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Economics activity videos
Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Need some quick videos to help students learn economics? If you are using crash courses in your classroom, you'll love this Economics Bundle. It covers from Episode 1 - Introduction to Economics to Episode 35 - Economics of Happiness. You will have access to my Google Drive Link to all the videos, a guide on how to take notes, a place where students can write a short summary of what they watched, my notes, a vocabulary section and quiz with answers.Each person who purchases this bundle will rec
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12th
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Vanishing of the Bees (2009): Complete Video Guide
"Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and a hundred other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables. Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Money Management - Videos, Guided Notes, Smart Starts, and Activities
This low-prep, editable money management unit will teach students about budgets, income, expenses, savings, and credit. Videos are included, so that you can assign as part of sub plans or to virtual learners. Unit is divided into 5 days, complete with a smart start, guided notes, and activity for each day. This purchase includes:10 journal prompts for students to complete as a Smart Start or Warm Up. Each day provides students with two prompts to choose from.  5 days of guided notes for student
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6th
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Also included in:Â Money Management Unit - Videos, guided notes, activities, games, and test
Broke, Busted, and Disgusted - College Debt video
Exploring the issues facing American students today, including the rising costs of education and the consequences of taking on massive student loan debts.Here is what is included in this 2-page download: 1. 15 Teacher Answers - 2-page teacher guide with answers2. 15 Student Questions - 1 page of questions to keep students engaged while they watch the video. LINK TO VIDEO PART ILINK TO VIDEO PART IIMake sure to check out my blog: Social Studies MegaStore Blog ************************************
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7th - 12th
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Buying a Home PowerPoint
This Powerpoint presentation is designed to show step-by-step, the home buying process. I use this in my Personal Finance class and the visual aspect really engages the students. A list of group, or individual research topics, is included as an independent activity. There is also a lesson plan available to purchase as a companion to this Powerpoint in my store as well.
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Home Buying Lesson and Powerpoint
Financial Literacy | Intro and/or Review | Engaging VIDEO and Activity
Great lesson as an intro or as a review before the final exam! Students will gain an overview of your financial literacy course by viewing this comprehensive 12-minute video featuring two characters that your students will relate to their own lives. Class will begin with a Do Now slide as students enter the room followed by whole-class discussion (guided questions provided), the video link, and student-centered independent and group activities guided by a slide presentation to make your job ea
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9th - 12th
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Monsters Inc. Film Guide (Supply and Demand) Secondary / High School Economics
Discovering Economics in "Monsters, Inc." (Disney, 2001) 2 Hours and 43 Minutes 3-4 days class time dependingElectronic GOOGLE CLASSROOM | Google Docs Work Sheet |Easel Worksheet25 Question (Google Doc.) Worksheet. Google docs has a feature to transfer the file to Doc. or PDF.Used for Economics on a Secondary LevelUsed Google Docs and Easel with PurchaseLink to Actual Disney Film NOT PROVIDED (streaming services such as Disney+, YouTube Movies & TV, Max, APPLE TV, etc.)Streaming Services Sho
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Economics Semester & Personal Finance + Teacher to Teacher Training Video Series
Awesome curriculum is great, but awesome teaching makes it greater.Want a fun new way to each Economics? My Full Semester Economics bundle is perfect for the teacher that has been given a new prep. You will get access to my Google Drive Link, and all the videos will be included for PPT’s/Keynotes. It provides you with multiple options for teaching Economics with lots of resources to mix it up!CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL DESCRIPTION- What is Economics? - Economic Systems and Decision making - What is
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9th - 12th
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Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies Cars (GDP)
This is a guided viewing sheet including critical questions and outlines to use while watching ACDC Leadership's YouTube Channel video "EconMovies - Cars." (NOTE: I do not take any credit for any of ACDC Leadership's videos. They are a GREAT resource in the economics classroom!! Mr. Clifford does an excellent job. This is simply a worksheet to use in combination with the video.)GREAT for any economics, financial literacy, or business class for an introduction and/or overview of Gross Domestic Pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE - Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies
Price Controls and Minimum Wage Video Clips and Questions
In this activity, students watch a series of 4 video clips related to price controls. One video clip depicts a man who is arrested for price gouging when he brings in his generators for sale during a natural disaster. The other two video clips depict economist John Stossel's perspective on rent control and minimum wage. The last video clip is a news report on a man who is currently being scrutinized for price gouging the pharmaceutical drug Daraprim. With each video clip, there are correspondi
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10th - 12th
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Advertising Techniques
When learning about advertising or persuasive writing, this would be a great activity for some learning centers. You can find lots of commercials on YouTube that use a variety of techniques and are appropriate for school. As the students watch the commercials, they can use their background knowledge to select the techniques used.
You would need to teach what each technique would look like, then model this lesson as a whole group with an example commercial.
