Nebraska Standards for 'Why We Save'
Social Studies 1.6
Students will identify basic economic concepts.
Example Indicators:
- Recognize the difference between basic needs and wants, e.g. food, clothing, shelter, and affection.
- Explain differences between buyers and sellers/goods and services.
Social Studies 1.7
Students will explain how families and individuals earn, spend, and save.
Example Indicators:
- Match simple descriptions of work that people do with the names of those jobs
- Recognize the importance of work.
- Demonstrate the exchange of money for goods and services
- Identify ways to save money
Social Studies 1.8
Students will recognize good citizenship and its importance.
Example Indicators:
- Identifying how choices and actions affect themselves and others, e.g., making class rules, participating in classroom chores.
