Lesson 20 of 84 · Economics
⭐ 30 XP⚓ Market PortGiving and Donating
Giving and donating is when we share what we have with others.
🎯 Your mission
Follow the money. Then follow the choices.
⚡ The twist
Trade isn't just stuff — it's ideas, words, and germs.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The first ATM was installed in 1967 — and used radioactive ink.
Then & Now
💱 Every receipt you've ever seen has this idea inside it.
Giving and donating is when we share what we have with others. Sometimes we have extra toys or clothes that we no longer need. Donating these items helps others and makes us feel good inside!
Key Facts
Donating means giving things to those in need.
We can donate toys, clothes, and food.
Helping others makes us feel happy.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does it mean to donate?
Why this still matters
The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Track every dollar you spend or get this week. Then figure out the pattern.
For the dinner table
“If you had $20 to start a business, what would you sell?”
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