Comander Crew Educational Experience

IL State Learning Standards

3rd Grade

Compare goods/services produced locally vs. elsewhere

Understand the concept of money and its value

4th Grade

Explain how profits reward/influence sellers

Describe production using human, natural and capital resources

Analyze how spending choices are influenced by price

5th Grade

Analyze how trade impacts local and regional economics

Explore the concept of opportunity cost in personal decision-making

6th Grade

Analyze how supply and demand influence prices

Analyze the cost and benefits of various strategies to increase income

7th Grade

Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society, and how external benefits/costs influence choices.

Apply economic concepts to understand personal financial choices.

Social Emotional Learning Standards

Goal Setting: Set goals and identify the necessary steps to achieve them.

Identify Strengths: Analyze how their personal strengths influence choices and successes.

Conflict Resolution: Learn to use communication skills to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Responsible Choices: Learn to apply decision-making skills to manage daily situations.