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Free high school economics lessons
Economics: So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
This is a fun lesson to teach children about the exciting life of Entrepreneurship. It also describes the main ways entrepreneurs make money. There are exercises and a main class project that will encourage young minds to unleash their inner Entrepreneur.
This mini-course can be used as a stand alone lesson or as a supplement to an Economic or Business Curriculum. It can also be used with the following Lessons:
Economics for Fun and Profit
How Money Works
How People Make Money
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3rd - 12th
Economics - Credit Cards Lesson
Credit CardsTeaches how to properly manage cards as well as the consequences of delaying or avoiding payments.Included in the file are reading and project sheets as well as a lesson plan, answer keys, and PowerPoint presentation.Please download the preview sheet for more details.These materials are also available as part of a larger economics unit available at the link below:Economics : Complete Unit____________________________________________________________________________________Please follow
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5th - 10th
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Finance for Kids: Volume 1: Wants and Needs
This lesson plan goes with Volume 1 of the series Finance for Kidz by Professor Prakash L Dheeriya. The lesson plan includes activities for a teacher explaining wants and needs.
After doing these activities and other activities in remaining lesson plans of the series, children and adults can understand money, finances, economy, business, credit, and budgeting. In addition, they can manage their personal finances.
****PLEASE NOTE: THE HARDCOVER BOOK OR ITS CONTENT IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS LES
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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economics
Economics for Children? Well, yes! You read it right and why not. If economics is such an important part of people's lives and an understanding of economics is critical in helping people understand the modern world and make decisions that shape the future, then why isn't economics taught to the children who begin their educational journey from elementary grades. We already know that as they grow with the world, they will make decisions about what to buy, how much to save and how much of their in
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1st - 12th
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Budget Project
**OVER 3,000 DOWNLOADS** This project would be useful for 12th grade econ classes. It gives students a look at what "real life budgeting" will be like someday and includes an optional field trip too! My 12th graders have had a lot of fun completing this project! A colleague and I created this project using some resources from online and other teachers, hence why I have kept this resource FREE for all to use. The document provided provides links to all relevant documents and resources for the pro
The Fine Print: Pay Stub
NGPF created "The Fine Print" to give students the experience of analyzing “real-life” forms and statements that they will encounter in their financial lives. From credit card agreements to bank account statements, from financial aid award letters to auto insurance policies, NGPF’s "The Fine Print" empowers your students and gives them the confidence required to “read the fine print.”In this "Fine Print," students review a pay stub and then answer 10 assessment questions that require critical th
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7th - 12th
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Economics: How Money Works
This is a fun lesson on how money works. It describes how money is used instead of trading as a way to buy things. It also goes into detail about the US Dollar Bill, what it is, and why it is such a powerful currency today. It has a great exercise where children are able to dissect the US Dollar bill and understand how it works.
This is a great lesson to supplement your Economics or Business Curriculum. It can also be used to teach children about money. This mini-course generally follows t
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3rd - 12th
Shopping with a Budget
This is a three day made up shopping experience for students. Students create a budget (with the help of teacher for younger grades), and they must try to stay within the budget. Students are both shoppers and sellers. Students will receive fake money to shop with, and they will also have bills to pay. Students are given a monthly income (from their teacher), and they have a set budget for their bills (can be changed if wanted to). Students are also given a packet to fill out as they go along ea
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3rd - 11th
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Three FREE Social Studies Hook Activities!
This FREE product includes three social studies hook activities to grab students' attention and get them primed for the lesson! The three hook activities cover political parties, the national debt of the United States, and checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The activities are thought-provoking and attempt to make these issues relatable and much easier to understand.
Political Parties Hook:
One of the difficulties of teaching political parties is tha
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7th - 12th
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How to Write a Check
This assignment will help student perfect their check writing skills.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Stock Market Project
Stock Market Project
Includes: Stock Market Project word doc, Stock Market Project ppt, Stock Market Glossary word doc, and Stock Market Grades excel
This project gives students a deeper dive into personal finance. It is a good way to teach students about stocks in a fun charismatic way. It is a good project for any middle school, or high school students taking business courses, personal finance, accounting, or mathematics. It is something that can be ran alongside several lessons.
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9th - 12th
Economics: How People Make Money
This is a fun lesson that teaches children the 2 main ways to make money: being an employee or working for yourself. It talks about what it means to be an employee, and about the exciting life of a self-employed person. It also describes how they make money, as well as the benefits and challenges of each. There is also a thought provoking exercise that let's children explore which career choice they would like.
This is a great supplement to an Economics or Business curriculum. Or it can be
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3rd - 12th
Financial Literacy: Understanding the Stock Market - 3 Activities! - Grades 6-Up
3 activities that help students understand the stock market! No prior knowledge needed!
