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Student's Version

Norman Rockwell's 'Curiosity Shop'

Introduction:

You will be introduced to a Norman Rockwell painting titled, Curiosity Shop.

Process:

Picture

 

Part 1

In that painting there is a shop owner and two girls in the shop. One girl appears to be interested in a doll and the other is playing with a cat.

Will the little girl buy the doll? Will she buy the doll with money? This lesson will introduce the idea that when we trade money for goods and services, that is called exchange.
Click on the picture above for a worksheet. Once you have the worksheet printed out, answer the questions for Part 1.

Part 2

Little Boy

Click on the  boy to view a painting by Norman Rockwell titled Curiosity Shop.

While looking at the picture, answer the questions in part two of the worksheet.

Conclusion:

What would you want to buy if you had $10.00? Return to worksheet to answer the questions in Part 3 with a partner.

Assessment Activity:

Drag and Drop Activity!

Click on the goods and services activity to explore several situations and match the good to the service.

  • Discuss with a classmate what is being exchanged in each situation.