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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics Lesson PlanIf You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics Lesson Plan
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics

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Students explore the concept of cause and effect as it relates to economics through the story "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie."  Students discuss simple cause and effect relationships and make predictions according to the story. They play a memory chain game and are introduced to the concepts of good and services.

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demand, economics

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cause and effect, demand, economics, good and services, english language arts
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Grade
K
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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Year
2010

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