🏭 What keeps a business running and a community thriving? This Businesses at Work video for kids gives third grade students a behind-the-scenes look at how goods are made, sold, and delivered — and how supply, demand, and profit drive economic decisions. It’s a simple, clear, and visually rich introduction to the real-world role of businesses in our economy.

📦 From Resources to Factories to You

Students will explore the full journey of a product — from raw materials to factory production to the shelves of stores. Along the way, they’ll learn how human and capital resources work together, what happens on an assembly line, and how businesses calculate profit. Key economic terms like demand, production, and specialization are explained in ways kids can immediately understand and apply.

🎥 This businesses at work video for kids also introduces international trade and how products from around the world end up in our homes. Students will discover how businesses make choices, why countries specialize in different goods, and what makes an economy successful. It’s an ideal blend of real-life relevance and age-appropriate explanation.

🏆 A perfect fit for your Grade 3 economics or social studies unit, this video supports standards on business operations, supply chains, profit, and trade. Teachers will appreciate how it brings abstract ideas down to a relatable, engaging level — ideal for class discussion, journals, and community-based learning projects.

This video pairs with “I Am A Consumer”.

Video length:  6:25 minutes.