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Economics games $5-10
The Great Depression: A Saving and Spending Game
Students work together in small groups to make decisions about how to save or spend their money during the Great Depression. They will see what it is like to have a well-paying job and then lose most of their money in the stock market crash of 1929. They will have to find a new job, a place to live (hobo camp or boxcar), and figure out how to provide for their family with very little.Students will have to subtract their bills from their total amount of money using a spending ledger (provided).
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4th - 8th
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Printable Play Money
Printable Play Money for money units, dramatic play, classroom currency, positive behavior awards, and to help build financial literacy skills in the classroom and at home!This set includes realistic U.S. One, Five, Ten, Twenty, Fifty & One Hundred Dollar Bills. The fronts and backs are aligned so the bills can be printed one or two-sided. Print the play money on white or color copy paper, then cut the bills apart to use! Multiple copies of the same bill are included on each page so it is p
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Also included in: Dramatic Play Printables Bundle
Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!
This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism.
Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game.
There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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SPACE QUEST | Needs vs Wants Cooperative Game
Are you looking for a fun way to help your personal finance students determine the difference between needs and wants? Space Quest provides a fun cooperative challenge, to help students from elementary to high school, figure out the difference between needs and wants. In this group activity, teams will be introduced to the scenario by a video informing them that they have been selected to join Space Quest, a team being tasked with determining if a newly discovered planet could sustain humanity.
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Needs vs Wants & Budgeting Unit | BUNDLE
Communism vs. Capitalism: Simulation Game
A fun activity for students, designed to make several points about how communist and capitalist systems work differently. Students will enjoy the process of learning the essential differences between the way that communism and capitalism work in the world. This download includes:*Teacher's Guide (2 pages)*Graphic organizers for the simulation (2 pages)*Open-ended Discussion or Reflection Questions (2 pages)*Powerpoint to use with game play. (13 slides)*Powerpoint notes (14 slides)UPDATE Feb. 2
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7th - 12th
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Fun Business Ownership Escape Room Activity
Increase engagement in your high school business structures lesson with this fun, escape room activity. This activity covers types of business ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, nonprofit, franchise, and cooperative), advantages/disadvantages for types of business ownership, partnership agreement, franchise costs, and stock symbols. This resource promotes collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving as students work to solve 5 locks and escape.No physical locks are needed
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forms of Business Ownership Activity Bundle
Economics Game, Reading Passages with Questions, and Posters
This economics set includes reading passages with questions, vocabulary posters, and an engaging board game / scoot activity. Using this set, students will learn all about economics including supply and demand, needs and wants, bartering, opportunity cost, scarcity, resources, and more. Be sure to check out the preview to see all that is included in this set.
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• 13 posters/anchor charts for classroom display- posters cover 22 common vocabulary terms associated with economics
• 24
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2nd - 5th
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Europe's Factors of Economic Growth (SS6E9)
This file is a resource pack about the factors that influence economic growth and their presence or absence in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence – SS6E9). The notes include important facts and key vocabulary, such as gross domestic product, literacy rate, standard of living, natural resources, capital goods, human capital, and entrepreneurship. There are also many useful graphic organizers and creative activities included in this file! You
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6th
Also included in: Europe Unit BUNDLE - Geography, History, Government, Economics, Etc.
Teaching with Monopoly
Teaching with Monopoly 2.0 is here!!!!Don't teach about mortgages and income inequality the boring way - play with Monopoly instead! Students will be much more likely to understand the information as well as remember key economic vocabulary. This is perfect for those days right before a long break, to shake things up when the winter blues hit, or if you've already played once, if you are going to be out for a few days, let the substitute run a Monopoly session. An introduction to important terms
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Economics Games Bundle
Fun Business Careers Escape Room Activity
Get students out of their seats with this engaging, interactive 7-lock business careers escape room. This activity focuses on career opportunities in the business field, communication methods, workplace skills, job descriptions, career plans, and certifications needed. It is the perfect way to promote problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork. Students will work with a partner or small group and race to complete the tasks. They will "score the job of their dreams" by solving the locks.Key Fea
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Business Careers and the Workplace Activities and Projects Bundle
Trade and Barter: A Trading Simulation
Welcome to the world of economic exchange! Throughout history, people have traded, bartered, negotiated, and haggled in order to receive the greatest amount of goods for the lowest cost. From the direct trade of goods to the use of currency, people have found ways to satisfy their wants and needs. This trade simulation provides students with an opportunity to barter with imaginary resources and goods in order to obtain points. The premise for the simulation is the combination of resources. In th
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6th - 12th
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What's the Logo? Advertising, Marketing, Brands, & Logos
What's the Logo?
In this PowerPoint presentation, students must try and guess the brands behind 100 different logos.
They have 30 seconds to guess 3 different logos. First the logos will be shown - once you click, each of the brands will appear one at a time.
A great introduction to teaching students about advertising, marketing, branding, and logos. Super engaging and fun! Suitable for all ages.
