Bring real-world economics to life for your 3rd graders with this engaging Economics Unit: Money, Earned Income, and Natural, Capital and Human Resources! These printable worksheets help students understand how people earn money, how resources are used to produce goods and services, and why money is more efficient than barter. Perfect for social studies, financial literacy, or life skills lessons!

What’s Included

2 Worksheets — Money

Identify the characteristics and functions of money
Compare barter trade vs money systems

1 Worksheet — Earned Income

Explore different types of earned income
Understand how people earn money

4 Worksheets — Natural, Capital & Human Resources

Identify and sort the three types of resources
Apply resource knowledge to create a product or service
Strengthen understanding of production and interdependence

4 Word Search Worksheets

Reinforce key economics vocabulary (money, saving, spending, income and resources)

Great for fast finishers or review sessions

11 Answer Keys Included