Sharing Resources & Cooperation
Children practice sharing limited resources and learn that making choices is something communities do every day.
Key Questions
- Explain the benefits of sharing resources with others.
- Analyze a scenario where sharing is necessary.
- Construct a solution for a situation with limited shared resources.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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