Inspired by Dr. Montessori’s vision of human interdependence, this Economic Geography curriculum helps children explore the intricate web of cooperation that sustains society. Through engaging, real-world examples, students discover how individuals and professions are connected, from the farmer growing wheat, to the baker producing bread, to the shopkeeper delivering it to the community.
Using hands-on materials, children work with cards representing occupations, helpers, and transportation systems to investigate key questions such as:
Where do our goods come from?
What does each person produce?
Who does each worker depend on?
Each activity highlights the collaborative processes behind everyday products, fostering a deep understanding of economic interdependence and global connection.
It includes the following 7 charts:
- A1 – Where Do We Get Our Bread?
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A2 – Where Do We Get Our Meat?
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A3 – Where Do We Get Our Clothes?
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B1 – What Does the Farmer Need?
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B2 – What Does the Toolmaker Need?
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C1 – How Many Things Do We Get from the Farmer?
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C2 – An Economy
A comprehensive lesson plan is included, guiding educators through impressionistic lessons and hands-on explorations. Lessons begin with familiar experiences (such as a child’s lunch) and expand into broader concepts like production, transport, cooperation, and the role of government, taxes, and utilities in supporting society.
Through this curriculum, students:
Understand the origin and journey of everyday goods
Recognize the roles of workers, helpers, and transport systems
Explore the concept of interdependence in society
Build a foundational understanding of economic systems, including trade, services, and taxation
The following materials complement the Economic Geography Curriculum: G366.SET – From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Complete Set G367.SET – From Sand to Glass Complete Set G368.SET – From Cotton to T-Shirt Complete Set
These cards are printed on 80lb card stock paper.
This product is available in the following options:
- Printed
- Printed and Laminated
- Printed, Laminated, and Cut
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