US History | Economic Systems - Primary Source Analysis: Capitalism vs Communism
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- This bundle includes 5 lessons and activities on economic systems. Students are engaged as they use multiple models of instruction:Socratic seminar discussionPrimary source analysisConcept developmentHands-on engaging activityCooperative group learningGraphic organizersStudents are able explore ecoPrice $12.50Original Price $14.75Save $2.25
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This lesson includes multiple excerpts from Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, and Carl Marx's The Communist Manifesto. Students can (either individually or in cooperative learning groups) discuss, analyze, and summarize in their own words what the author is conveying.
This lesson also provides help with some of the more difficult vocabulary that are found in the documents to aid students as they navigate challenging texts. Notes are included to help clarify historic language, also providing support for students who may not be as comfortable with difficult terminology.
This lesson accompanies the lessons Economic Systems: Socratic Seminar Discussion and Economic Systems: Factors of Production - Concept Development Model.
If you want to save money, check out our Economic Systems Lesson Bundle! This includes 5 resources that work together as a great learning segment.