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Higher education economics resources $5-10
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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Target Market Identification Stations
2020 Update: If you're teaching virtually, there are links to make copies of the Google Docs for groups 1-5 in the teacher directions file. --------I have taught the concept of target marketing a ton of times! It used to involve lots of print ads and sedentary class discussion. Now it involves personalization and movement!In this activity, students learn the concept by thinking of themselves in the role of another person. In this role, they go through stations with their group members, who are a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: New Business Teacher Bundle!
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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Economics Entrepreneur Tank Project - Supply & Demand Unit (Distance Learning!)
Are you ready to turn your students into entrepreneurs? Your students will design and then pitch their inventions to successful investors (sharks). Then, the Investors decide who gets their investment. In this project, your students become the entrepreneurs and pitch their own products! This is by far my favorite Economics project of the year. Watching my students "learn by doing" while having fun, engaging in a little friendly competition, and getting a taste of business brings a smile to my fa
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Shark Tank" Business Project and Presentation
Based off the hit TV Show “Shark Tank,” student’s innovation, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills are put to the test by creating a new business in your local market and developing a business plan to sell to an adult panel (aka the shark tank or instructor). This project does it all! It serves as a great way to connect community and business partnerships into the classroom as they can serve as mentors or as a “shark.” The project starts with student choice and they work to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Buying a House Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated housing market. There will be several houses to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Buyers are to use their net income and the houses’ details to determine their most optimal house. At the end of the simulation, students will justify their housing decision.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Is it a Need or a Want? Sorting Activity and Conversations | 9-12 Grade
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce the concept of Needs and Wants with your 9th -12th grade students? While I don't believe that there is a dichotomy when it comes to the things in our lives, there is a spectrum in terms of the value and return on investment people get from the things they buy.This activity is designed to start conversations and debates amongst students. By asking them to try and sort the items into one of two categories, there will be healthy discussions between student
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Needs vs Wants & Budgeting Unit | BUNDLE
Personal Finance - Cost of Living Project (Middle & High School)
COST of LIVING PROJECT**NEW**: This file has been updated so it is now EDITABLE. The pages can be printed for students to complete OR students can type answers into the digital file :)Purpose: The purpose of this project is for students to explore expenses they will most likely encounter as adults. Assignments include exploring cost of ...* housing* utilities* furniture* college* vehicle - purchase* vehicle - related expenses & maintenance* entertainment* groceries and eating out* careers &
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Personal Finance Student Assignment Plan & Cost of Living Project
Renting an Apartment Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated apartment market. There will be several apartments to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Renters will use their job earnings in order to determine which apartment is best suited for their particular financial situation. At the end of the simulation, students will state why they chose the apartment that they chose.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a B
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Renting a Home or Apartment Financial Literacy Lesson High School
This financial literacy lesson focuses on everything students should know about finding a place to rent. It is intended for high school students in either an ELA classroom or a personal finance/economics course. The lesson includes 24 slides with 8 different student activities that cover a wide range of rent related topics. Teach students how to figure their budget for a rental, what they need to apply for a rental, how to read a rental lease agreement, getting utilities connected, what scams to
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Financial Literacy Growing Bundle of High School Lessons and Activities
Scarcity and Opportunity Cost | Digital Learning Pack
Teaching economics can be difficult. Start your students off right by building their comprehension of scarcity and opportunity cost with this engaging and multi-faceted pack of resources! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Scarcity and Opportunity Cost" pack includes:A 4 part activity that begins with a colorful graphic organizer that asks your students to define basic terms and to explain concepts at the foundation of economic study. Next, students will compare and contrast trade-offs and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Introduction to Economics | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Developing Countries- Text and Exercise Sheets
Developing countries are the poor countries of our world. While most of them are located in many parts of Africa and Asia, some countries in South and Central America are also referred to as developing countries. About 70% of the world’s 7 billion people live in underdeveloped countries.
