Lunch Money Resources

The Author - Andrew Clements 

Andrew Clements 

For more books by this author. 

Lesson Plans and Interactive Activities

The Council for Economic Education. 

This site not only has lesson plans for grades Kindergarten to 12th, there are also games and interactive activities among other economic information.

EconEdLink

A great site for on line, interactive economic materials including lesson plans for grades Kindergarten and up.

The Educator

This site has a free stock market game that is designed for group interaction.  The game uses real world stock market quotes which will help students connect the effects world events have on the rise and fall of stock prices.

The Foundation for Teaching Economics.

The Foundation for Teaching Economics offers a variety of economic tools for the classroom including lesson plans and professional development opportunities.

Kids.Gov

There are many great features on this site.  I was drawn to the lessons on money since those apply to my unit, but there are many other fun ideas here as well.

PBSKids

Don't Buy It is a great interactive lesson on the power of advertising. 

Other Economic Resources

SchoolHouse Rock

Two videos made in the 1970's that still drive home the message of economics. 

Other Interesting Links

Minnesota Social Study Standards

Here you will find the Social Study Standards set forth by the state of Minnesota.  These are arranged by category and then by grades.

National Council for Social Studies 

This is the official site for the National Council for Social Studies.  At this site you will be able to find the latest information pertaining to Social Studies.  You will find the NCSS ten themes here.

Other Lunch Money Resources

Simon and Shuster.

Great discussion questions for Lunch Money posted by the publisher of the book. 

Economics Books for Children

Economics Books for Adults  

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