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46-60 min
Economics

Beatrice's Goat

OVERVIEW

In this activity using a short story, estimate if someone has enough money to reach a savings goal. Students learn what opportunity cost is and identify the opportunity costs of savings decisions made in the story.

Grade Level
K-5
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