Contents : 9 pages
-Introduction
-GDP of selected countries
-Characteristics of developing countries
-Exercises
-Key
The sample contains a complete non-printable preview of the whole module (text- and works
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Leadership Styles - Resource BUNDLE
About this bundleEasy to prep lessons that introduce students to leadership styles and build on their understanding. The lesson provides a fun introduction to laissez-faire leadership, autocratic leadership, and democratic leadership. Both the escape room lesson and doodle note activity provide a fun and interactive introduction to leadership styles and provide a solid foundation to the topic. The multiple choice quiz provides quick and easy to mark assessment to assess students understanding. A
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Business Ethics (Corporate Social Responsibility) - Bundle
Great bundle for teaching any unit featuring business ethics and corporate social responsibility!Included in this bundle are a variety of resources focusing on what is meant by 'corporate social responsibility' and why organizations are choosing to be more ethical and socially responsible. Each activity aims to build on students understanding of ways businesses can become more ethical (working conditions, recycling, carbon emissions, etc).Included:Escape Room with PowerPoint & Clue Cards, &a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Budgeting Matrix | Categorize Spending by 'Importance' and 'Urgency' Activity
Are you looking for an exciting and engaging way to teach money management, budgeting, needs vs wants, spending habits, wealth building, financial planning, or entrepreneurship? Needs and Wants are a great starting point for a conversation about spending and prioritizing our budget, but too often an item doesn't fit neatly into a single side of the equation. There is more to our spending habits than just breaking it down into needs or wants. There is a spectrum of things that we value, have a ti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Needs vs Wants & Budgeting Unit | BUNDLE
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Bundle!
Great bundle for teaching about Maslow's hierarchy of needs!Included in this bundle are a variety of resources to teach about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Each activity included in this bundle aims to build upon students understanding of the key features of Maslow's hierarchy. There are bell ringer activities and a range of questions included to test students understanding of the topic.Included:Maslow's Hierarchy - Escape RoomMaslow's Hierarchy - Full LessonMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Multiple
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Job Interview Simulation
This has been one of the most impactful lessons I have created, namely because I still periodically hear from former students about how this activity helped them secure their coveted jobs.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-About-Hands-On-Financial-Literacy-Simulations-for-Teens-Young-Adults-3047053.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Circular Flow Model | Digital Learning Pack
The circular flow model is at the heart of economic activity. It illustrates the interactions of economic participants in each of the markets, as well as how the flow of payments keeps those interactions functioning. This engaging and comprehensive pack has every tool you need to put together a complete lesson that gets the job done! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Circular Flow Model" Distance Learning Pack includes It begins with a vividly colorful copy of the circular flow model, with
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Introduction to Economics | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Investing Strategy and Portfolio Builder | Stock Market Simulation Activity
Are you looking to help your students learn more about the stock market, but you need some structured activities to help? Perhaps you are playing The Stock Market Game, Marketwatch, Investopedia, or Personal Finance Lab's stock simulations with your class?In this activity students are asked to think first about how they want to invest. Do they want to put all their money in at once (lump sum invest) or put it in slowly (dollar cost average)? Do they want to invest in only a couple of companies o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Family Feud: Black Friday Edition
Family Feud: Black Friday Edition is a fun holiday game that is sure to be a favorite with your students! My business classes love it and it fits right into ANY business class or really any class! It is a great way to end the short week of Thanksgiving break!There are eight gameplay rounds centered around real data and statistics from Black Friday 2021 instead of being based on a survey of people. There is an optional 'Fast Money' round at the end. This 'Fast Money' round has Thanksgiving-rel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Federal Income Tax Visualization Activity | 2023 Filing Year | +Future Updates
Do your students struggle to understand how income tax brackets work? Or maybe, like me, you are looking for something a bit more hands-on that they can see and manipulate to demonstrate how a marginal taxation system operates. Introducing this activity really increased my students' understanding of the progressive tax system as well as their engagement throughout the whole tax unit.In this activity, students are going to calculate federal income tax using the rates for 2023 filing year. You can
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Understanding and Calculating Income Tax BUNDLE
Comparative advantage, absolute advantage, and the gains from trade exercise
This exercise allows students to practice with the economic concepts of absolute and comparative advantage, and determine who should specialize in a good's production based on these basic economic concepts. The "gains from trade" will also be illustrated using a simple PPC diagram.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Island Project - Economic Systems
You and your group were enjoying a cruise to the Caribbean when chaos broke out. A storm of massive proportions caused your ship to wreck on an uncharted island. The last you heard, this storm was enough to cause global catastrophe. Without communication to the outside world, you must assume you are the only survivors. It is up to you to develop a new society. Your students will have to see if they have what it takes to create a brand new society. Do they have what it takes? This activity has a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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