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Economics Personal Finance Budgeting Project (Print & Digital!)
I'm Mrs. P and I'd love to help you increase student engagement while you're teaching personal finance! "Learn by doing" when it comes to finances will allow your students to explore their financial futures in a structured, thorough, and exciting way. Every year my seniors tell me that this was the most important and valuable project they completed in their high school careers. They leave my classroom with the confidence they need to tackle finances head on and lead a successful financial future
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10th - 12th
Also included in:Â Economics Ultimate Semester Course Bundle! (Print & Distance Learning!)
Buying Your First Home (Renting vs. Owning and 15 vs. 30 Year Mortgages)
In this project students figure their purchasing power, select a house that they would like to buy, and investigate the total costs involved in purchasing that home. Students will also compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of a 15 vs. 30 year mortgage and renting vs. owning. This assignment is worth a total of 50 points and has points possible listed next to each question. An answer key is also provided with suggested answers. This project goes well with a Personal Finance, busin
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Personal Finance Project Bundle
Great Depression Unit Bundle: Lessons, Activities, Timeline and Test SS5H3
Great Depression Unit BundleSave yourself HOURS of work! This product has your entire Great Depression unit lessons planned for the month!Need engaging digital lessons that will anchor your students understanding of the Great Depression standards? This product is filled with no prep, photo-filled digital lessons with notes companions your students will love! Perfect for ESOL Learners! This product contains:5 Digital Lessons with printable notes companions for each lesson1 set of task cards 1 uni
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4th - 8th
Business Ethics & Social Responsibility Activity Bundle
Supplement your ethics and social responsibility unit with 5 activities that are designed for high business school students. This bundle includes a chat station activity with ethical dilemmas for the workplace, a write the room scavenger hunt to get students moving and engaging with key terminology, a social responsibility project to delve deeper into the initiatives of a business, an accounting fraud research project to investigate financial mistakes, and a worksheet and project to research per
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9th - 12th
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The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)
This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents!
The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a race with one another. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops," located at the end of each leg, to avoid coming in last. The clues provided during each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task. These tasks are perf
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6th - 12th
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My Personal Spelling Dictionary
One of the most challenging parts of teaching is when the students constantly ask how to spell a word. Not only is this frustrating to me, but students are not learning independence. To solve this little dilemma of mine, I created a spelling dictionary for my students to use in class. My spelling dictionary has high frequency words, page numbers, special word lists, and graphics to help with ABC order. I even added lines for students to add their own words, an over and over word list, and kid-fr
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K - 3rd
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Country Travel Brochure Project
This is a fun project activity where students create a travel brochure for a chosen (or teacher-assigned) country. This project works well because the students know exactly what information that they need and where to put it on the brochure. It makes researching so much easier for everyone! There are directions, a brainstorm sheet, and a rough draft graphic organizer. I like the students to complete the final draft on large white construction paper, but the rough draft graphic organizer could be
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4th - 12th
Student Loans and Financial Aid Unit Bundle
High school students will soon be faced with the realities of paying for higher education. Give them the tools they need to make educated decisions about their financial future. This product contains a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 2 graphic organizers (FREE), 2 internet research activities, a scenario-based activity, a write the room scavenger hunt and an article writing activity with a rubric. This lesson covers student loans and other financial aid options. Start with a PowerPoint Presen
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7th - 12th
Project Based Learning Math and Research - Run a Pizza Restaurant PBL Unit
Everyone loves pizza! In this real world Project Based Learning Math unit, students can open and run their own pizza restaurant. This student-centered PBL unit provides differentiation by giving student choice. This OPEN A PIZZA RESTAURANT real-life challenge requires students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular [math, social studies, ELA] activities. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate culture
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics
Genius Hour
Genius Hour is a great way for students to research topics of their own interests! Are you looking for a way to keep your Genius Hour organized? In this resource, students will have to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while creating their project.This resource includes the steps you can take to complete Genius Hour - however, it is your classroom and you can use how you see fit! Check out the preview for an overview of what you will get with this product!Genius Hour Packe
Grades:
4th - 6th
Compare and Evaluate Stocks | Stock Market Simulation Activity
Are you looking to help your students learn more about investing and the stock market, but you need some structured activities to help? Perhaps you are playing The Stock Market Game, How the Market Works, Marketwatch, Investopedia, or Personal Finance Lab's stock simulations with your class? This activity will provide research prompts for students to compare popular stocks from the US S&P500. All stocks are listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. Students will be asked to find information such as Tic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exponential Functions Project - Life After College Budget
Exponential Functions and Their Applications to Financial Situations
Life After College Budget Project
This project is one of the best things that I do. I have used it for several years and it has undergone several revisions. I use it primarily with my Pre-Calculus students but have used it with Algebra 2 with very good results. A co-worker, Dave Roberston also a TPT contributor, created a spreadsheet for making the grading easy to do- I have this available for download as well but could no
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10th - 12th
