Jim Henson, Young Puppeteer
by Leslie Gourse.; Aladdin Paperbacks 2000
This is a biography of Jim Henson, the famous puppeteer, who became an entrepreneur and created the Muppets.
Economic Concepts
- Entrepreneurship
- Profit and Loss
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Entrepreneurship
- Art
- U.S. History
Teacher Tips for Using this Book
Puppet Economics
Students create a puppet show and experience basic economic concepts. Using decision-making skills they choose the plot and characters. They become producers, using scarce resources, as they create the puppets. They use specialization and interdependence when they organize for production. They build their own human capital when they rehearse the show. Finally they learn about consumers and market as they present their show.
Lesson 41, The Story of Jim Henson, Creator of the Muppets
from Economics and Children’s Literature:
Students read the book and discuss the concepts related to entrepreneurship. Then they make a Muppet for homework, and then later work in groups to produce a show with their new Muppets.