Focus Grades 35 Economics - Focus Author:Barbara J. Flowers, Penny Kugler, Bonnie T. Meszaros, Layna Stiles, Mary C. Suiter Looking for a brand-new way to explore economics with your elementary students? It's never too early to discover the intriguing world of economics... or for your students to find out how economics affects their lives everyday. Lesson Plans That Keep Up With Your Students: Your students are naturally curious about the world around them. Use econo... more »mic lesson plans that expanding their understanding - and appreciation - of their surroundings. With 14 hands-on activities, you'll keep your students actively involved with your lesson plans. You'll use simulations, games, stories and role-playing activities that illustrate economics in a way every elementary student will enjoy. Use Economics to Build Life Skills for Your Elementary Students: This thorough curriculum uses communications and thinking skills to introduce core economics concepts, all with a "focus" that will spur a lifelong interest in economics... in your classroom and beyond. You'll give your students a foundation in essential life skills, such as teamwork, critical analysis, negotiation skills and more. A Practical Guide for Teaching Elementary Economics: You'd like to teach economics, but where do you start? You'll have a handy curriculum guide that gives you the essentials for teaching economics to elementary school students. With glossaries, tips on teaching economics in elementary school and practical lesson plans, you'll have a basic framework for teaching economics in elementary school.« less