Teaching Economic Concepts with Picture Books and Junior Novels
Teaching Economic Concepts with Picture Books and Junior Novels

Author: Nancy J. Polette

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-08-29

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13:

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Using quality literature to introduce younger students to economic terms and concepts is an engaging and effective teaching method. This book demonstrates how. At what age can children benefit from learning about economics? The consensus among educators today is the earlier the better. K–8 teachers and librarians will find this book invaluable for introducing basic economic concepts to students and giving them a solid foundation of understanding that can be built upon as they advance in grade level. Author Nancy Polette, prolific author and expert on using picture books for education, explains how to use 20 picture books to present basic ideas such as credit, wants and needs, and supply and demand; and to build understanding of more complex concepts with 20 junior novels. The titles and suggested activities enable students to enjoy the literary experience and benefit from economic lessons that sink in because they are presented through stories involving characters with whom children can relate.

Teaching Economic Concepts with Picture Books and Junior Novels
Teaching Economic Concepts with Picture Books and Junior Novels

Author: Nancy J. Polette

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-08-29

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1610695038

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Using quality literature to introduce younger students to economic terms and concepts is an engaging and effective teaching method. This book demonstrates how. At what age can children benefit from learning about economics? The consensus among educators today is the earlier the better. K–8 teachers and librarians will find this book invaluable for introducing basic economic concepts to students and giving them a solid foundation of understanding that can be built upon as they advance in grade level. Author Nancy Polette, prolific author and expert on using picture books for education, explains how to use 20 picture books to present basic ideas such as credit, wants and needs, and supply and demand; and to build understanding of more complex concepts with 20 junior novels. The titles and suggested activities enable students to enjoy the literary experience and benefit from economic lessons that sink in because they are presented through stories involving characters with whom children can relate.

Play Dough Economics
Play Dough Economics

Author: Harlan R. Day

Publisher: Council for Economic Educat

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9781561836253

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Designed primarily for elementary and middle school students, each of the 15 lessons in this guide introduces an economics concept through activities with modeling clay.

Aids to Media Selection for Students and Teachers
Aids to Media Selection for Students and Teachers

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Abstract: Up-to-date, available bibliographies, and journals which review books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials relevant to elementary and secondary school instructional programs are presented. The listing is restricted to reviewing tools published since 1976, except for several standard titles which have not been revised or replaced; on specific topic areas e.g., multiethnic materials. Media sources are presented in 4 principal sections: book selection sources; periodicals; audiovisual materials; and multiethnic materials. A directory of publisher's addresses and an author-title index are included. (wz).