The Alexander text can be used in 2nd grade to cover three of the four benchmarks. You can discuss the following disciplinary vocabulary words included in the standards: choices, limited resources, supply, demand, goods, services, benefits, costs, saving, and spending. While reading the text, ask the following EQ's (Economics Questions). Look at the cover. Read the title and glance at Alexander's image. What do you see? What do you think is a limited resource for Alexander? What do you wonder about Alexander? When you arrive at the first spending decision, stop and discuss his choice. Did he make a good choice? When he chose to spend his money, what did he give up? What are the benefits of his spending? What are the costs? Why do the individuals offer goods to Alexander? (supply goods based on what he demands) Why do you think he made the particular choices? What could he have done differently? Standard SS.2.E.1.1 Recognize that people make choices because of limited resources
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