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Economics Common Core CCRA.SL.4 resources
Economics Unit and Entrepreneurship - Project Based Learning Open a Business
Prepare your future entrepreneurs with this Project Based Learning Entrepreneurship, Economics unit for upper elementary students. Students learn about local businesses and how they can build their own small businesses with a business plan and marketing. This Open and Run a Business PBL unit includes differentiation, problem-solving, collaborative learning, technology, research, and 21st-century learning skills. This comprehensive economics and entrepreneurship unit focuses on grades 3-5. (Sixt
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3rd - 5th
3rd Grade Social Studies Test Prep - Third Grade Social Studies Review
This resources include 40 DIGITAL and PRINTABLE task cards to make practicing and reviewing third grade social studies standards fun and engaging! Simple and easy to use with clear directions make these test prep task cards perfect for social studies centers and whole group SCOOT games! These 3rd grade test prep questions give students practice using map skills, reading timelines, identifying the seven continents, bodies of water, needs and wants, goods and services, and government.CLICK HERE fo
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3rd
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Economics Activities Unit | Project Based Learning | Financial Literacy
This is an entire UNIT for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALOVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in problem-solving, investigating, financial literacy and engages them in challenges. We start a clas
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
Project Based Learning Math and Research - Run a Pizza Restaurant PBL Unit
Everyone loves pizza! In this real world Project Based Learning Math unit, students can open and run their own pizza restaurant. This student-centered PBL unit provides differentiation by giving student choice. This OPEN A PIZZA RESTAURANT real-life challenge requires students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular [math, social studies, ELA] activities. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate culture
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3rd - 5th
Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Economics Activity | Classroom Market Economy Simulation & Classroom Management
Searching for Economics Activities? Looking for a way to make economics class more enjoyable or maybe just improve classroom management? CLA$$ONOMIC$ is an interactive classroom economy that will boost student engagement and help reinforce the major concepts of a market economy. Create your very own classroom economy with this Social Studies simulation. Students love the chance to be an entrepreneur by owning items in the classroom, charging students usage fees, and having opportunities to mak
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5th - 12th
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Economics Unit | Financial Literacy | Project Based Learning Economics Bundle
This is an entire ECONOMICS BUNDLE for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALThis is the BUNDLED Version and includes all the same activities as the ORIGINAL Unit. OVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in
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2nd - 3rd
Plan a Music Festival - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL
This project is perfect for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!Students will use their imaginations to plan a film festival. They will book artists within a budget, make a layout and a schedule, make an advertisement, and present their entire plan to their client.Materials Needed: This packet, a device with internet to watch the included videos and to complete research. Timeline: This is an extensive project that will take approximately 5-6 week
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5th - 9th
Economics Activity: What is Money? A Create Your Own Currency Activity
Overview:Students are in charge of designing new money or currency for a current nation or a fictitious country of their own. The currency will need to be detailed, creative, not able to be counterfeited, and meet the six characteristics of money as outlined in the student directions.What's Included:- Student directions including the 6 characteristics of money- Explanation of visual representation and written description of their currency- 10 specific details must be met (i.e. - symbols, anti-c
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Mystery Product Commercial Complete Unit Plan
I am so excited to share this resource with you! It is one of my students' favorite projects and it is truly ready to use for a full 5 days of instruction and creativity.The premise is that students have 5 days to produce (plan, write, shoot, edit) a :30 commercial with 10 unique shots for a mystery project. I typically use cheap kitchen gadgets or As Seen on TV products (think silicone lid lifters, pie birds, meat claws, Angry Mama steamers, nose hair trimmers, etc.) removed from original packa
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Video Production Curriculum Bundle for 2nd 9 Weeks
Design Your Dream Home - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL
In this project, students will use their imaginations and online tools to design their dream home. They will research lot price, learn about square feet, decide on their preferred house size and features, then draw or make a slideshow of what their dream home would look like. They will present their final product with concise details and reasoning for their choices.In-depth Description:In this Design Your Dream Home project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and deve
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6th - 9th
Run a Bake Sale - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL
In this project, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to design a bake sale from scratch. They will learn how to determine the materials needed, calculate the costs and profits, create an advertisement, and write a persuasive essay to attract volunteers.In-depth Description:In this Run a Bake Sale project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. This project-based learning activity is designed for
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5th - 9th
Shark Tank Project
Project based learning is on the rise, and students are eating it up! In this Shark Tank project, students will create their own product and pitch it to their teachers (or Sharks). This bundle includes: Unit PlansIntroduction of Project (Google Slides)Task Requirements HandoutProposal Letter TemplateBusiness Plan TemplateShark Tank CatalogSWOT Analysis Lesson (Google Slides)SWOT Anaylsis Template
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6th - 8th
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Plan a Thanksgiving Dinner - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit
This project is perfect for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!This comprehensive project is designed to help students develop essential skills in design, research, advertising, business, and presentation while creating a unique and marketable event.Students will work collaboratively and think creatively as they develop their dinner party plan, select and purchase products within a budget, and craft their advertising campaigns. The end result wi
Grades:
5th - 9th
Project Based Learning ALL Units Bundle - Middle, & High School FULL YEAR PBL
These are great for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!A growing bundle of my Project Based Learning Units!Currently Includes:Run a Bake SaleDesign & Sell a ProductPlan a Trip to Travel AbroadDesign Your Dream HomePlan a PartyPlan a Music FestivalWrite & Make a MovieDesign an Online Clothing StoreStart a Food TruckAnimate a CartoonOpen a CafePlan a National Park Camping TripPlan a Thanksgiving Dinner...with more to come!
