Wonders Unit 1 Week 1 Vocab 5th Grade

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What is the meaning of 'risk'?

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Risk refers to the possibility of loss or injury, especially when taking a chance, such as firefighters entering a burning building.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What are 'wages'?

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Wages are payments received for work done, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a 'loan'?

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A loan is a sum of money that is borrowed and is expected to be paid back with interest.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'profit' mean?

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Profit is the financial gain made after all expenses are subtracted from total revenue, such as the money made from a lemonade stand.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does it mean to 'afford' something?

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To afford something means to have enough money to be able to buy it.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the relationship between risk and reward?

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Higher risks often come with the potential for higher rewards, while lower risks typically offer lower rewards.

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How can wages impact a person's lifestyle?

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Wages determine how much money a person earns, which affects their ability to afford necessities and luxuries.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is an example of a situation where someone might take a risk?

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A firefighter entering a burning building is taking a risk to save lives.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is the difference between profit and loss?

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Profit is the money earned after expenses, while loss is the amount by which expenses exceed income.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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Why might someone ask for a loan?

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Someone might ask for a loan to cover expenses they cannot afford upfront, such as buying a car or paying for education.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4