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Critical thinking economics homeschool curricula
Building Challenge STEM and Writing Centers distance learning with google slides
Building Challenge STEM and Writing Centers These centers have students building and writing about their build. There are challenges that include measurement, research and writing that go along with each build. There are 9 different building challenges with differentiation in some of the builds. I have also included a recording form for their thinking.I have included printables with just metric units of measurement using centimetres and milimetres for those classrooms outside of the US.GOOGLE
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K - 5th
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New Year Goals 2024 New Years Resolution Craft Flip Book
New Years 2024! Do you want to make New Years resolutions with your littlest learners? Here is an easy and fun way to celebrate the new year and make some goals. Students set new year's resolutions and goals with this no-prep flip book.This resource is differentiated so students write and/or draw what they want to try to do, something they want to improve on, and what they want to learn in the New Year. In this pack, you will find: a mini book to teach students about resolutions 3 differentia
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K - 2nd
Fathers Day Craft for Father's Day With Father's Day Questionaire and Card Gift
This Father's Day craftivity lap book can be a great way for kids to reflect on the influential men in their lives. Father's Day Lap Books make great gifts for dad, as well. These books also make great Father's Day Cards, too. Children are learning to express their thoughts and feelings with words and illustrations, as well as determining adjectives to describe dad and taking a closer look at the five senses and how they can be used to describe Dad. Australian option is included- favorite- favou
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Holiday Lap Books Bundle for Second Grade
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
Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
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3rd - 9th
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Winter Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Winter-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se
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PreK - 1st
Halloween Science: States of Matter, Properties & More Activities & Experiments
Halloween science with solids, liquids, and gasses and the properties of matter with a holiday spin! The packet contains all you will need to cover the states of matter and changing states of matter during Halloween. What's Included? * Matter Vocabulary* Four Matter Experiments with a Halloween theme* Matter Activities* Reading and Learning about Matter With Various Halloween Characters while answering questions (CC.RI.1)* A Big Idea AssessmentI hope you enjoy this Matter packet. I know for me
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Holiday Lap Books Bundle for Second Grade
Maps and Globes - Map Skills - Map Activities to Teach Geography
No more boring mapping worksheets to teach map skills! This maps and globes resource is intended to teach geography and mapping skills in a fun, meaningful, and creative way! You may use it to supplement other mapping units or resources or as a framework to plan your own units. It is the foundation for the month or so of mapping instruction I do in my own classroom. It is meant to be "hands on", not fill in the blank! This resource is NOT a mapping textbook and is not scripted in a day-by-da
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3rd - 5th
Loose Parts Mats BUNDLE in Reggio Nature Theme - 100 Play Mats for Provocations
Use this nature theme bundle of 100 loose parts play mats with manipulatives like stones, counters, or playdough. Set up Reggio inspired learning provocations to explore and teach numeracy and literacy concepts and skills in a play-based, sensory, hands-on way. The printable provocation prompts make the learning purposeful.Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Math and Literacy play based learning activities. These Reggio inspired nature themed mats feature:26 alphabet lette
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PreK - 1st
Consumer Awareness, COMMON SCAMS STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF, Life Skills
Consumer Awareness COMMON SCAMS STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OFFive common scams that students should be aware of are covered. FOUR READING COMPREHENSION WORKSHEETS ARE INCLUDED:1) Phishing; Don’t Take the Bait2) Work-at-Home; No Such thing as Easy Money3) Telemarketing; Time to Hang Up4) Scholarships and Financial Aid; Don’t Get Stung5) IRS Impersonator ScamA lesson that supports these reading comprehension worksheets:Consumer Awareness; Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Scams and The Federal
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6th - 12th
Financial Literacy Incl. Wants Needs Money Saving Jobs Goods Services Banks
Teaching financial literacy to young learners does NOT have to be challenging. With the activities in this financial literacy unit, students will create a SOLID foundation of basic skills for early economics, math, and social studies that will benefit them in higher grades.Topics include:Income/GiftsBanks/Money/SavingsGiving to CharitiesEntrepreneursWants/NeedsGoods/ServicesCommunity JobsThis set also includes a Classroom Jobs Reader and Discussion Cards.Students can easily master so many learni
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PreK - 1st
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
California Government & Economy–California History 4th Grade–Includes Content!
Complete California Government & Economy Interactive Notebook Bundle with TWO Units that include TEN Lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED); SIXTEEN Interactive Notebook Assignments; and a balanced mix of hands-on activities, all aligned with California's Fourth Grade History–Social Science Standards. (If you need to meet 100% of the California Standards, also check out our California Geography and Colorado History Bundles).Big Idea Qu
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4th
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
Fall Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Autumn Homeschool Preschool | Tot School
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Fall-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 sens
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PreK - 1st
Economics Unit with Informational Text and Lapbook
Your students will learn about economics in this complete unit including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. This is a complete unit with informational text, anticipation guide with questions to guide their reading, a study guide, a unit test, and pieces for an interactive notebook or lapbook.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Economics Digital Only for Distance Learning
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3rd - 5th
Economics Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade Social Studies Financial Literacy
Economics Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade GeographyThis is a complete interactive notebook unit with assessments for 2nd Grade Economics. Some of the topics are goods & services, types of economics resources, trade, and costs & benefits. This 44 page unit includes activities, vocabulary, and assessments. These activities can either be used with a textbook or used as a teacher-led unit. Some activities also include links to related outside sources that teachers could use.Activities inc
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2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook BUNDLE 5 Units
Goods and Services - Financial Literacy - FREE
Are you looking for an easy prep unit to teach about goods and services? This FREE unit does just that! It includes posters, a book, and a printable. This personal financial literacy activity is great for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students.This unit comes from my complete Financial Literacy unit that is both TEKS and California History aligned. You can see that unit HERE: • Financial Literacy Unit and LapbookThe lap book only portion from this unit is also available separate
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K - 2nd
Thanksgiving Independent Science Experiment Cranberries & 3 Days Morning Work
This product contains one simple science experiment that can be done independently by third and fourth graders. I have done this activity with second graders, but with teacher guidance. The cranberry facts sheet may be too difficult to read for early second graders. Materials needed are: cranberries, plastic knifes, paper cups, water and the worksheets I’ve provided. I’ve also included three Thanksgiving or cranberry themed worksheets which can be used as morning work for the 3 days before Tha
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Independent Science Experiments Bundle!
Scaffolded NAFTA and USMCA Activities for Social Studies
Students will learn about the purpose of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). This scaffolded activity simplifies USMCA's and NAFTA's purpose and policies and helps all students access grade level content! This resource has been updated to include an activity for USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Evaluate the United States' economic policy with these USMCA and NAFTA activities. TEACHERS LIKE Y
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7th - 10th
Math Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzle Games Worksheets in Print or Digital
Here's how to keep your gifted and talented sports fanatic engaged with logic puzzles and math brainteasers. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These worksheets will engage students with whole or small
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers in Print or Digital Worksheets
Economics Unit | Financial Literacy | Project Based Learning Economics Bundle
This is an entire ECONOMICS BUNDLE 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 DIGITALThis is the BUNDLED Version and includes all the same activities as the ORIGINAL Unit. OVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in
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2nd - 3rd
Imaginary Island Curriculum and Materials Bundle!
The beauty of Montessori lessons can be seen in how seamlessly they build on one another, guiding the child to true comprehension. Though this is generally highlighted in the Montessori math and language curricula, a beautiful sequence can be seen as the child makes their way through the cultural curriculum as well. Preparation for the Imaginary Island Study begins in the Children’s House. It is here that they are introduced to basic land and water forms, the complexity of which extends as they
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3rd - 7th
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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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