Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Social Studies
Grade 4

Content Standard: Economics
C. Comparative Systems

Students will analyze how different economic systems function and change over time.
Common Assessment(s):
Meeting Basic Needs (LAD) (see also Economics A)
Performance Indicators

Students will be able to:

Essential Elements
(Specific grade level learning objectives)
Suggested Performance Activities

Suggested Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

1. Explain how selected cultures or countries meet basic human needs.

Compare how our needs are met to

  • Maine Native Americans
  • another country or culture

The students will make a chart of basic needs and how cultures throughout the aages have met their needs (Native Americans, Pilgrims, etc.)

The students will write a paragraph describing how a particular culture meets basic needs.

food
shelter
clothing
love