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8th grade problem solving economics centers
LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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Math Problem Solving [Book A]
This resource is a set of 50 non-routine math problems that require students to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each and every problem is completely unique, and can be solved in multiple ways.
The Importance of Problem Solving
Incorporating non-routine problem solving into your math program is one of the most impactful steps you can take as an educator. By consistently allowing your students to grapple with these challenging problems, you are helping them acquire essenti
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4th - 8th
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Economics: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about economics through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Build a Boat STEM Challenge Mini Bundle - Print and Paperless Versions
It’s the end of the school year, so your end-of-year activities need to be on-point to keep kids engaged! This boat building STEM / STEAM Challenges is perfect for summer – or any time of the year! It brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)!The basic premise: Individually, or in partners/groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a boat that is designed for capacity and/or speed. You can choose to run
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2nd - 8th
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The Eggstremely Eggciting Egg Drop STEM Challenge
In this STEM and team building challenge, students will work to foster collaboration and team-work as they design and construct a structure that will protect their eggs from a 10 foot drop. Teams will be given supplies (supply lists and shopping lists included) identical supplies and amounts of time to build their designs. The twist for this challenge will be that each team MUST use all of their supplies. Even more challenging, each team CANNOT communicate verbally during the construction pha
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Customizable WORDLE Templates for Google Sheets (3, 4, & 5 Letter Puzzles)
This activity was inspired by Wordle, the newest internet word craze! Students have 6 opportunities to guess the word. This template comes with 3 Letter, 4 Letter, and 5 Letter puzzle templates that are customizable! Cells automatically determine if entries are correct!Letters automatically turn green when they are in the correct position, correct letters in the incorrect position automatically turn yellow, and incorrect letters that do not occur in the puzzle turn grey. See it in action here!W
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1st - 12th
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Math Problem Solving [Book B]
This resource is a set of 50 non-routine math problems that require students to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each and every problem is completely unique, and can be solved in multiple ways.The Importance of Problem SolvingIncorporating non-routine problem solving into your math program is one of the most impactful steps you can take as an educator. By consistently allowing your students to grapple with these challenging problems, you are helping them acquire essential
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4th - 8th
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"City Designer" Geometry Project: Parallel lines, Transversals & Special Angles
Students will become civil engineers in your geometry class by designing their own cities using parallel lines, transversals and special angles!
This project will help master the concepts of
* parallel lines
* transversal lines
* alternate interior angles
* alternate exterior angles
* corresponding angles
* same side interior angles
and
* vertical angles
in a fun and hands-on way.
What an exciting way to integrate art into math and master the math concepts while doing so!
Step-by-step direct
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6th - 9th
LEGO Block STEM BIN Challenge Cards for Maker Space
Lego blocks are a staple of any school space! These cards will help inspire your students to build something unique and imaginative these standard building blocks. No need to be able to read, each card comes with an image to demonstrate the build visually!__________________________________________________________These Lego Block challenge cards are fantastic for a fast design challenge. The perfect addition to any maker space, these are great to add to STEM bins for early finishers. They are des
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PreK - 9th
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Also included in: STEM Challenge Cards BUNDLE
Christmas Logic Brain Teasers for Middle School Holiday Problem Solving Activity
Looking for an engaging enrichment activity in your middle school math class? These Christmas logic puzzles and brain teasers are perfect for middle school and the entire month of December! They are great for problem solving enrichment and will keep your students engaged for Christmas!The resource includes six separate puzzles in which students must use their problem solving skills. These activities are perfect to round out the week before holiday vacation, and can be used as a math station, for
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Middle School Math Bundle PBL Movies and Activities
Function Tables Math Centers Math Tiles
Time to Tile: Function Tables is a hands-on activity that provides students with an engaging way to work with functions. This resource requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills and is an excellent way to activate algebraic thinking. Students must place 10 number tiles (0-9) on the Time to Tile cards in order to correctly complete the function tables according to the equations.This resource is now provided in printable and digital formats (Google Slides).This resource includes:•30 dif
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5th - 8th
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Blank Checks & Deposit Slips and Checkbook Registers, Mini Society
Printables for your classroom economy! This pack includes large printables for display and demonstrations AND smaller printables for student use. Includes color/design choices so you can separate personal accounts, paychecks, etc.You receive:→ 20 page PDF→ Color, gray scale, and black line optionsDisplay and personal/realistic size:→ Checks: 4 options→ Registers: 4 options→ Deposit slips: 2 optionsFollow me on TPT for 50% off new listings for 24 hours.You might also be interested in:• Realistic
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Build It! Lego Activity
Use this activity for centers, task boxes, teaching basic math skills, or even team building. Students can pick a card and match the structure on the card. Older students can work with a partner to practice several team building exercises. Set includes 24 cards and requires:Two 2x2 of each color (red, yellow, green, and blue)Two 2x4 of each color (red, yellow, green, and blue) * If printed on 8 1⁄2” x 11” paper, the pictures should be extremely close to the actual size of standard Legos (not Dup
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K - 12th
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STEM Zone Starter Pack - Labels, Booklet, + Worksheets
STEM Zone Starter Pack - Labels, Booklet, WorksheetsThis resource is intended for you to create your own STEM Boxes OR Brain Bins in your classroom. There is a detailed list of items that I used to create my stem cart and the separate boxes. My student LOVE using the bins. I use them as morning choice activities, whole class challenges, and as a fast finisher activity on Fridays. Newly changed design that is shown in the preview! Included:Pre-made COLOR labels with picturesPre-made B&W labe
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1st - 8th
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Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Shopping Math Activity to Calculate Cost
Everybody has heard of the 12 days of Christmas, but have you ever stopped to think about how much all those gifts would actually cost?
