts, mathematics, and problem-solving, and for using the teacher's guide to maximize learning opportunities. (24:18 min.)
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7.TEACHING STRATEGIES
Introduces programs 2 through 5. Demonstrates teaching strategies and ways of evaluating students' comprehension. Suggestions for use of the instructional materials are provided, along with an examination of th e inductive/deductive framework and concept development process contained in the instructional design of the programs. (23:24 min.)
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