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AFTER THE FALL (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat - Children's Books Read Aloud

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"Human capital" refers to the skills, education and talent that people possess. People invest in their human capital through education, on-the-job training, and practice. Throughout their school careers, students make investments in their human capital. Introducing this concept to younger students can help them understand why school is valuable, and allows us to build on their initial understanding of human capital in later years.

In this lesson, students learn about human capital and why it is important to improve theirs. They first observe a skit about a boy who could not read and then listen to a story about a moose who could not read or count. They then learn how investing in human capital helps both the boy and the moose achieve their goals. After thinking about their own human capital, students identify human capital needed by various workers to do their jobs. Students survey adults about their skills and investment in human capital and how and why the adults invested in their human capital in the past year. On Day Two they analyze the results of their surveys. Students draw generalizations about the skills the adults have and how and why they improve their human capital. They compare their own knowledge and skills with those of the adults they interviewed. Finally, students answer the question, "Why do we need to go to school?"

This lesson plan is designed for teaching grades 1, 2, and 3.

Book written by Bernard Wiseman (ISBN: 978-0-06-444045-5). Braille and Talking Book versions are available via the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Library of Congress catalogue numbers are provided for accessible versions. The books can be accessed through BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download). The book is available in Talking Book LCCN 2016994564.

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Morris Goes to School Lesson for Grades 1-3

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Students learn about human capital and why it is important to improve theirs in this free lesson plan. Introducing this concept to younger students can help them understand why school is valuable, and allows us to build on their initial understanding of human capital in later years.

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EconEdLink - Human Capital Video and Quiz

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In this economics video, students will learn about human capital and play a Kahoot! game.

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The first part of this lesson introduces students to the terms human capital, occupation, salary, and wages. Part two of this lesson provides the students an opportunity to compare selected careers including median salary and education statistics. The final part of this lesson provides a vehicle for students to research and report a career or occupation of interest.

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After reading the book My Side of the Mountain, students discuss the human capital that Sam possessed, the investments in human capital that he made and why these investments were important. Students work in groups to help them define and understand the meaning of investment in human capital, and they create a plan for investing in their human capital.

Book written by Jean Craighead George / ISBN: 0-14-240111-0. This book is in print and available.

Braille and Talking Book versions are available via the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Library of Congress catalogue numbers are provided for accessible versions. The books can be accessed through BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download). The book is available in Braille LCCN 2008993032 and Talking Book LCCN 2012999903.

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In this free lesson, tudents work in groups to help them define and understand the meaning of investment in human capital, and they create a plan for investing in their human capital.

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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A Boy, A Budget and a Dream  | Kids Books Read Aloud | Seed of Melanin Kids!

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Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen.  Read Aloud with comprehension questions.