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3.51 Identify External Benefits and Costs Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.51 Identify External Benefits and Costs. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Identify External Benefits and Costs (Intro) - Choose the example that best shows a benefit or cost to bystanders for a described action. (C3 D2.Eco.8.3-5)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which choice is an external benefit of the tool-sharing shed?

AFamilies must return tools on time.

BThe shed needs someone to organize it.

CSome tools may break and need fixing.

DFewer new tools may need to be made, which can reduce waste and pollution for everyone.

Solution & Explanation:An external benefit is a positive effect on other people who did not choose the action. Here, Fewer new tools may need to be made, which can reduce waste and pollution for everyone. helps others, so it is the benefit to bystanders.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which choice best shows an external cost of the advertising?

AThe store pays for a speaker.

BWorkers have to take turns using the speaker.

CPeople nearby who are not shopping are bothered by noise on the sidewalk.

DThe store may get more customers.

Solution & Explanation:An external cost is a negative effect on other people who did not choose the action. Here, People nearby who are not shopping are bothered by noise on the sidewalk. affects others, so it is the cost to bystanders.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which choice best shows an external benefit?

AThe family feels more comfortable inside.

BUsing less heating fuel can reduce pollution in the area for everyone.

CThe family hears less noise from outside.

DThe family pays a lot for new windows.

Solution & Explanation:An external benefit is a positive effect on other people who did not choose the action. Here, Using less heating fuel can reduce pollution in the area for everyone. helps others, so it is the benefit to bystanders.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard 3.51 (Identify External Benefits and Costs).