Lemonade Tycoon

Game • 4.0 hrs of learning

Here's how Lemonade Tycoon aligns with curriculum standards in Vermont. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

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4-1a: Give examples of differences in people's preferences that can influence their spending on goods and services.

4-2a: Map out a savings plan designed to achieve a future purchase objective.

4-3a: Define the concept of opportunity cost.

4-4a: Describe the advantages of saving money in an account at a financial institution rather than keeping the money at home.

4-4a: List several businesses they would be interested in owning as an entrepreneur.

4-6a: Explain the similarities between paying for purchases with cash, checks, and debit cards.

4-1b: Give an example of buying something now versus saving money for the future and explain how they would make that decision.

4-1b: Brainstorm a personal list of goals for consumption of goods and services.

4-2b: Give an example to illustrate the importance of having some money set aside for emergencies.

4-3b: Develop a system to keep track of personal items and handle small amounts of money.

4-3b: Provide examples of financial choices that have opportunity costs.

4-6b: Discuss the pros and cons of families/caregivers paying their children a weekly allowance.

4-1c: Prioritize future spending, taking resource limitations into account.

4-2c: Identify ways you spend your money to increase personal satisfaction.

4-4c: Estimate how much income could be earned from a business operated by children (such as a lawn service or lemonade stand).