5th Grade Economics Interactive Videos

Explore the concepts of needs and wants, opportunity costs, and financial decision-making. Gain insights into distinguishing between essential and non-essential items, evaluating costs, and making informed choices to enhance financial literacy.

Examine how budget constraints and opportunity costs influence economic decisions by considering practical examples such as cheeseburgers and train tickets. Understand how to interpret budget constraint graphs and analyze how price changes affect purchasing power.

Investigate the evolution of global trade practices, concentrating on the international flow of goods and services. Understand the benefits, challenges, and economic impacts associated with international commerce. Gain insights into the role global trade plays in shaping economies and affecting consumer access worldwide.

Fundamental principles of supply and demand are explored using engaging examples such as lemonade stands and cookie stores. Learners gain insights into market dynamics, understand the impact of competition on pricing, and analyze economic concepts related to surplus and shortage scenarios.

Effectively interpret and compare data using bar graphs. Develop skills in visual data representation to enhance problem-solving abilities and facilitate meaningful category comparisons.

Explore the utilization of precipitation data to evaluate the risk of cholera outbreaks by examining the connections between environmental factors and public health. Gain insights into predicting disease risks through data analysis, and enhance skills in interpreting environmental and health data to develop effective disease control strategies.

Explore key components of personal financial literacy, emphasizing income sources, types of employment, and the significance of skills and education. Gain insights into how these elements influence financial stability and future earning potential.

Analyze the characteristics of natural resources, distinguishing between renewable and non-renewable types. Gain insights into the environmental impacts associated with resource extraction and utilization, focusing on pollution and climate change implications. Develop an understanding of these concepts alongside critical thinking and analytical skills.

Understand the three major types of economic systems: traditional, command, and market economies. Learners will gain insights into the functioning of different economies, the impact of customs, government, and market forces, and enhance their ability to compare and contrast these systems effectively.

Explore the challenges Africa encountered after gaining independence and compare its economic growth to Latin America. Understand essential elements in Africa's development, such as the impact of colonialism and the significance of developing homegrown solutions to tackle poverty.

Explore the diverse natural resources of Earth by focusing on the distinctions between renewable and non-renewable resources. Participants will develop an understanding of sustainable resource management practices and acquire skills to recognize the historical and current importance of these resources in everyday life.

Learn how to compare data sets using comparative box plots, focusing on identifying the five-number summary, interpreting distribution shapes, and analyzing data variability to make informed inferences.

Explore the intersection of social issues and economic development, emphasizing UN initiatives, community support efforts, employment guidelines, and digital inclusion projects. Gain insights into how decent work and economic growth contribute to a safer, more inclusive future, while recognizing the importance of global collaborations to address economic challenges.

Explore the vital connection between affordable energy and economic development with a focus on sustainable development goals and clean energy. Learners will gain an understanding of how improving energy accessibility can stimulate economic growth and mitigate environmental impacts.

Explore the multiplication of integers using the money model to achieve a concrete understanding of integer operations. Develop skills in interpreting mathematical signs across various scenarios and computing the results of integer multiplication, thereby enhancing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Focus on the key elements of budgeting, guiding learners in the development and management of budgets to achieve financial literacy. Gain practical skills in identifying income and expenses, and employ strategies for managing unexpected costs, enhancing the ability to plan and save effectively.

Utilizing the money model, explore how negative numbers apply to understanding integer multiplication concepts. Develop the ability to interpret negative signs, calculate totals through multiplication, and distinguish between owing and receiving money in practical scenarios.

Statistical analysis exploring the calculation and interpretation of data spread using the interquartile range. Learners will develop skills in data manipulation, enabling them to effectively analyze and evaluate data sets, thereby enhancing their understanding of key statistical concepts.

Explore strategies for conserving natural resources by focusing on electricity reduction, effective recycling methods, and waste management practices. Gain insights into the environmental benefits of these techniques and acquire practical skills for implementing sustainable practices in daily life.

Examine the economic development and the introduction of currency on the island of Mocha, focusing on its transition from a barter system to the adoption of clam shells as currency. Understand the impact of currency on economic growth, identify community roles, and recognize the challenges in trade and leadership dynamics.