Economics and Personal Finance

Economics is the branch of the social studies that deals with how people use productive resources to satisfy their wants--it deals with land, labor, capital goods and management and entrepreneurship. 
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KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

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  • Kindergarten
KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 1, "The Grocery Store," the students will identify and compare wants and needs, explain how wants and needs change over time, explain why people have jobs, and describe...

Grocery Store | KidsECON 1

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Grocery Store | KidsECON
Episode 1
Laila takes us on a tour through the grocery store. Learn the difference between a need and a want in the first episode of KidsECON. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 The Exchange | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 9

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The Exchange | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 9
Economic Central is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of basic finance. In this lesson, the question of where money goes is addressed in basic terms. An explanation is given as they follow...
Debt Eliminators | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 1 Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 8

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Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 8
This lesson discusses the importance of managing money wisely. Zyler Z. wants to purchase an expensive pair of tennis shoes that his parents are not able to afford. The students explain why money...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 Money Mania | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 7

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Money Mania | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 7
This program reviews key points of managing money by questioning Kayla K. and Zyler Z. in a game show format. Highlights of the game show examine the definitions of debt, economic literacy...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 The Power of the Purse | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 6

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The Power of the Purse | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 6
The mission of Economic Central is to influence good money skills. The goal is to educate students on the practical principles of money management. Our economy is built by spending income on durable...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 The Personal Investment | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 5

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The Personal Investment | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 5
The friends of Economic Central want a new image, a new look, and a new attitude. Kayla K. and Zyler Z. are taking an invested interest in the way they look. Although they would like to have designer...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 Close Encounters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 4

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Close Encounters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 4
Pygg E. Bank and Alisa examine the concept of GREED. Selfishness is explored as a financial issue in negatively impacting our pocketbooks. Trying to get what others have can cause financial problems...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 3

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The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 3
Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ - Episode 8 Inflation | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 2

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Inflation | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 2
Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...