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Econedlink Beatrice S Goat

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econedlink beatrice s goat

In this activity using a short story, estimate if someone has enough money to reach a savings goal. Students learn what opportunity cost is and identify the opportunity costs of savings decisions made in the story. Understand that people have to save to get the things they want. Learn that saving is essential to economic well-being. Use these vocabulary cards in your classroom to make economics and personal finance fun! Introduce the terms "saving" and "savings".

This picture book is based on the true account of a young Ugandan girl and her family who benefit from the gift of a goat provided by the Heifer Project International. Beatrice is told that the goat is a “lucky gift” which proves true as the goat is able to provide increased wealth and the ability to provide for the family. Beatrice is finally able to attend school in the small village as well. The author depicts the positive change that only a few animals can make in the sustainability of a community. Click here for more information regarding the author's books, school visits, or teaching resources. This book could be incorporated into a discussion of world issues and to explore how poverty is addressed in different countries around the world.

Students may be motivated to take action to reduce poverty within their own community or undertake a service learning project to assist organizations such as those represented within the story. The following tool will allow you to explore the relevant curriculum matches for this resource. To start, select a province listed below. This resource is commercially available on retail websites. Please choose your favourite to order this resource online. Page McBrier and Lori Lohstoeter beautifully recount the true story of Beatrice, a young girl from Uganda, Africa who longs to go to school more than anything else.

Unfortunately, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school, and with five other brothers and sisters, Beatrice knows that her family is much too poor. But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift: a goat that will give milk that she can sell. Thanks to Heifer Project International - a charitable organization that donates livestock to poor communities around the world - Beatrice and other families like hers will have a chance to change their lives. Book based on a true story. If you have a question about this companion resource or would like to report a broken link, please send us an email at matrix@usu.edu.

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