Understanding Value - Complete Workshop - Elementary/Middle (5-9)
Created by Economics
July 3, 2026
Target Audience: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9 students (ages 10-15)
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Curriculum Description: This economics workshop explores the nature and measurement of value. Students will learn about money, price vs value, utility, time as a valuable asset, human capital, health as human capital, and measuring wealth beyond money. Each lesson includes interactive activities and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Prerequisites: Completion of Economic Foundations (Unit 1) recommended.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, students will be able to explain the history and purpose of money, distinguish between price and value, understand utility and satisfaction, recognize time as a valuable asset, identify forms of human capital, and measure wealth in multiple dimensions.