Economics for Children DVD Series

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From piggy banks to pineapples, everything we see, use and eat in our homes and communities can be linked to the economy. In this live-action video series, scarcity, demand and other basic economic concepts are illustrated and explained through daily activities in the home and the community. Find out how making choices, budgeting and being a smart consumer are a necessary part of money management. Explore the differences between wants and needs, and see how goods and services are provided to communities in the U.S. and around the world. Learn how businesses and industries are created through entrepreneurship and hard work, and follow along as a group of young entrepreneurs formulate a business plan for marketing and selling a great idea. Teacher's Guides are included for several titles, and they are available online for all titles.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"...teaches young viewers important economic principles in a clear, well-organized manner…does an excellent job of covering the basics in a way most young viewers will understand. A terrific introduction to the topic."- School Library Journal (Oct 2005)

"This series makes a complex topic easy to understand…Recommended."- Library Media Connection (March 2006)