You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur for a Dime
Pete has saved money in his bank, and has to make a choice about whether to spend now or save for later. He buys a dinosaur, but decides he wants more. He works to earn more money, counts it, and returns to the store to buy another dinosaur.
Economic Concepts
- Saving
- Saving Goals
- wants
- Choices
- Opportunity Cost
- Spending
- Money
- Price
- Banks
- Interest
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Personal Finance
- Math
Description of lesson from Spotting Economics: From Africa to Ice Cream, Lesson 9: Students make choices about spending and saving. They will learn how to save for short-term goals and long term goals. Afterwards they will have a visit from a financial expert.