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Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression
Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
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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Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, and the Money Supply (Slides, Games, Worksheets)
This mini-bundle is designed to cover all the crucial content related to Fiscal Policy, the Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy, the Federal Budget, the National Debt, the Money Supply, and Inflation. This 8-part bundle includes twin lessons on fiscal policy and monetary policy with accompanying follow-along notes, as well as two simple and engaging simulations on the money supply that has been a huge favorite in my store. Additionally, there is a lesson on the government budget and government debt
Grades:
6th - 12th
Budget Spreadsheet Project (personal finance & math skills)
A step-by-step project with detailed instructions on how to set up an Excel spreadsheet budget. Students will apply math skills in context of a real-life budgeting situation.
Students will create a budget:
-Based on their future career choice.
-Independently by following the instructions using an Excel Spreadsheet.
-Over the course of at least 2 class periods (typically students take at least 2.5 hours to complete this project).
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6th - 12th
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2 Scarcity Simulations and Activities for Basic Economics Concepts
Are you looking for a student-centered simulation to introduce the concept of scarcity and basic economic concepts? Then this is the product for you! Scarcity refers to the basic economic problem, the gap between limited – that is, scarce – resources and theoretically limitless wants. This situation requires people to make decisions about how to allocate resources efficiently, in order to satisfy basic needs and as many additional wants as possible.ObjectiveStudents will engage in a simulation t
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Basic Economic Concepts Powerpoint Webquest Digital Interactive Notebook
Life in a Factory: An Introduction to Industrialism in the Gilded Age
This is an exciting lesson that teaches kids about the relationship between labor and capital. It can be used for a United States History class OR an introduction to more serious economics lessons. It provides a fun and exciting experience for even the reluctant learner. By the end of the lesson, kids will literally be jumping out of their seats to get "hired" by the Robber Barons in your fictional factory. Comes complete with all of the roles that will be played and an instruction sheet.
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7th - 12th
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS - MONOPOLY ACTIVITY
This activity uses the classic board game of monopoly to gently introduce students to a variety of economic ideas (summarised below):
- Pricing
- Subsidies
- Demand
- Taxation
- Stimulus
- Rent
- Redistribution of assets
The resource includes:
13 page Powerpoint activity (not notes, a fun game)
1 page explanatory notes
2 pages of reflective questions
2 pages of suggested solutions to the questions
I have tested this activity with my students and it is always a fun and enjoyable activity that
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7th - 12th
Supply and Demand T-Shirt Activity
As a group, decide on a design for your t-shirt. Make a design that you think would be popular amongst your classmates.Each group will then decide on a sale price for your t-shirt. Each group will be given $50 to go shopping.Each group will then get a chance to go “shopping” (not for their own shirt) and purchase the shirt(s) of their choice (if you can afford it). A “seller” for your team will keep track of how many shirts were sold. We will then have a second round of shopping where you may
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6th - 12th
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Be Fair! Social Simulation
In this lesson, students will be given the task to divide 9 small bags of M & M's in a series of negotiations or "rounds". Students are divided in to groups of different sizes. ThTheir job is to divide the bags of M & M's fairly, so everyone is happy!
This lesson is designed to get students to think about how rules are made and organized. It can be used for many different classes and ages. It can be chaotic, but your students will learn! It is a study in group dynamics, government,
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7th - 12th
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Communism Candy - Presentation, Handout, Summarizer
This is an economic simulation activity using candy to teach students the consequences of living in a command economy. It contains essential vocubulary, a handout, a powerpoint, and detailed instructions. It would fit very well into an economics or history lesson.
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4th - 9th
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Students learn how to choose a health insurance plan through dynamic simulation
Watch the quick teacher demo video: https://youtu.be/EqL5-ZB1Xl0 This activity is perfect for financial literacy an economic students.This activity was designed by a professional team (teacher, health insurance analyst, data analyst)Students learn the details of 3 popular health insurance plan type:Coinsurance PlanCopayment PlanHigh Deductible PlanStudents learn how each plan type differs based on:Insurance PremiumsAnnual DeductiblesCoinsuranceCopaymentsOut of Pocket Spending LimitsStudents use
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7th - 12th
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The Great Depression | Stock Market Crash Simulation Game
This fun and engaging Stock Market simulation game teaches students about the stock market and the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929. It can be used as a stand-alone stock activity, or introduction to the Great Depression.It's perfect for Social Studies, Economics, Financial Literacy, and Math lessons in Grades 7-12.This resource includes:An Engaging PowerPoint Presentation with Sound EffectsTeacher InstructionsGame RulesCompany Information sheetStock Portfolio WorksheetsStock Certificate
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7th - 12th
Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design
Food Truck Project may be used alternately as an independent study, for small groups, or engage the entire class in a cross-curricular simulation. All instructions are written so that students working independently may take direction on their own with minimal teacher support. Teacher notes are provided to support teachers in guiding students when needed. The Food Truck Project is presented as a series of sub-units, best used in the order they appear, but adjustable to time available by selective
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Cost of Production: Factory Simulation
Two day class simulation of a car factory. Students work together to figure out how many workers will maximize output and how many cars should be produced per hour to maximize profit.
