Grade 6 Unit 4 The Wonder of Economics
The Wonder of Economics is a comprehensive unit designed to deepen your child's understanding of economics, history, and mathematics. Understanding the history of economics will begin with the Indigenous people, bartering, trading, and following its unfolding into today's economic system. Your child will develop computational fluency through hands-on practice in all four mathematical operations, seamlessly converting fractions and decimals to percentages. They'll be encouraged to explore and articulate multiple perspectives on the history of economics, enhancing critical thinking and communication skills through discussions and essay writing. They will investigate how economic self-interest can lead to conflict between individuals and governments, gaining real-world insights into economics through practical activities such as business start-ups, basic banking, and money management. This unit provides a holistic learning experience, bridging the gap between history, mathematics, and real-world economics.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Economics
Learning Standards
Math
Concepts: Mixed numbers and decimal numbers represent quantities that can be decomposed into parts and wholes. Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with whole numbers and decimals.
Connection: Your child will deepen their understanding of mixed numbers, decimals, and percentages. They'll develop computational fluency through hands-on practice in all four mathematical operations, seamlessly converting fractions and decimals to percentages.
Language Arts
Concept: Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.
Connection: This unit encourages your child to explore and articulate multiple perspectives on the history of economics. They'll dive into the evolution of economic systems, analyzing different viewpoints on how societies have met their needs over time. Your child will enhance their critical thinking and communication skills through discussions and writing exercises, crafting thoughtful essays that reflect their growing understanding.
Social Studies
Concept: Economic self-interest can significantly cause conflict between people and government.
Connection: Your child will investigate how economic self-interest can lead to conflict between individuals and governments. They'll learn about various economic systems, from bartering and trading to modern-day economies, forming their own opinions and values along the way. This study is grounded in practical activities like business start-ups, basic banking, and money management, giving them real-world insights into economics.