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Foundations of Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
6 lessons
Goal
Introduce the fundamental economic questions and compare how capitalism, command economies, and socialism organize ownership and allocate resources.
6 lessons
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- 5Socialism: Public Ownership and Social Safety NetsNot started yet
- 6Comparing Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism as Economic ModelsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
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Foundations of Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism
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6 lessons
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11 lessons
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