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8th grade economics thematic unit plans
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
Economics Budget Project and LFS Unit
This project was created for my high school students in my resource room. My former students explained that they felt unprepared for life out in the "real world" because no one really told them what it would be like to be out on their own, and because of that they struggled a lot at first. So I created this project for my future junior and senior students to help them really get a grasp of what it might be like after graduation. Especially those whose parents will not help finance their futures,
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)**
This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
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3rd - 8th
D8102 Personal Finance COMPLETE EBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 97 page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach students to plan, budget, use credit wisely, protect themselves from identify theft, analyze credit ratings and reports and much more. Please download the free preview to see our digital user agreement, the complete Table of Contents, unit objectives, and sample teacher instructions for a few selected lessons. Every lesson is written to promote critical thinking, student engagement, content area lite
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6th - 12th
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Entrepreneur Project- DIY: Open for Business
Entrepreneur Project- DIY (Do It Yourself) Open for Business: is multi-step, long term economics project for students of all abilities and varied grade levels to learn how to form a small business and become young entrepreneurs.
Students of all ages are very aware of the hard economic times that many are experiencing in the country, in their neighborhoods and even in their own homes.
This project allows students to see that with creativity, ingenuity, organization, hard work, dedication, m
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2nd - 12th
Market Day PBL: Upper Elementary Project, Create Your Own Business
The Market Day project for elementary students is a hands-on experience where kids become entrepreneurs. They brainstorm and create a product, learn teamwork and basic economics, and explore advertising. The project culminates in a Market Day event where students set up booths to sell their products, applying math skills and engaging with customers. Afterward, they reflect on their experiences, celebrate successes, and gain valuable insights into teamwork and business basics. This fun and intera
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3rd - 8th
Financial Literacy Mini Unit
As adults we understand the importance of good financial health for our livelihood but our students often lack a basic understanding of money and budgets. This mini unit was designed to help students learn some basic concepts around money and budgeting and the impact of financial decisions on long term buying power.
This unit includes a car buying activity, home buying activity, budgeting activity, and simulation. I have used this unit in my 7th grade Social Studies class for the last 4 years
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7th - 12th
Mystery Product Commercial Complete Unit Plan
I am so excited to share this resource with you! It is one of my students' favorite projects and it is truly ready to use for a full 5 days of instruction and creativity.The premise is that students have 5 days to produce (plan, write, shoot, edit) a :30 commercial with 10 unique shots for a mystery project. I typically use cheap kitchen gadgets or As Seen on TV products (think silicone lid lifters, pie birds, meat claws, Angry Mama steamers, nose hair trimmers, etc.) removed from original packa
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Video Production Curriculum Bundle for 2nd 9 Weeks
Shark Tank Inspired Business Entrepreneurship Curriculum for Middle School
Ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in your middle school students with our Shark Tank Inspired Entrepreneurship Project! This curriculum immerses students in the world of business, guiding them from crafting detailed business plans to delivering compelling pitches. Tailored specifically for middle school learners, this project aligns with Common Core and ISTE Standards, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.What’s Included:Business Plan Outline: Support your students as they develop the
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6th - 9th
Toy Entrepreneur! An Engaging Simulation About Entrepreneurship.
Presented at NCSS Boston 2014.
I have been doing the Toy Entrepreneur project for years now. It is a true highlight of the year in our economics class.
This simulation is my ENTREPRENEURSHIP unit in my economics course. The great thing about this simulation is that it can be completely tailored to your needs. You can do the whole thing as a unit or just some of the lessons. It's up to you.
This is what Toy Entrepreneur is all about:
*There is a step by step lesson plan for each day of the
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5th - 12th
Taking A Glimpse Into Your Future (Budgeting Project)
This is a six to ten day project that involves researching jobs of interest, budgeting monthly expenses based on the jobs salary. Researching and calculating the amount of money that can be spent on an apartment and a car based on the salary made. Throwing in some unexpected life circumstances (positive and negative) that would impact the budget. Writing checks, recording checks and creating a presentation to present to the class the job, car, apartment of choice as well as the students end of t
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7th - 12th
Shark Tank Project
Project based learning is on the rise, and students are eating it up! In this Shark Tank project, students will create their own product and pitch it to their teachers (or Sharks). This bundle includes: Unit PlansIntroduction of Project (Google Slides)Task Requirements HandoutProposal Letter TemplateBusiness Plan TemplateShark Tank CatalogSWOT Analysis Lesson (Google Slides)SWOT Anaylsis Template
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Greece: THE MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS Bundle
Hook your students on history with this engaging and colorful presentation on Ancient Greece. This slide show is designed to make students active and enthusiastic learners. It is a great presentation to use when introducing your students to the parent civilizations of the Ancient Greeks. This presentation covers: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure in the Minoan and Mycenae civilizations of Ancient Greece.Let your students be archaeologists exploring
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6th - 9th
(FR) PBL/ABP - DANS L'OEIL DU DRAGON
Cette unité d'apprentissage par projet est centrée autour de "Dragon's Den" et suit le format général de ce type d'émission (Shark Tank, Dans l'oeil du dragon, etc.).Les étudiants travaillent en binôme ou en autonomie pour proposer une invention de leur choix et créer un projet écrit et un pitch devant le jury (les dragons).Cela intègre de nombreuses stratégies d'écriture et d'expression orale; à savoir, la persuasion, utiliser les émotions pour influencer un public, choisir notre public et livr
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5th - 8th
Also included in: (FR) ÉTUDES SOCIALES - ANNÉE COMPLÈTE (6e ANNÉE)
D8101 What is Economics COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT
This complete updated InspirEd Educators 96-page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to economics principles and standards. Topics include supply and demand, factors of production, opportunity cost, business forms, government role and much more. Please download the free preview to see our digital user agreement, the complete Table of Contents, unit objectives, and sample teacher instructions for a few selected lessons. Every lesson is written to promote critical thinking, student engage
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6th - 12th
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Future History!