Preview available for download.
Note: A Keynote version is available as well - please e-mail me
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Not Grade Specific
Economics with Producers and Consumers and Goods and Services
Are you searching for resources to teach goods and services, producers and consumers, and natural resources? Teach all these economics concepts with this fun and detailed resource. Your students will learn about goods and services, producers and consumers, natural resources, capital resources, and human resources. Students will read informational texts about economics topics and play games to make this complex topic thrilling and meaningful.How it Works:► Students read informational passages abo
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2nd - 3rd
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First Grade Money Activities / Counting Coins VA SOL 1.8
Money bundle Buy and Save! This money download includes 46 pages of coin activities and money games! Money -Click on the following links to learn more about each money product in this bundle!Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.8Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?Money Bingo Money Bingo! (mixed change)Money Game Piggy Bank Match Game
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K - 2nd
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Industrial Revolution DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Industrial Revolution DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Industrial Revolution, Samuel Morse, Henry Ford, inventors, inventions and factory working conditions. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students
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5th - 8th
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Texas Economy and Industries Bundle with Lesson Plans - Texas History Activities
The Texas Economy along with the businesses and industries of Texas are a vital part of Texas History instruction. Check out this bundle with resources for the free enterprise system, regional industries, and more to get prepared and deliver the unit with confidence!Why Use This Economy and Industries of Texas Bundle?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is needed
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4th
4th Grade Hands-on Economics Activity Pack
Have students learn key economic standards in a fun and engaging way! Activities include a sorting game on the factors of production using a lemonade stand theme, a wants & needs cut and paste t-chart, 14 vocabulary cards, a graphic organizer activity linked to the mentor text: Stone Soup, and a comprehensive unit assessment with answer key.Please visit my store (JB Creations) for my other original reader’s theaters as well as my other common core based games and activities. Just click on
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3rd - 5th
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Abundance, Scarcity, and Trade Simulation Activity
This simulation activity shows students a real life example of scarcity, abundance, and trade. It is easy to set up in the classroom and requires common supplies. At then end of the simulation students will work in their groups to relate the simulation to economic terms.
I always do this activity after reading about and explaining scarcity, abundance, and trading. I use my district’s Social Studies text, however, any economics text regarding these three terms would be helpful for students to u
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2nd - 5th
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Economics Based Monopoly Game for Review, Market Structures, Government, Finance
Monopoly is a classic board game used to show how capitalism works. This version, the “Economics based Monopoly Game” is played with the generally accepted rules. You will need Monopoly boards for you groups. However, this version integrates a number of modifications, which includes the following:1.Market Structures (Monopolies, and Oligopolies)2.Business Organizations (mergers)3.Government Spending and Taxation Policies4.Government Regulation and deregulation5.Price Ceilings 6.Money and Banking
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8th - 12th
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Capitalism and the Free Market 5-E Lesson and FUN Economics Game | Microsoft
This fun lesson explores how capitalism works in the real world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a warm-up that challenges students to become entrepreneurs & create “to-do” lists for their new businesses. Then, review the characteristics of capitalism and discuss the traits of this economic system. Play, “Conquer Capitalism”, a fun, digital board game where students compete to become the richest, most-successful entrepr
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5th - 12th
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Goods and Services Story Unit
Goods and Services are easy to learn with a story about Servicetown! Servicetown was a beautiful little town, until a broken bridge caused havoc! Use this four page story, worksheets and even a game to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about goods and services. Students even get a chance to look for goods and services in their favorite fairy tales! Special Features about this UnitStarts with a 4 page "hook" story to pull students into the goods and services studyTwo posters included (Wh
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2nd - 3rd
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Stock Market Trading Simulation Game
You have told your students what trading on the floor of a major stock exchange like the New York Stock Exchange is like. Now let them experience some of the excitement for themselves. In this activity, students act as traders trying to accumulate all outstanding shares of a corporation in order to take it over. The first one to do so wins.
Students will gain an understanding of shares of stock as shares of ownership of a corporation, the strategy of corporate takeovers through buying out a maj
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9th - 12th
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Economics File Folder Activity Bundle
This contains 4 Economics File Folder Activities for the price of 3 bundled together to save you some money. These are perfect for elementary teachers teaching economics. They meet Georgia state standards for social studies SS3E1-SS3E4. The Pack contains the following activities:Wants vs. NeedsGoods and ServicesProductive Resources-Natural, Human, CapitalTo Market-Supply and Demand in a Market EconomyEach set includes:detailed teacher directionsstudent photo directionsfolder coverfolder inserts1
Economics Unit
This economics unit includes
33 goods vs. service cards for sorting and high engagement games
9 vocabulary cards
technology resources
6 student response sheets covering the concepts of goods/services, opportunity cost, and consumers/producers.
11 page early reader "What is... Economics?" for students introducing economic vocabulary and concepts covered in the unit.
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1st - 3rd
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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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