Producers, Consumers, Decomposers (3-5)

Fourth graders make "good-economist badges" to learn about producers. For this producers lesson, 4th graders work in groups that represent a country and an economy. They work from activity sheets to make badges, present them, and...

Make a study of producers and consumers with an updated version of the classic story The Little Red Hen (this one is called The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza). After reading and discussing the story and terms, learners practice being...

How does locally grown produce sold at a farmer's market compare to a more complex industrial system in the way they each affect the environment, people, and the economy? Pupils explore the different types of food systems and how they...

2-3rd graders listen to the story, Lemonade for Sale, by Stuart J. Murphy. In the story, children produce and sell lemonade to raise money for their clubhouse, create a product, classify the resources used in production as natural...

Students define and describe producers and consumers of goods and services. They analyze the relationship between producers and consumers of goods and services. Students produce a drawing that is well-organized and well-detailed.

Fourth graders create graphs to illustrate consumer consumption throughout the world. In this consumer lesson plan, 4th graders also discuss wants and needs around the world, and consider Gandhi's opinion on material possessions as they...

In this producers and consumers reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 5 paragraph selection and respond to 3 fill in the blank questions regarding the piece.

What is a boycott? Use this initial question to draw learners into today's lesson plan. They read "A Weapon For Consumers: The Boycott Returns," and answer a list of reading comprehension questions provided. Then, as a class, brainstorm...

Students use data analysis to seek answers to the types of questions often posed by consumer agencies and people who work in sales and marketing. Students will enjoy the real world shopping aspect of this lesson.

Students research about producers and consumers. They examine how products become available to consumers and participate in one of the activities listed such as: tour a farm or a factory, go on a scavenger hunt at a local store, or have...