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Identity Theft Prevention Research Project - Fraud - Financial Literacy Consumer
Create a research-based Identity Theft Prevention Guide while teaching your students financial literacy skills! This resource includes activities and a research project on the topics of identity theft, scams, and online fraud. Students will research the threat of identity theft, learn about the different types of identity theft that may occur, recognize measures consumers can take to prevent becoming a victim of fraud – while also noting the long-term impact identity theft has on its victims.Thi
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9th - 12th
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Entrepreneurship| Entrepreneur Biography Research Guides & Banners
Entrepreneur Biography Research Guides are a great resource packet for students learning about 16 famous entrepreneurs. The graphic organizers and banners give students a guide to find the important information about each entrepreneur and help them turn the information into a great informational piece of writing! Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!Other Products you will lov
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Economics Activities Bundle | Goods and Services Vocabulary
Supply and Demand Digital Activities - Supply and Demand Lesson Plan - Economics
These digital Supply and Demand activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
Food Truck Step-by-Step Business Plan Project
The business plan can be a challenge for high school students to create. This project breaks down the content into manageable lessons and applies course content knowledge with a fun and engaging food truck theme. This product provides step-by-step instructions for creating a business plan with definitions for each section, detailed instructions for how to get started creating a business plan, a sample business plan, and a detailed rubric for grading the business plan. Also included are instructi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Food Truck Business Simulation Semester Project Bundle
Economic Systems (Free Enterprise vs. Command): Travel Blog Project
Blogs have taken off in the last few years. Make writing relevant to students by introducing the blog article format. In this project students will select two countries, one from each list (lists are provided) to use as their inspiration for a travel blog article. Students will then compare and contrast travelling to each country by including an analysis of the economic system in place and other traveler related information. Based on their research, students will provide a recommendation for a t
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Marketing I Activity & Project Bundle
Factors of Production and Economic Indicators Country Research Project
This comprehensive project ties together the factors of production and economic indicators of a country. Inside, you'll find a cheat sheet with vocabulary terms, guided research questions, project instructions, a grading rubric, and a sharing reflection form to explore essential economic concepts. Students select a country and research general country information, natural resources, labor resources, capital resources, entrepreneurial resources, government type (economic system), GDP, revenue, ex
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Introduction to Economics Unit Bundle for Business and Marketing
Road Trip on a Budget: High School Life Skills Challenge
This high school life skills class challenge is a great high school budgeting project. This project focuses on building and strengthening a variety of real-world life skills including planning, organizing, estimating, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, mapping, budgeting, communication, and many more. The topic itself (road trip budgeting) is real-world and relevant to students. That relevance, in addition to opportunities for student choice, keeps students engaged in the activit
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â High School Life Skills Project Bundle
Economics and Business: Teach Entrepreneurship with the Pursuit of Happyness
The preview includes only 2 of the 8 questions that the students are to fill out while watching the movie. Before watching the movie, students complete the handout titled "Entrepreneurs," which explains a one-page quick write that students are to write regarding their chosen entrepreneur. Students then watch the hit movie "Pursuit of Happyness" in class. This movie is connected to capitalist entrepreneurs because Chris Gardner, after being hired by a brokerage firm, started his own brokerage
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Franchise Web Quest and Research Activity
This Internet scavenger hunt and research activity are easy to use, engaging, and the perfect ready-to-go resource for your business ownership unit. High school students will set on a web quest to answer 11 questions that develop basic franchise vocabulary knowledge and explore interesting facts about franchises. Terminology covered includes: franchise, royalty fee, franchise agreement, and operating costs. Students will discover which industries tend to franchise, popular businesses that franch
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forms of Business Ownership Activity Bundle
Business Plan Entrepreneurship Project (Grade 9-12)
This assignment requires students to develop a business plan for their own company. During this assignment, students will learn about what to consider as well as the process of starting a business. Students will complete this assignment step by step from the beginning stages of development to the final stages of execution. This is designed to be a teacher-led walkthrough with the gradual release of responsibility. This resource is appropriate for Grade 9-12 students for a business, marketing, en
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â High School BUSINESS Projects and Lessons Bundle (Grades 9-12)
Inquiry-Based Endangered Animal Research Project
Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered and teacher-guided instruction approach. It empowers students to become critical thinkers. It increases students’ ability to develop a deep understanding of content while increasing students’ intellectual engagement.
Students start by brainstorming endangered animals and why they would like to research those animals. Then, students pose questions about their endangered animals. Students go through the research process by finding sources and info
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4th - 8th
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Journalism: Fact-Finding Scavenger Hunt Activity
One vital aspect of being a successful reporter is learning how and where to find factual information. With this activity, middle school and high school students will use any source that they can, i.e. the internet, the telephone, in-person interviews, etc., to figure out the needed information. An answer key is included. This product offers students the chance to exhibit a number of reporting skills. Although I use this activity for a Journalism 1 class, teachers could also use this in any l
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
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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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