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Economics thematic unit plans for Gifted and Talented
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Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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2nd - 7th
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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PreK - 2nd
Snowflake Bentley Book Companion - Winter, ,Snowflakes & Snow Science Activities
This Snowflake Bentley book companion is jam-packed with over 30 activities to accompany the book and learn about snow science. You will find everything you need in this unit to last the entire winter! HOW CAN I USE THIS UNIT?with a whole classwith small groupsn a center, early finishersfor independent study. For younger students, I would recommend it as a read-aloud. No matter which grade level you teach, there are plenty of activities for you to choose from and allow you to differentiate accor
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Winter Math Literacy and Critical Thinking Activities
PI DAY Activities 5th 6th 7th 8th ⭕ Middle School Math STEAM Art ⭕
If Pi Day isn't your FAVORITE holiday...yet, it might be after completing these hands-on circle math activities with your students! This download is packed with Pi Day math activities and STEAM art projects that are the perfect way to celebrate National Pi Day, which is March 14th (3/14). Start off by introducing pi and then dive in into all things pi. These activities are suitable for students in grade 5 and up.✅ What You'll Get ✅What is Pi? (2 pages)Pi Day Fun Facts (1 page)Get creative with c
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5th - 8th
Also included in: PI DAY Activities BUNDLE ⭕ Math Fun & More for Pi Day March 14th! ⭕
Personal Financial Literacy - Goods and Services, Needs and Wants, Economics
Growing your students' financial literacy skills has never been easier! This easy to use resource is sure to keep your students engaged as they learn about Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Spending and Saving, and much more! The concluding financial literacy project is making their own lapbook which creates a lasting memento!Use this for:kindergarten1st gradesecond gradewhole classsmall groupspartner activitiesThis unit is part of a money saving FIRST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES BUNDLE. Click to se
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K - 2nd
Elementary Economics Unit - Wants & Needs, Goods & Services, Saving & Spending
This is a complete economics unit intended for second graders, complete with all lesson plans, resources, and assessments. This Unit Covers:needs and wantsgoods and services (+ producers and consumers)saving and spending (+ opportunity cost)WHAT'S INSIDE?16 days of editable lesson plans - Edit to fit your needs.posters for vocabulary wordsworksheets to reflect and/or check understandinghands-on activities like picture sorts, task cards, and a crafta song for each topicquiz for each topiceditable
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2nd
Not Your Average PUMPKIN Unit
October means PUMPKINS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to pumpkins, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: What is a commodity? How do pumpkins become a commodity?History: Who started the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns?S.T.E.M: Have you not
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Simply Social Studies First Grade - Unit 3 - Basic Needs & Family Provisions
****SIMPLY SOCIAL STUDIES - FIRST GRADE ****
Unit 3 - Basic Needs & Provisions
What is Simply Social Studies all about?
Simply Social Studies is a Social Studies curriculum that covers grade appropriate concepts and objectives for First Grade. (Kindergarten is also available and can be found HERE).
What's included in this unit of Simply Social Studies?
This unit of Simply Social Studies includes detailed lesson plans with ELA and Math extensions & suggestions, book suggestions, craft
Not Your Average GINGERBREAD Unit
What goes together better than winter and gingerbread? There are countless activities and units dedicated to gingerbread fun, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach civics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: S.T.E.M: There are real gingerbread houses in Haiti! After the earthquake, they were some of the only buildings to
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average WINTER Bundle
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Space Unit Third Fourth Fifth Grade
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Carnival Roller Coaster Unit Third Fourth Fifth
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Not Your Average APPLE Unit
Nothing says fall like apples! There are countless activities and units dedicated to apples, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: What is the most popular fruit in the U.S.? How do we even know that information? The answer: MARKET RESEARCH! History: Why did John C
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K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Abridged Food Truck Business, Marketing, and Finance Semester Project Bundle
Engage your students in course content with this relatable, food truck-themed project. This product incorporates many aspects of the business world including: marketing, finance, sales, business pitches, business plans, etc. This is a semester project meant to accompany a high school business course such as Introduction to Business and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Essentials, or Marketing I. This is a smaller selection of materials that also appear in the best-selling Food Truck Busines
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Fairy Tale Unit Third Fourth Fifth Grade
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Not Your Average TURKEY Unit
November means TURKEYS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to turkeys, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: How much do turkeys cost? Does supply and demand change the price the in the same way it does for other goods?History: How did the turkey ge
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K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Second Grade Social Studies-Common Core Economics Unit
This is an economics unit for second grade that is aligned with Second Grade Common Core Social Studies Standard E.1.1-1.6. This unit includes almost everything you need to teach this standard. There are lesson plans for you, a student book, a study guide, a test, a take home project with a parent letter, a wallet and money and a classroom game. This is a 10 day unit.
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2nd - 3rd
Economics Activities Unit | Project Based Learning | Financial Literacy
This is an entire UNIT for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALOVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in problem-solving, investigating, financial literacy and engages them in challenges. We start a clas
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
Monthly Math Enrichment Projects for the Entire Year BUNDLE!
This listing is a GROWING BUNDLE of my Mini Math Projects. Each one is centered around an engaging seasonal theme to grab your students' attention and help them make real-world connections with math. The projects typically take about 2 days to complete, because most contain 2-3 parts. Most projects culminate with a craftivity, but not all will. Most of the projects also come with differentiated options for your students!This bundle is now considered "COMPLETE!" It was promised to contain at leas
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1st - 3rd
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Time Travel Unit Third Fourth Fifth
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Not Your Average BAT Unit
October means BATS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to bats, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, stem, geography, and civics! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do!The topics that we cover include:Economics: How do bats help the economy?History: When did bats and vampires get connected?S.T.E.M: Can you design a bat house?Geography: What's going on with the bats
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K - 2nd
Bill of Rights Activity | Criminal Justice | Rules and LAWS
Your students will love investigating the Criminal Justice System especially when they approach it in a fun and engaging manner.Play the marshmallow game to understand why we have laws... play BINGO with the Bill of Rights, what's not to enjoy?This resource includes a printable AND digital version to use with Google Classroom™ (By purchasing this set you are saving 20% off the individual resources)If you're looking for just the Print and Go or Digital versions, click the links below:Criminal Jus
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4th - 6th
Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
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5th - 8th
Human Brain Science Activities: Anatomy, Neuroscience, Emotions, Growth Mindset
Kickstart your year with Brain Science. Set up your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students for success by unlocking the mysteries of how their brain and emotions shape their learning. This unit on the brain and neuroscience is not just enlightening — it's a game-changer. Understanding the brain doesn't just empower students – it reshapes their entire learning journey.The unit is part of my Becoming An Achiever Growing Bundle. Be sure to check it out! WHY THIS RESOURCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR CLASSROOM:T
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3rd - 5th
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Not Scary Zombie Grades 3 4 5
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
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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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