Objectives of Simulation :
1. Explain how firms decide how much labor to hire in order to produce a certain level of output
2. Analyze the production costs of firms
3. Explain how a firm chooses to set output
4. Identify the factors that a firm must consider before shutting down an unprofitable business
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7th - 12th
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Capitalism, Socialism, Communism STARBURST SIMULATION
This resource includes a 12 slide PowerPoint with detailed Teacher Notes on each slide. The simulation is intended to be a "Hook Exercise" to grab the attention of your students and offer an introduction to the three economic systems. The activity is highly interactive, engaging, and fun. It should take an entire class period and should be followed up with a more in depth analysis of Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism. The simulation has three rounds each designed to represent the core philoso
Grades:
6th - 12th
Economics Business Game Simulation # 2
In this game, students are presented a series of 10 questions and choices. Each choice has a positive or negative impact on their business. The students are given the role of per shop owners and deal with a mix of various challenges. This is a great way to teach economics to your class, filled with hard decisions and hilarious scenarios, it will be an amazing session!I have used this game in middle school classes, high school and even college!
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Capitalism, Socialism, Communism: A Simulation of Karl Marx's Theory
Do you want your students to really understand the economic concepts of communism and socialism? This interactive lesson engages students in a history game that teaches the stages of Karl Marx’s Theory of Communism. Students play the game, then debrief and analyze images, read and paraphrase excerpts from The Communist Manifesto, and make past to present connections by considering how the socialism, communism, and Marxism are viewed in today’s American society.The entire lesson includes:Powerpoi
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6th - 12th
Quick Indian Ocean Trade Simulation
My kids typically enjoy this quick, critical thinking activity.I integrate it into my East African Trade Centers mini-unit, or as a bridge between our Africa and China units.In this quick simulation, students take on the role of traders on the Indian Ocean.They make two round-trip voyages between Asia and Africa, buying and selling goods as they go. The goal is to make as much money as possible. Over the course of the lesson, the students will use a price sheet, do some basic math, use critical
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5th - 12th
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Urbanization Game with skeleton notes! 19th century Industrial Revolution
Have students complete this week long interactive example of how Industrialization led to urbanization in the northeast. Urbanization leads to people bouncing ideas off of each other in pubs and churches which sparks to the Second Great Awakening, the Reform Movements, and Transcendentalism. Innovations and inventions cause production speeds and profits to increase leading to more factories and increased urbanization. It's not all good times as nationalism spikes, which leads the Mormons to move
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4th - 12th
Currency Conversions - Foreign Money - Proportions Worksheet
Are your students bored to tears with state assessments, math drills and dull text books? Are you bored to tears teaching the same proportion lesson over and over again just to hear them say "When are we ever going to use this?!" I created this lesson/worksheet to integrate a real life skill.
I love to travel and thought this would be a great way to relate it to math. While this assignment meets typical state and local standards for "applying ratios and proportions to real life problems" it
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6th - 11th
Early American Trading Systems: A Native American Trading Game
Engage students in a U.S. history and economics lesson through regional trading practices amongst Native American tribes of North America. The simulation is meant to accompany Ch. 1, Sec. 1 of the McDougal Littell text, "The Americas: Reconstruction to the 21st Century." However, it is adaptable for any Native American groups, and therefore adaptable to all grade levels. It is fun and the students really love it!
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6th - 11th
T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
Economics Coffee Shop Game
Students will Play the Cool Math Coffee Shop Game (free website) to portray the 3 types of economic systems- Command Economy, Market Economy, and Mixed Economy. The command economy limits students from changing the recipe and price. The Market has absolute freedom, and the Mixed has a price ceiling and max amount of Milk that can be used, but otherwise the decision is theirs. Included in this are directions and 3 pages of spreadsheets/worksheets for students to fill in. This game takes about 2 p
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7th - 12th
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Business Game Simulation # 3 -The Food Truck
This is the third business simulation game, perfect for economics, financial literacy or just a great whole group class activity. Students are faced with various scenarios in this game and must make the best decision by selecting an option for each scenario.Total of 10 scenarios. In the following slide the student will either gain or lose points depending on their choice. Fantastic activity that is surely to keep the whole class engaged. Perfect for middle school and high school.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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.
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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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