Welcome to Future History! This is my favorite unit to teach. I have created a unit that allows students to review the basics of social studies, synthesize their learning into a new idea, and have fun with their imagination. Explore the connections between resources, climates, governments, economics, and more!
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4th - 8th
Budgeting Game for Teens - Teach Financial Literacy - Standard & Holiday Themes
Make teaching budgeting fun with “Sweet Spending,” a hands-on game that asks students to use critical thinking skills to make financial decisions. This print-and-go game is a sweet way for students to explore budgeting, making financial sacrifices, and personal goals related to spending, saving, and living without. With 6 formats, including holiday themes, teachers can implement this game into their curriculum at many points throughout the school year.Students will love exploring budgeting at va
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Financial Literacy & Budgeting Bundle
Lawn Boy: An Economics Unit
This unit is based on the novel the Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen. It is designed to teach students economic terms and concepts through the events of the story. Writing and comprehension activitities are included as well.
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5th - 8th
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Introduction to Economics: A Unit Plan
This Unit Plan package includes every activity that I use throughout a 6 day (90 minute block) or 12 day (50 minute periods) Intro to Economics unit. The entire unit was created digitally and contains both a teacher and student (editable) format. Teachers can utilize this digital package to either teach virtually (distance learning) or in a classroom setting, assuming each student has access to a laptop. Please watch this short video to see a demonstration of how the digital format works. The
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7th - 12th
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Future History - Teacher's Guide
Welcome to Future History! This is my favorite unit to teach. I have created a unit that allows students to review the basics of social studies, synthesize their learning into a new idea, and have fun with their imagination. Explore the connections between resources, climates, governments, economics, and more.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Future History!
Economics Unit Bundle (Government)
Economics Unit Bundle. This bundle includes detailed Cornell Style Lecture Notes, PowerPoints, a Unit Study Guide, and a Unit Test. Unit Plan / Overview Included!This Bundle is the basis for my unit lessons covering Economics. All Bundles from High Altitude History save you an additional 30% off the retail price!
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7th - 12th
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50 Financial Literacy Worksheets
This is a collection of 50 different worksheets on financial literacy. A great resource for high school students.The collection includes the following topics:Budget BasicsSaving StrategiesUnderstanding Credit ScoresDebt Management 101Investing for BeginnersIntroduction to TaxesFinancial Goal SettingPaying for CollegeHomeownership EssentialsInsurance FundamentalsIdentity Theft ProtectionUnderstanding PaychecksBuilding an Emergency FundCredit Card ManagementRetiring Planning BasicsUnderstanding Mo
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient Greece: The Minoan Civilization on the Island of Crete
Give your students the opportunity to be archaeologists as they explore the ancient Minoan ruins on the island of Crete.The first civilization of Ancient Greece were the Minoans on the island of Crete. This civilization reached its height of glory during the Bronze Age by carefully exploiting their both its location and resources. Much of the Minoan history is read as a picture book. We have their frescoes, artifacts, and ruins but little of their writing. So this is fantastic opportunity to
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece: THE MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS Bundle
Urban American 1865-1896 American Vision Modern Times Chapter 6
This 58 slide presentation deals with the industrialization phase of the United States in the decades following the Civil War. The topics discussed in this presentation discusses the following topics:I - ImmigrationII - UrbanizationIII - The Gilded AgeIV - PopulismV - The Rise of SegregationThis presentation follows Chapter 6 of The American Vision by GlencoeThis is a presentation that always draws a great response from my high school students.The use of the text book cover in this description i
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8th - 12th, Higher 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?
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