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Critical thinking economics dbqs
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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Economics | Capitalism, Socialism & Communism | Document Based Activity
This product contains multiple activities that allow students to compare Capitalism, Socialism, & Communism. (Who produces the goods, who distributes the goods, decides prices etc.) These activities are great to use during a Cold War Unit, Industrial Revolution Unit or when comparing economic systems in Economics. There are multiple activities- use them all or mix and match. This product contains:1) Warm-up Activity ( infographic chart )- students read through the differences between Capital
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
Economics | 4 Types of Economies of the World | Document Based Activity
In this 11 page Economics activity, you have everything you need to conduct a lesson/student activity on the types of economies of the world (Command, Traditional, Market and Mixed). Includes a Traditional and Google version for your use!In this lesson your students will:1) Complete a short warm-up activity in which they read about Yeltsin’s trip to a grocery store and answer comprehension questions about the story.2) Examine a map with the rest of the class (class discussion) in which they eval
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Historical Thinking Skills Activities
Historical thinking is a key skill for students to utilize when examining primary and secondary sources. In order for students to fully understand a source, they must examine it in-depth. These activities are designed to strengthen student's understanding of historical sources. They can be used with any type of historical document.
The Historical Thinking Skills Activities includes:
***Teacher Resources***
1. What is Historical Thinking (A letter for the teacher)
2. Think and Link – the step
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5th - 8th
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Riding the Rails - Hoboes during the Great Depression (PDF and Digital)
"All of a sudden the train gave a jerk, as it took up slack in the drawbars. I heard Jim let out a muffled moan, as he fell. I whirled round and made a grab for him. He had on a knit cap. I got the cap and a handful of blond hair. Jim was gone. Disappeared under the wheels. No way could Jim survive."This gripping NO PREP primary source account of hoboes during the Great Depression will bring the misery of the era to life for your students. The resource is available in both print and Google Docs
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Introduction to Economics | Unit Activity Bundle
Are you an economics teacher looking for that perfect way to start your course? Are you a new teacher who needs great activities? Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the basic foundational concepts behind economics? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! Digital and Paper Copies Incl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Slavery in the Southern Colonies: A Socratic Seminar
Looking for a higher order thinking activity? Need a way to close out a unit on the Southern Colonies? Do you want to do a Socratic Seminar with your students? Students will evaluate three primary source documents to answer document-based questions. Students will engage in higher-level thinking and improve listening and speaking skills during this common-core supported activity. This activity is appropriate for 5th-7th graders and meets the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening.
If
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5th - 8th
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Market Structures Gallery Walk
In this gallery walk the students will read through six case-studies of fictional products, told through various perspectives, to gather clues that will help them identify the market for the product. This will help the material come alive in a fun and often humorous activity that will boost engagement and allow the students to make real world connections. Each product is described from the perspective of consumers, government, media and competitors. The passages are set as "primary documents"
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Market Structures Bundle!!!
Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronically.
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3rd - 6th
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Production Possibilities Curve Frontier Graph Practice AP Economics Answer Key
This PDF download is great practice for students' understanding of the ins and outs of the PPC. This is enough to give students practice without creating disengagement and works well for a college prep or AP level economics course.
Students learn how to graph a PPC (aka a PPF), how opportunity cost is illustrated on the curve, an how the curve can shift left or right.
Answer key is included. Preview shows first page of document.
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9th - 12th
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DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American
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5th - 8th
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Communist Manifesto (Karl Marx) - primary source document with guiding questions
This download includes the opening pages of Karl Marx and Frederick Engels's Communist Manifesto. A primary source political cartoon and text-dependent questions are provided to guide students through the reading. Enjoy!Both a PDF and MS WORD document are included with this download. It has been formatted to fit perfectly on one paper (front and back) for easy printing***Designed for classrooms, ideal for distance learning as well #distancelearningTpT
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8th - 12th
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The Thirteen Colonies DBQ: Geography and Economy - Printable and Google Ready!
How Did the Geography of the Thirteen Colonies Impact the Economy of Each Region? In this DBQ, students will read background information, analyze seven sources, answer a total of 21 questions, and come to the conclusion that the geography of the thirteen colonies was responsible for the types of resources the colonists were able to sell or use to manufacture products. By the end of the DBQ, students will see the land and its natural resources from the standpoint of a 17th century colonist and ex
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Infographics Analysis Lesson
Teach your students about the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through analyzing various infographics with this engaging lesson plan. This activity provides a comprehensive overview of GDP and includes:Observation and comparison of US GDP to other countriesAnalysis of changes in US GDP over timeIdentification of the types of spending that make up US GDPAnd more!This lesson is perfect for promoting critical thinking and data analysis skills. Help your students understand the significance of GDP an
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9th - 12th
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The Gilded Age: Captains of Industry or Robber Barons?
This is a CCLS aligned, NO PREP, lesson that teaches students about the Captains of Industry and Robber Barons during America's Gilded Age. This lesson includes informational texts, reading comprehension questions, Political Cartoon Analysis, DBQs, Graphic Organizers and critical thinking writing prompts/activities.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Mega Bundle: Over 100 American History Lessons
Mini-DBQ: Cotton Gin and its Effects-Historical Turning Point Analysis
This mini-DBQ has multiple classroom uses. It can serve as a formative or final assessment in a unit on the antebellum United States, the causes/origins of sectionalism/the Civil War, or economic developments in the early USA. It can also serve as an introduction to DBQs and DBQ writing, or a class activity to examine the cotton gin and its historical significance.The assignment contains a brief historical context on the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney and a writing prompt that asks s
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6th - 12th
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Economics DBQ Close Comprehension Readings Textbook Replacement BUNDLE
Economics Reading Activity, Economics Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google, Economics DBQ, Close Reading | Economics Textbook Replacement | No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Economics DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Ea
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6th - 11th
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Analyzing Renaissance Art: Primary Source Activity
Students will build their understanding of primary sources as they collaborate to analyze five key pieces of Renaissance art to better understand its themes and concepts. A great way to introduce the Renaissance, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, this student-centered, collaborative, and engaging activity will have you covered. Slides are included to allow for a full class discussion and formative assessmen
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6th - 12th
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Data Binder Cover Sheets
Here are a few adorable binder covers for your kiddos to add to their data binders!
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1st - 5th
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Charlemagne DBQ
This DBQ addresses the theme of The Origins of Power. Where does power come from? Who gets it? We are using the Emperor Charles the Great (usually called ‘Charlemagne’ in the English world) as an example of someone who gathered up and kept power over a large part of Europe. Students are challenged to read primary documents carefully and choose the answer that best describes the situation.
We begin by setting the stage with a very brief synopsis of Western Rome falling. The Germanic tr
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8th - 11th
Economics | Globalization | Video & Document Based Activity | Macroeconomics
In this (fully- editable) activity your students will examine the effects of Globalization on the environment, culture, political systems and economic development of countries who have been exposed to this transformation! Have the effects been good or bad? Let your students decide! Great lesson to use during a Macroeconomic Unit in Economics or in World History...Several activities are included in this bundle- you can use them all or mix and match.***A GOOGLE and Traditional version provided for
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
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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.
How do I find economics resources on TPT?
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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