Helper Economy Slides
Community Crew • Economics
Lesson 1
Goods & Services
In Our Community
How do community workers help us meet our needs every single day?
Goods
Things people make, grow, or sell that you can touch.
Services
Actions or skills people do to help or teach others.
What Are Goods?
Tangible Items
Baker
Bakes bread, rolls, pies, and birthday cakes you can eat.
Good: Fresh Loaves
Farmer
Grows vegetables, crisp apples, corn, and grain crops.
Good: Fresh Produce
Bookmaker
Prints and binds storybooks, textbooks, and maps.
Good: Printed Books
Clue: If you can hold it, take it home in a bag, or touch it with your hands, it is a GOOD!
What Are Services?
Helpful Actions
Teacher
Explains math lessons, leads reading circles, and teaches skills.
Service: Teaching
Doctor
Listens to your heartbeat, examines injuries, and helps you heal.
Service: Healthcare
Mechanic
Fixes engines, changes flat tires, and repairs family cars.
Service: Vehicle Repair
Clue: A service is an action or work that somebody does for you!
Class Practice
Is It a Good or a Service?
Show Thumbs Up / Down
1
A haircut from a barber
The barber uses scissors and styling skills on your hair.
Answer: SERVICE
2
A carton of cold milk
You purchase the container and drink the milk at home.
Answer: GOOD
3
A school bus ride home
The driver navigates streets safely to your stop.
Answer: SERVICE
4
A pair of sturdy rain boots
Made in a factory and worn on wet, rainy days.
Answer: GOOD
Key Takeaway
Wrap Up
Both Goods and Services Make Communities Thrive!
Without workers making goods, we wouldn't have food, clothing, or homes. Without workers providing services, we wouldn't have safety, healthcare, or schools!
Your Turn!
Get ready to complete the Market Sort Worksheet and test your economic detective skills!
Market Sort Worksheet
Goods & Services Market Sort
Community Economics Detective • Unit 1
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Goods (Things You Can Hold)
Physical items people make, grow, or build that you can touch or own.
Services (Helpful Actions)
Actions, skills, or helpful work someone performs for others.
Part 1: Read each community item or worker action below. Write either GOOD or SERVICE in the answer box.
1
Loaf of Wheat Bread
Baked fresh by the bakery crew
2
Reading Lesson
Taught by your 2nd grade teacher
3
Crate of Red Apples
Harvested at the local orchard
4
Putting Out a Fire
Firefighters spraying water safely
5
Delivering Mail
Postal carrier walking route
6
Safety Helmet
Manufactured for construction crew
7
Teeth Cleaning
Dentist polishing your smile
8
Box of Bandages
Purchased at the neighborhood pharmacy
Part 2: Double Duty Helpers
Some helpers provide both a good and a service! Think about an auto mechanic.
What is a GOOD the mechanic sells?
What is a SERVICE the mechanic provides?
Economic Detective Scenarios
Read each story and analyze the economic exchange.
Page 2
Case 1 • The Neighborhood Vet Animal Clinic
Maya takes her puppy to Dr. Davis. Dr. Davis listens to the puppy's lungs, checks its ears, and gives a rabies vaccination. On the way out, Maya buys a bag of specialized puppy food.
1. What service did Dr. Davis provide?
2. What good did Maya purchase?
Case 2 • The Community Bakery Downtown Oven
Mr. Alvarez arrives at the bakery at 4:00 AM. He mixes flour, yeast, and water to bake fresh cinnamon rolls. Mrs. Chen pays $5 for a warm box of rolls to share with her family.
1. Is the warm box of rolls a good or service?
2. Why do people pay for this item?
Economic Creator Challenge
Imagine you open a brand new community business. What business will you start? What good will you produce, or what service will you provide to your town?
My Business Name:
