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Pros and Cons of Capitalism vs Communism 5-E Economics Lesson | Microsoft

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This lesson investigates the effects that capitalist & communist economic systems can have on a society. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with an “I Spy” photo analysis warm-up contrasting daily life in the USSR & Russia. A “Trashketball” experiment explores the differences between capitalism & communism. Challenge your class to identify various pros & cons of each system by examining modern TV shows. Assess learning with a “Big Ideas” summary & “Exit Ticket” activity. Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

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5-E Guided Lesson:

  1. Engage: “I Spy…” Photo Comparison Activity
  2. Explore: Background Info, Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
  3. Explain: "Trashketball" Experiment Activity - Capitalism vs. Communism
  4. Elaborate: “Find the Pros & Cons on TV” - Types of Economies Activity
  5. Evaluate: “Big Ideas” Summary & Exit Ticket

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

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Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

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