Author
Lynne Stover
Bridgewater,
Lynne has over thirty-five years of experience as an educator and is currently a Teacher Consultant at the James Madison University Center for Economic Education. She is the author of five teacher resource books, including Fantastic Social Studies Lessons Using Literature (Pieces of Learning, 2005).
Lynne says, "EconEdLink has given me a venue to share my two passions: economic education and children's literature. Teachers tell me that because of their packed schedules and standards focused curriculum, it's more important than ever to teach interdisciplinary lessons. I'm more than happy to help them out."
Published Resources
3-5, 6-8
Willy Wonka’s Whimsical Entrepreneurship
In this lesson, students discuss the characteristics of an entrepreneur and how those characteristics apply to W…
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3-5, 6-8
Willy Wonka Allocates Golden Tickets
In this lesson, students review scarcity and ways to allocate scarce resources (like golden tickets), taking th…
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3-5, K-2
Teach Specialization using Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle
In this economics lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that reinforces the concepts of specialist…
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3-5
Teach Producers and Consumers using Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle
This economics and personal finance lesson takes students through the process of producing a good to sell to a f…
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3-5, K-2
Teach Human Capital using Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle
In this economics and personal finance lesson, students will examine the human capital of Squirrel, Sloth, and M…
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3-5
Shark Scam: Money Tales
Students read about two scheming sharks and decide were to invest their money.
Lesson
K-2, 3-5
Curious George Economics
Use the lovable character Curious George to capture student attention while teaching about personal finance and …
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K-2, 3-5
Using Children’s Literature to Teach About Economics and Enterprising Women
Teach both Women's History and foundational concepts via the lives of diverse, inspirational figures.
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K-2
"What Pet Should I Get?" Dr. Seuss and Decision Making
Recently published, but likely written between 1958 and 1962, What Pet Should I Get? is the delightful tale o…
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6-8
"The Giver": Jonas Makes a Choice
Jonas, a twelve-year old, lives in a seemingly perfect futuristic world. His community protects him from all …
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