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Problem solving economics laboratories
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Dinosaurs and Fossils ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some Dinosaurs!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like dinosaurs and fossils!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Investigating Insects~ Set of Six!
Get ready to engineer some creepy crawly insects!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like insects!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solution
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3rd - 6th
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Tragedy of the Commons Lab, Colored Goldfish, AP Environmental Science
So much fun for students! This is a lab they remember all year, and you know it's a win when they put photos of your class on their snapchat story :) Simple setup, and includes detailed, step-by-step teacher instructions for directing lab during class. Materials needed: colored goldfish, straws, butcher paper, markers. This lab is readily available for free, but my version greatly simplifies it for teachers, and enhances it for students by using different colors of goldfish to represent differen
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9th - 12th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Sensational Sharks ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to have your own Shark Week!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Sharks!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #2 ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to do some more Fairy Tale engineering! This is my second set of engineering challenges inspired by fairy tales!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with fairy tales, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on them!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are
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3rd - 6th
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Engineering Design Process Template
STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle
Digging For Fossils - A Cookie Excavation Experiment
Students will love acting as an archaeologist as they dig for fossils during this experiment! Using simple materials such as toothpicks and cookies, students will learn what it's like to excavate fossils. Students will formulate a hypothesis, collect data, and develop conclusions using this experiment aligned with both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching tips included! A great resource and hands-on lesson for any fossil unit.
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3rd - 6th
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Marvelous Magnets~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some serious magnetic attraction!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like magnets!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different so
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3rd - 6th
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STEAM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Ocean Animals: From Trash to Treasure
Most elementary teachers are interested in integration of the arts with the content areas, so I have decided to create some STEAM challenge packs more focused on art. This one is based on the amazing Washed Ashore exhibit in which artists make treasure from ocean trash.
The five STEAM Challenges included in this pack are:
Plastic Bag Jellyfish Challenge
Plastic Bottle Starfish Challenge
Pop Can Eel Challenge
Scrap Paper Clown Fish Challenge
Cardboard Tube Octopus Challenge
This engineering c
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Human Body Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer the body!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the human body!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer all things Christmas (reindeer, trees, sleighs, ornaments, and gingerbread houses)!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Christmas!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Hands On Science Investigation: Tower Teamwork
This science task is geared toward helping the intermediate level student develop key STEM science/engineering “thinking skills” that will help build the foundation for more complicated scientific learning. As new science standards are implemented, “engineering” plays a prominent role—even at the elementary level!This lesson can be done in one class period or stretched out over 2 if you wish to allow the students to go back and revisit their towers. If you do, use the “extension” page to recor
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Castles & Knights ~ Set of Five!
Who doesn't love Castles and Knights? It is a perfect topic for kids of all ages!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like castles and knights
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no rig
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3rd - 7th
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Engineering: Straw Rockets
Straw Rockets are quick, simple and lots of fun for the students. This STEM activity takes about one hour to assemble and one hour for outside launching fun. This engineering activity can be used from grade 3 through 12. This lesson could also be used in March for Women's History Month as an activity to go along with the Sally Ride story. The headings include: Teacher Notes, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, Patterns, Pictures and Conclusion Questions.
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3rd - 12th
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Winter STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer all things Winter (snowmen, snowflakes, and sleds)!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Winter!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers,
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3rd - 6th
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Hands On Science STEM Investigations: Help Harry!
Interested in finding a fun way to work some cooperative learning AND science and engineering into your day? This 30 minute lesson is a great way to do just that--and it's free! Everything you need to get started is included in this one page freebie--with the added bonus of a link to a blog post with full color photos and details about how to do it.When students work through the process of planning, building, testing, and revising--they really are acting like engineers. It's a fun way to get
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4th - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Engineering Halloween ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some Halloween!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Halloween!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will wor
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3rd - 6th
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Circles of Life {a science unit on the life cycles of plants and insects}
Circles of life is packed full of plant and insect anchor charts, activities, and labs.
In this packet:
Plant life cycle anchor charts
Seed germination anchor charts
Seed germination teacher background
3 seed germination investigations
Germination KWL chart
Metamorphosis anchor chart
Complete and incomplete metamorphosis anchor charts
Ladybug life cycle anchor chart
Lady bug anatomy anchor chart
Ladybug foldable
Ladybug background and fun facts
Ladybug book (fill in the stage)
Praying mantis
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1st - 4th
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Thanksgiving STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer all things Thanksgiving (turkeys, tables, the Mayflower and foosball)!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Thanksgiving!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no
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3rd - 6th
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Science Fair Project...Don't Even Sink About It!
Everything you need to win first place…
This is an experiment I completed with a third grade class this year. Included is title, purpose, hypothesis, variables, multiple data tables, graph, materials, procedure, conclusion and student sheets for all of the above. It is an experiment about the density and buoyancy of soda vs. diet soda. I used mini soda cans in this experiment.
I have included it in PDF and in powerpoint so that you can edit it to fit your science board!
If you have any questi
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3rd - 6th
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Middle School/Upper Elementary Scientific Method and STEM Fair Unit
This unit was designed as a way to incorporate STEM into a more traditional Science Fair model with connections to STEM careers. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that they are deeply interested in and they learn how to connect scientific thinking to concepts outside of science class. They are also introduced to future STEM careers and community resources. The unit is directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core.
In order to help students achieve t
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4th - 11th
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Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials
This is a fabulous science inquiry activity for the first week of school. A fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are challenged to save Walter the gummy worm from 'drowning'. Students work to actively solve a problem, collaborate ideas and analyze effectiveness of their solutions.
Only simple materials are used and set-up is easy.
This activity is fun for kids and fun to watch! It's amazing watching their critical thinking process.
This
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Unit 1-Food Safety; Food and Nutrition (HFN/HFA) Ready with Mini-Inquiry (ON/BC)
This is originally created for Food and Nutrition 11/12 in BC; after teaching in an Ontario curriculum for some time now, I have adjusted this to fit the expectations of the course: HFN1O/2O in the Ontario curriculum. This has been designed with accommodations available for ELL students and students with special needs in some cases. For the most part, there is an excess of acitvities for the teachers to choose from. The work periods as scattered in weeks 3 and 4 where students will be preparing
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-3
Gravity Sled ~ STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Christmas STEM
Can you create a sleigh that will travel the farthest distance down a ramp while keeping Santa safely inside?Materials: (per group or pair)-Candy canes (keep the wrappers on)-Cardboard and/or paper scraps-Scissors, tape and glue-Santa cut-out (copy on cardstock)-Ramp-Tape measure Get ready to engineer all things Christmas (reindeer, trees, sleighs, ornaments, and gingerbread houses)! *This pack is part of the larger Engineering Christmas STEM Bundle of five challenges!Most elementary teachers a
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3rd - 6th
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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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