The stock market is very complex, but is an essential life skill. This file contains 1 introductory page that briefly defines a stock market and 3 introductory activities. The activities are watered-down simulations of buying and selling stock. The activities introduce students to stock price changes, profit, stock brokers, and commission. The activities are very student-friendly and engaging and are meant t
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6th - 9th
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Business Bell Work (Bell Ringers) Template | FREE!
Bell work changed my teacher life! Students start class independently - even when there’s a sub! This is a template to create your own digital bell work. However, if you would like a ZERO PREP, 20 WEEK version with ANSWER KEY included, check out Business Bell Work - Volume 1! If you have more than one prep with repeat students OR if you would like to use this with a year-long class, check out the Business Bell Work Bundle for a full 40 weeks! With this FREE download, you will receive a template
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Business Choice Board for Distance Learning BUNDLE
Fundamentals of Economics Scarcity and Opportunity Cost
This free resource includes twenty editable PowerPoint slides that introduce students to the study of economics and the concept of scarcity (including examples of free and scarce resources). It also helps students to understand that because resources are scarce, people face trade-offs. As a result of this, there will be an opportunity cost associated with each alternative that they forego. Students are presented with real world scenarios in the PPT and on a separate worksheet.FONT & CLIPART
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9th - 12th
Also included in: High School Economics MEGABUNDLE
Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Unit Plan and Lesson Overview
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Financial Literacy unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Financial Literacy and Personal Finance unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach about financial literacy and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in
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8th - 12th
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Daily Economics Lessons 1 - 15 for Integrating Personal Finance Instruction
Daily Economic Lessons (DEL) are written primarily to introduce economic concepts to students grades 6 through adult learners. Delivery is ideally suited to Do Now and Bell Ringer activities. Also as combined lessons in any classroom situation, after-school program, etc. Ideal for printing as posters to hang in your classroom or hallways. Other customizations are available. Soon available in Spanish language.This set contains 15 lessons including Natural Resources (3), Scarcity (2), the Ear
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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The Stock Market Game Slideshow - FULL UNIT
The Stock Market Game is an awesome resource, but this makes it much easier and more convenient by putting all the lessons into a slideshow. You'll still need to have the original lessons from the site, but this will make them easy to display to students. Check out the Gifted Guide website for more awesome, free resources!
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5th - 10th
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Resume Lesson
** OVER 1,700 DOWNLOADS** This student-centered lesson helps students to get a good grasp of what a good/bad resume looks like. Students will engage in a concept attainment, playing the roles of an HR team sifting through resumes and deciding who they want to hire. Includes a full lesson plan, all worksheets and readings, and slides. All resources are linked and if you make a copy can be edited for your own use.
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9th - 12th
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Insurance | Financial Literacy | Car Insurance Activity | Teacher or Sub Use
Sometimes you NEED your students to work independently…Whether you have a meeting, require time to catch up on prep, or you are taking the day off for personal reasons, make sure the learning continues. This assignment is easily facilitated by a sub as well as by you. Car Insurance Lesson: This lesson activity helps explain the high cost of auto insurance for young drivers as well as ways to get a better deal. The student activity has students composing responses to ten (10) questions that rela
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Insurance Unit BUNDLE | Financial Literacy | Personal Finance |
Financial Literacy: What Is a Budget? - Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video Link
Teach your middle and high school students about budgeting fundamentals, financial planning, and fostering responsible money management habits with this engaging lesson plan and worksheet. Links to a fun and engaging video series called "Cash Course" that can be watched in class.
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6th - 12th
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Free Personal Finance Lesson Plan: Income - Videos, Activities, Worksheets
Download our free personal finance lesson plan on income and earning suitable for Grades K-12, covering the topics of income, careers, and jobs. This financial literacy lesson plan includes:- A 1-hour lesson plan on the subject- Access to engaging videos and Kahoot quizzes to support discussion- Free downloadable personal finance worksheets for students- Activity plans for engaging and on-topic activities- Discussion questions- And more!These financial literacy worksheets and lesson plans are a
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5th - 10th
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Making a Budget
Students will work on personal finance skills with a fun twist. This mini project will allow students to explore making a budget after graduating high school/college. In the project students will receive an entry level job and even pick a "roommate" in class to create their project with. Through collaboration students will experience the expenses of home ownership and even pet adoption!
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8th - 12th
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Living on One Dollar - Discussion and Question Sheet
Students always get excited over the idea of watching a video in class!This worksheet contains some discussion prompts followed by questions about the popular Netflix documentary, 'Living on One Dollar,'Students will discuss poverty and the difficulties associated with poverty.They can then watch the documentary while trying to answer as many questions as possible.Excellent speaking and listening practice packaged in a fun and challenging lesson!
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7th - 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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