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2nd Grade Social Studies

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Having a basic understanding to how our economy works is a great way to help students understand the world around them. This Social Studies presentation focuses on defining the concepts of trade, goods, service, wants, needs, and production. It includes a vocabulary, skills, and question review to ensure student understanding.  

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needs vs. wants, economic principles, economics, factories, goods and services, trade

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economics, factories, flow chart, goods, needs, services, trade, wants, social studies
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
12

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