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2nd - 5th
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Roaring 20s, Depression and New Deal Unit Bundle
Bundle includes 7 lessons from the Roaring 20s, Depression and New Deal. This bundle includes, lectures, simulations, projects, videos explanations and other lessons designed to familiarize students with the 1920s-WWII.The 20s unit and Depression units are linked through a simulation that forces students to purchase 20s goods, advertise, and play the role of an American worker buying on the margin prior to the Depression. The unit on the Depression, utilizes a simulation that links the 20s to th
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9th - 12th
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Labor Markets and Minimum Wage: Crash Course Economics #28
How much should you get paid for your job? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Your skill set, the demand for the skills you have, and what other people are getting paid around you all factor in. In a lot of ways, labor markets work on supply and demand, just like many of the markets we talk about in Crash Course Econ. But, again, there aren't a lot of pure, true markets in the world. There are all kinds of oddities and regulations that change the way labor markets work. One common (and kind
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Business Sharks: Design a business and present it the "Shark Tank"
Business Sharks is a 12-hour curriculum program that includes an hour-by-hour lesson plan, more than a dozen direct instruction videos, an implementation guide, project guides and handouts. The program has been implemented as an after-school class, classroom curriculum and on-going classroom project dozens of times in the Greater Boston area. This purchase also includes a one-hour curriculum training with our curriculum developer via Google Hangouts or Skype.Click the link below for a preview of
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3rd - 8th
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Market Failures, Taxes, and Subsidies: Crash Course Economics #21
This week on Crash Course Econ, Jacob and Adriene are talking about failure. Specifically, we're talking about market failures. When markets don't provide a good or service efficiently, that's a market failure. When markets fail, often governments step in to provide those services. Stuff like public education or military protection are good examples of market failures. So, what are some of the ways governments address, market failures? Well, it's funny you should ask, as we also talk about that
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Foreign Aid and Remittance: Crash Course Econ #34
What is foreign aid? How much foreign aid does the United States distribute each year. Comparatively, not much. In fact, foreign aid only accounts for a small fraction of most nations' overall spending. But it's hugely important. Foreign aid improves healthcare, can promote economic growth, and assists people who've been through disasters. Remittances are moneys that are sent internationally by immigrants. Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for Students: Th
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Give Adam Smith a Hand (Free Market Foldable)
This is hands down one of my class' favorite foldables. Created by me and tried and proven in my economic classes, this foldable helps students understand the basic principles in a free market society. As I introduce Adam Smith to the classroom I have them create this manipulative to list the principles and summarize their importance in society. Your students will be hooked on learning more about Laissez-Faire as they create this interesting foldable. This is a zip file that includes a step-by-s
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6th - 12th
Crash Course Economics Worksheets 6-10
Crash Course Economics Worksheets Ep. 6-10 FEEDBACK IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER LEAVING POSITIVE FEEDBACK IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE! Email: socialstudiesmegastore@gmail.com Please make sure to download my FREE paragraph sheet. FREE PARAGRAPH PROMPTS If you are looking for a WHOLE SEMESTER OF ECONOMICS Here are the episodes: - Productivity and Growth Ep. 6- Inflation and bubbles and Tulips Ep.
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12th
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The Economics of Immigration: Crash Course Econ #33
Is Immigration good or bad? Immigration is a touchy subject in the United States. The 2016 election has been filled with debate about the subject, and both proponents and opponents have lots of reasons for their stance. But, this is a show about economics, and when it comes to the effects of immigration on economies, there is actually a lot of consensus. It turns out, immigration is economically beneficial. Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for Students: Th
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Income and Wealth Inequality: Crash Course Economics #17
Inequality is a big, big subject. There's racial inequality, gender inequality, and lots and lots of other kinds of inequality. This is Econ, so we're going to talk about wealth inequality and income inequality. There's no question that economic inequality is real. But there is disagreement as to whether income inequality is a problem, and what can or should be done about it. Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for Students: This is essentially a blank secti
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Behavioral Economics: Crash Course Economics #27
Why do people buy the stuff they buy? In classical economics, most models assume that consumers behave rationally. As you've probably noticed in your real life, in case after case, people don't actually make rational decisions. There can be emotional or social reasons for all this irrationality, and behavioral economics tries to address this. We'll talk about risk, nudge theory, prices and perception, and the ultimatum game. So, let's get irrational, in a logical way, of course. Here is what is
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
Supply and Demand: Crash Course Economics #4
Tired of trying to find great economics videos? In which Adriene Hill and Jacob Clifford teach you about one of the fundamental economic ideas, supply and demand. What is supply and demand? Well, you’ll have to watch the video to really understand it, but it’s kind of important for everything economically. Supply and demand sets prices, and indicates to manufacturers how much to produce. Also, it has a lot to do with strawberries. Here is what is included in this 5-page download: 1. Note Taking
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
The Profit Season 3 Episode 11
Blues Jean Bar, owned by Lady and based on her New Orleans background, sells denimjeans and has stores in San Francisco, Chicago and Dallas. The main attraction is the "jeans bar", where staff can assess a customer's needs and pick the right jeans without the customer touching the product. When Marcus tries the process, he is disappointed at the inefficiency and lack of inventory, which is turning customers away. The company is in trouble due to Lady's aggressive expansion, which has forced her
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7th - 12th
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Monopolies and Anti-Competitive Markets: Crash Course Economics #25
What is a monopoly? It turns out, it's more than just a board game. It's a terrible, terrible economic practice in which giant corporations dominate markets and hurt consumers. Except when it isn't. In some industries, monopolies are the most efficient way to do business. Utilities like electricity, water, and broadband internet access are probably less efficiently delivered in competitive markets. Come along, and let us monopolize your attention for a few minutes. You might learn something. And
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12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Economics 1-35 Bundle
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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?
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Educators can save time preparing economics lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for economics resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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