CurriculumGrade 3Social Studies

Scarcity and Choice

Aligned to C3.D2.Eco — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Scarcity means there isn't enough of something for everyone's wants, so people must make choices about how to use limited resources.

Worked example

If you have $5 and want both a book and a toy that each cost $5, scarcity forces a choice — you can buy only one.

Practice questions

  1. What does scarcity mean?
  2. Why do scarce resources force choices?
  3. Describe a choice you made because of limited money or time.

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En español

La Escasez y la Toma de Decisiones

La escasez significa que no hay suficiente de algo para satisfacer los deseos de todos, por lo que las personas deben tomar decisiones sobre cómo usar los recursos limitados.

Ejemplo: Si tienes $5 y quieres tanto un libro como un juguete que cuestan $5 cada uno, la escasez te obliga a elegir — solo puedes comprar uno.

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