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5th - 8th
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Event Planning Bundle 4 Middle & High School Project Based Learning Units PBL
These are great for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!Encourage Creativity and learning with this Event Planning Product Based Learning Bundle! Includes 4 Comprehensive Event Planning ProjectsPlan a PartyRun a Bake SalePlan a Music FestivalPlan a Trip AbroadEach Project Based Learning Unit requires students to use their imaginations and online tools to plan something. They will research prices, make decisions, brainstorm, design, budget, and pr
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6th - 9th
Plan a Party - Middle & High Project Based Learning Unit PBL
In this Plan a Party PBL project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. This project-based learning activity is designed for students in grades 5-8 and can be implemented in various settings such as summer school, homeschool, genius hour, enrichment, or independent work time.The packet includes all the necessary information and guidance for the project, along with online resources. The project is divided into several sec
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5th - 9th
Industrial Revolution Activities: 4 Debates about Industrialization
Bring your unit on the Industrial Revolution to life with these four debates! These Industrial Revolution Activities add a modern twist to the study of the Industrial Age and Gilded Age, and will challenge your students to examine key issues within the rise of big business and the labor movement. This set includes four different debate topics so you can divide your students into smaller groups and encourage increased participation in the debate. A digital option with Google Docs has been added f
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7th - 11th
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Design An Online Clothing Store Middle School Project Based Learning PBL
In this project, students will use their imaginations to design a compelling clothing line, create an online store front, design an advertisement, and determine the platform to host it on. They will even have the opportunity to present their final product line to an audience.In-depth Description:In this Design a Clothing Line project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. This project-based learning activity is designed
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5th - 9th
Economics Activity: Business and the Environment
Here's a fun way to introduce both business concepts and environmental responsibility to your students. This activity utilizes the classic Dr. Seuss story "The Lorax" to teach students both sound and unsound business practices. This story was in many ways ahead of its time (1971), but its message is truly timeless: business can grow and provide economic benefits to society while also conserving precious natural resources. This is an important message that the future business leaders in your clas
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3rd - 12th
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Financial Literacy - Personal Finance Presentation
This is intended as a culminating activity, but can be a stand-alone activity. Students will consider the financial principles presented throughout the year and organize them into a presentation using any number of options that include song/rap, visual presentation, story/script, or news article. Begin the activity by having students simply create a list of financial principles they remember - this alone is a useful activity and tells you what they remember. It is also a useful way to jog their
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10th - 12th
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Design Bundle - 4 Middle & High School Project Based Learning Units PBL
These are great for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!Encourage Creativity and learning with this Design Based Product Based Learning Bundle! Currently Includes 4 Engaging Units:Design & Sell a ProductDesign Your Dream HomeWrite & Make a MovieDesign an Online Clothing StoreEach Project Based Learning Unit requires students to use their imaginations and online tools to design something. They will research prices, make decisions, brainsto
Grades:
5th - 9th
Economics Activity: Economic Questions & the Factors of Production | School Gear
The basic concepts of economics are learned in this fun lesson called School Gear! While understanding economic decisions that need to be made, students will form groups and design school gear as if they were going to produce and sell it. Groups are instructed to answer 12 questions as they imagine and create their school gear. Students are also responsible for a visual representation of their gear along with a written description of their products. Enjoy this free download and thank you so mu
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Find Economics resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about economics, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of economics and financial literacy resources available, including activities and lessons on trade, goods and services, and the stock market to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach economics to your students in no time at all.
Economics activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about economics:
Simulation Activities
You can introduce students to the world of investing, budgeting, and other economics-related activities through simulations. For example, have students research companies they want to "invest" in to show them how the stock market works. If you want to extend the lesson, you can have them periodically check in on their portfolios throughout the year to see how their investments are performing. Or, you could use a simulation to teach them about causes that led up to certain major historical events, like the stock market crash of 1929.
Budgeting Exercises
Help students understand the importance of managing their own financial resources by challenging them to create a budget. Give them a few hypothetical scenarios involving income, expenses, and financial goals. For example, you could ask them to plan a fictional character's monthly expenses, or have them create a budget to save for buying a house.
Trade Games
Through trading games, students can learn about importing and exporting, along with the impact of external forces and trade agreements. Ask students to work in teams and have them trade goods, record their imports and exports, and respond to charges (like tariffs and embargoes).
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Give students a real-world decision to make (e.g., building a new road, investing in a new technology, or buying property) and have them perform a cost-benefit analysis. To deepen the learning, you can ask them to justify their decisions with evidence.
Frequently asked questions for teaching economics
What is economics?
The study of economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. When teaching economics, the goal is to help students understand how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies make choices about resource allocation. Economics explores various topics related to this, including supply and demand, cost and benefits, and scarcity, to name just a few.
What types of economics resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of economics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from budgeting activities to simulation games to units.
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