This activity will have your students figure that out. There are 2 choices. You can let your students know which one to do.
1. Figure out how much all the items will cost for the 12th day only. OR 2. Figure out how much ALL the items will cost for the whole 12 days. That means calculating day 1, day 2, day 3, all the way to day 12 and putting them alto
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3rd - 8th
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Special Education Life Skills Bundle of Activities For Teens and Young Adults
This Life Skills bundle is packed full of engaging activities for young adults and teens. You'll find task cards, sorting activities, math activities, social skills, filling orders, and much more! This bundle gives you a 20% savings!!!Please view our BUNDLES section of our TpT store for additional deeply discounted ready made bundles!READY MADE BUNDLES!!!What activities are included?Please view all of the products within this bundle by clicking on "Preview" button for each of the activities i
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7th - 12th
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Space Math Activity Bundle: Real World Math (Fractions, Ratios, and Geometry)
Bring math to life with these fun math activities related to asteroids and space! This bundle includes four space themed activities that incorporate ratios, geometry, and algebraic expressions combined with a STEM career connections. Perfect for grades 5th - 8th depending on student level. Activities can be completed stand alone or in a sequence. Recommended for extension of a space unit, a math center activity, or as part of an out of school STEM program.Activity 1: Russian Meteor Event30 to 45
Tangram - 20 Christmas / Santa Claus Puzzles - Puzzle Cards and Pieces
Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas to you all! This set with 20 different figures is all about Santa and his elves (card size = A6). Some puzzles are easy to solve, others can be quite challenging.
The puzzle pieces are larger than the shapes on the game cards as the pieces are not made to “fit” the shapes on the cards. The intention is to reproduce the tangram puzzle next to the game card.
Please feel free to download the preview to see what's included!
*Note: These puzzle cards are identical to th
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Tangram Mega Bundle - 312 Puzzle Cards
Number Tiles: 15 Hands-On Problem Solving Math Activities for Grades 5-8
Number Tiles is a math booklet containing 15 different hands-on math problem solving activities for grades 5-8 that range from addition and multiplications, to primes and composites, to exponent problems, to using the divisibility rules. Students solve the Number Tile Math Activities by arranging ten number tiles, numbered 0-9. The number tiles can be made from construction paper, cardboard, or square colored tiles that are purchased. (How to make the number tiles as well as storage ideas is inc
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Number Tiles Math Bundle: 67 Critical Thinking Hands-On Activities
Keva Plank Challenges - Super easy STEM lesson (Google Slides)
All you need is this Google Slides presentation and a few materials and you are good to go. Also Available as Power Point Presentation in my TpT storeStudents roll the dice and then complete the corresponding task on the slide. There are also some examples on the types of builds for students to get an idea. Easy Lesson Plan! Great for STEM class. Great for substitute. P.S. I taught this lesson virtually. My students were at school (with a sub) and I was at home (quarantined, but no symptoms). Th
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2nd - 8th
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Economics Supply and Demand Practice Worksheet
The Wright Teachers present the Economics Supply and Demand Practice worksheet.
This worksheet is a great resources for advanced middle school economics students or high school economic classes. Use as an introduction whole class or as a individual review.
Included in the download is an answer key and an editable worksheet so you can adapt it to meet your needs.
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7th - 11th
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Tangram - Double Tangrams 1 - Puzzle Cards
Tangram Super Challenge: Twice as much challenge with twice as many puzzle pieces.
The set contains 24 different puzzle cards with double tangrams (card size = A6). Double tangrams are made from 2 sets of tangram pieces (14 puzzle pieces).
Also included is a bonus PDF with 1 quadruple tangram (4 tangram sets / 28 pieces).
The puzzle pieces are larger than the shapes on the game cards as the pieces are not made to “fit” the shapes on the cards. The intention is to reproduce the tangram puz
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Tangram Mega Bundle - 312 Puzzle Cards
Tangram - 20 Spring / Easter Puzzles - Puzzle Cards and Pieces
Happy Easter! This set with 20 different tangram shapes has lots of cute rabbits, chicks and more (card size = A6). Some puzzles are easy to solve, others can be quite challenging.
The puzzle pieces are larger than the shapes on the game cards as the pieces are not made to “fit” the shapes on the cards. The intention is to reproduce the tangram puzzle next to the game card.
Please feel free to download the preview to see what's included!
*Note: These puzzle cards are identical to the ones in
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Tangram Mega Bundle - 312 Puzzle Cards
Makerspace LEGOS Challenge Task Cards | STEM STEAM Hands-on Activities
Looking for Lego Challenge task cards for your Makerspace Lab, STEM/STEM, classroom or Lego Club? This resource includes 2 activity sets with 48 Challenges! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they work on designs in these Build Your World & Create Your World themes!Each of the 48 cards also includes questions that will help them with their brainstorming & planning and can be used as follow-up discussion and writing - perfect w
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2nd - 8th
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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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