Scarcity Island - An economics simulation in visualizing scarcity!
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Part 1: Decision Making: How Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost Affect Economic DecisionsThis Google Slides Lesson and Student Guided Note Packet Combo help your students to understand the Decision Making process in Economics. Using real world examples students will be able to explain how scarciPrice $9.45Original Price $10.50Save $1.05
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**This product has been updated with user friendly charts and new challenges!**
This activity is a great way to begin a unit on scarcity and to build up anticipation about the topic! Students will collaborate with group members to make decisions about how to overcome challenges on a new reality TV Game Show called "Scarcity Island"! Will they chose the right items to win the challenge or will they be stuck trying to win a challenge with a ridiculous item!? Students will learn about the concept of scarcity without even realizing it while participating in an exciting classroom simulation!
Thorough teacher directions included!
All materials included (with link to a Google Slides presentation for optional use)
- Teacher directions + Guide
- Group note sheet with charts to help track supplies
- Challenge Cards (and optional Google Slides presentation)
- Independent Exit Ticket with Student Self Reflection
Pairs great with my *FREE* Scarcity vs. Shortage Powerpoint lesson!!
