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Economics simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint
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
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
Econ Bundle: Decision Making, Economic Incentives, & Scarcity Island Simulation
Part 1: Decision Making: How Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost Affect Economic DecisionsThis Google Slides Lesson and Student Guided Note Packet Combo help your students to understand the Decision Making process in Economics. Using real world examples students will be able to explain how scarcity, choice, and opportunity costs affect decisions that households, businesses, and governments make in the marketplace. Google Slides Lesson includes:*Anticipatory Set*I can Statements*Think-Pair-Sh
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11th - 12th
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
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Basic Economic Concepts Powerpoint Webquest Digital Interactive Notebook
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
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
2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Simulations Activities for Economics!
These two simulations are designed to allow students to engage in a hands on activity to exemplify the importance of how GDP is calculated and the difference between Nominal and Real GDP.I use these for my on-level Economics, Honors, and Macroeconomics courses.ObjectiveStudents will engage in two simulations in order to master the concept of GDP and the difference between Nominal and Real GDP.Included in Product:1. Teacher Instructions for activity2. Power Point for the activity3. Excel spreadsh
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9th - 12th
Market Structures Simulation
This fun 20 minute simulation will make the concept of market structures come alive for your students! It includes a step-by-step tutorial for the teacher, printable "products" for the student's to "sell", a graphic organizer to help the students keep everything in mind while studying. And an answer key to help keep you on track. Nothing works better for teaching economics than making it come alive in the classroom and I hope this will help your students as much as it has helped mine! ☆ This
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Market Structures Bundle!!!
Human Capital and Income Lesson with Two Simulations *Editable*
Aligns to the TEKS standard: 3.9A: Explain the connection between human capital/labor and incomeIncludes -a 4-page introductory lesson to the vocabulary terms and concepts associated with human capital and income.-an 8-page activity that simulates and explains how income level is connected to the level of education.-a 10-page activity where students will decide on a person to hire for a given job. Job skills, training, experience, and education levels are used to determine the best-fit applicant
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3rd
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Circular Flow Model Simulation
This fun and easy simulation is a great way for students to get out of the classroom and experience the Circular Flow Model. The students will get a chance to go outside and actually see the money, resources and products flow through a simulated economy. After doing this simulation I have found that it is helpful when discussing the Production Possibilities Frontier, Supply and Demand, Markets and Government interventions later down the road. Set up is easy and cost effective; you will only 1
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Circular Flow Model Bundle
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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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
Virtual Budget Project Google Slides Personal Finance
Your students will create a virtual budget based on income, planned vs. actual expenses, and taxes. Students will watch a video and read articles about saving and goals as they make their budget. There are Google Sheets templates and questions for analysis. This easy-to-use 25 slide template is a great summative project for students to create and analyze a budget.This project is great for high school Personal Finance, Economics, Business, or Life Skills classes. A background knowledge of budge
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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 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
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6th - 12th
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
High School Economics Elasticity of Supply Group Activity
High School Economics Elasticity of Supply Group Activity includes 10 fully editable task cards, lesson plan with materials needed, and answer key. Students analyze elasticity and inelasticity of supply.Please email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE - This item is a paid digital download from My TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof)
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9th - 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
Supply and Demand Negotiation Activity
Looking for a 30 minute lesson with no prep about supply and demand? This is a fun activity that shows students how a buyers market and sellers market works in the real world. Students will have to come up with prices and negotiate with each other based on the scenario given. This is a great activity that gets students standing up and moving around!
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9th - 12th
Monetary & Fiscal Policy -Intro Slideshows, Cornell Notes, Readings, Simulations
These materials can easily cover a week of classes on Monetary & Fiscal Policy, providing an introduction to each, the fundamentals they look at within the economy, and the who, what, how, and why of the actions they take.
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9th - 12th
Federal Reserve Banking The Fed Economic Simulation High School Economics
Are you looking for a simulation to teach the Federal Reserve's impact on the fractional reserve banking system? This simulations is designed to allow students to engage in a simulation that will emphasize open-market operations, fractional reserve banking, required reserve ratio, lending, and credit.ObjectiveStudents will engage in a simulation that will emphasize open-market operations, fractional reserve banking, required reserve ratio, lending, and credit.Included in Product:1. Teacher Instr
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9th - 12th
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
Production Possibilities Curve Simulation
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This power point contains two simulations to use in your classroom when teaching Production Possibilities Curves and Indifference Curves. They only about 5-10 minutes for the students to do, but you can use the principles they show for the entire unit!
The PPC simulation will require about 600 popsicle sticks
And the Marginal Rate of Substitution simulation will require some chocolate and milk.
These tie in wonderfully with my lesson on PPC, Budget Lines and Utility Curv
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Production Possibilities Curve Bundle!
Simulation: Unemployment Calculation and Labor Force Economics!
Are you looking for a way for students to engage in a simulation that will emphasize the number of people in the labor force, number of employed people, and unemployed, the unemployment rate, and the labor force participation rate? Then this is the product for you!This simulations is designed to allow students to engage in a simulation that will emphasize the following.1. Number of people in the labor force 2. Number of employed people3. Number of unemployed persons4. Unemployment rate 5. Labor
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9th - 12th
W!SE Certification: Financial Literacy Bundle of all 5 PLUS 86 slides of Q&A
Do you have students who will be taking the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification exam?Do you have Finance students who you feel you just can’t get them to learn the concepts?Use these PowerPoints to engage your students in learning the concepts needed to pass one of the most prestigious certification exams in the United States.The students will prove they read and understand the information on each slide by performing a simple task that will only take a few minutes per slide. Within each PowerP
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9th - 12th
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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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