"Herschel's quirky behavior and sense of humor make the video entertaining while learning about economics. Herschel was able to present economic concepts in a way that was fun and that the students could easily understand."
Katie Nelson, 4th Grade Teacher |
Elementary age students will be charmed by Herschel, a feisty little puppet dog who thinks he knows a lot about economics, but still has a lot to learn. Dr. Day comes to the rescue and helps Herschel learn about important economic concepts identified in national and state standards. Welcome to Herschel’s World of Economics©!
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| More Lessons! Check out these (PDF) "Doggie Lessons" and Doggie Treat Recipes to use with Herschel! |
See video clip of Herschel in action! |
Teacher's Guide: The Herschel DVD has a link to an easy-to-use Teacher's Guide which you can download here in PDF format.
Herschel Programs: The Herschel DVD contains six, 10 minutes programs. Key economic terms are clearly displayed for your students in each program.
Program 1: Goods and Services
Herschel learns that it takes work to produce the goods and services that satisfy people’s economic wants. (The video clip above is from Program 1.)
Program 2: Producers and Consumers
Herschel discovers that goods and services must first be produced. He also learns that consumers face many choices.
Program 3: Productive Resources
Herschel learns about all the productive resources it takes to produce doggie treats. He even let’s Dr. Day know about his “secret” ingredient!
Program 4: Scarcity
Herschel learns that he has a scarcity problem – he doesn’t have enough productive resources to produce all the doggie treats his friends want!
Program 5: Trade and Money
Herschel has trouble trading his doggie treats and his “homework” rock for Dr. Day’s candy bar. What can Herschel do to get it?
Program 6: Opportunity Cost
Herschel has a problem. He wants both of Dr. Day’s candy bars, but only has enough money for one of them!
All six programs come on one DVD – only $30. Order Now!
Herschel Combo Pack
| KidsEcon Posters© Combo Special! All eleven posters in KidsEcon Posters© Set A are introduced in the six programs. Order both Poster Set A (regular price $23) and the Herschel DVD for only $45 – an $8 saving! Order Now! |
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