Public vs. Private Goods and Services
Grade 1 Social Studies Lesson 7: Exploring Our Community
What Will We Learn Today?
I can explain what public goods and services are I can explain what private goods and services are I can sort examples into public or private groups I can share ideas about my community
Let's Remember: Goods and Services
Goods are things we can touch and hold Like toys, food, and books Services are things people do to help us Like teaching, cooking, and fixing things
Public Goods and Services
Things that are shared by everyone in our community! The government or city provides them for all of us to use
Examples of Public Goods and Services
Parks and playgrounds for everyone to enjoy Schools where all children can learn Fire trucks that help keep us safe Street lights that help us see at night
Private Goods and Services
Things that belong to one person or family! We pay money to buy them or use them
Examples of Private Goods and Services
Toys that you buy and keep at home Haircuts at the salon Food you buy at the grocery store Movies you watch at the theater
Sorting Game: Public or Private?
Work in groups of 5 students Look at each picture card Put it in the Public pile or Private pile Talk about your choices with your team
Let's Share Our Thinking!
Which examples did your group put in Public? Which examples did your group put in Private? Why did you make those choices? Who pays for public services? Who pays for private services?
Great Job Learning!
Today we learned about public and private goods and services Public things are shared by everyone in our community Private things belong to individuals or families Tomorrow we'll explore more community helpers!