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Elementary study skills economics audio
Consumer Choices: Needs and Wants
This Promethean Flipchart explores "Consumer Choices: Needs and Wants" in which students must describe how the individual can make good consumer choices, differentiate between a need and want, and discuss the importance of knowing the difference. The lesson begins with an introduction splitting the page with items on either side, and the students are asked a series of higher order thinking questions, "What is the difference in the items?", "Is one side more important than the other?", etc. Nex
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K - 2nd
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Social Living: Needs and Wants
This social living promethean flipchart is great for teaching students to differentiate between needs and wants. The flipchart opens with a split screen with 3 items on one side and 3 items on the other, and the students are asked a series of higher order thinking questions that lead into the opening of the lesson. Next, students are given vocabulary terms: need, want - along with definitions and visual representations of each term. Next, is a page that opens a discussion in which students mu
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PreK - 2nd
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Division of Labor: Jobs in the Community
Get students thinking about jobs and production! This social living Promethean Activ Board flipchart teaches students to identify simple job descriptions, names of jobs, and demonstrate the community as a whole by describing different jobs that make up the community. The flipchart begins with a picture of a product, in which students are encouraged to use critical thinking by being asked what the product is, who utilizes it, and who makes it possible for them to enjoy the product. The next sl
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K - 2nd
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Library - Song
The library song is a goofy poem with a little instrumentation which discusses the rules of the Library.
Lyrics:
Oh there is nothing more exciting than a good, good book
So when I’m in the library I look, look, look
For a story that will thrill me
A story that will fill me
A story that will take me to another place or time
where I can learn and dream and find
a thousand answers to the questions in my mind.
But if I hear you talking.
Or I hear you loudly walking
If you giggle, laugh or scream
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PreK - 3rd
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Dictionary Practice
This flipchart is for use with Activ Inspire. It teaches the parts of a dictionary definition and reviews alphabetical order. It also gives practice identifying which definition is being used when more than one definition is given for a word.
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1st - 4th
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Individuals as Consumers
This Promethean Flipchart for Activ Board gives students an insight on process of manufacturer to consumer. The motivating introduction at the beginning of the lesson shows a product and asks questions that gets students thinking about where it came from, how it got there, etc. Then it gives a breakdown of all of the steps that it took for this product to get into the hands of a consumer. Next, the daily objective and a higher order thinking question is displayed. The students are then given
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K - 3rd
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Differentiating Between Wants and Needs
This social living Promethean flipchart focuses on differentiating between wants and needs. It opens with vocabulary terms: need, want, along with a definition and visual representation of each. Next, students are given several slides with two images in which they must either circle the need or the wants (the teacher can lead this activity however he or she chooses). Next, is a Kagan-structured activity with groups (my class was grouped into tables, but however you group your students is fine
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PreK - 2nd
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Scarcity
Video version: https://youtu.be/vEhQiYghnV0When there’s not enough for you and not enough for meWhen we don’t have enough,there’s a scarcityWe have to make choices every,everydaybetween this and that, in our work and our play‘cause when we don’t have enough there’s a scarcityWhen things are scarce, we have to make choices. If the market doesn't have strawberries, you have to decide if you really want strawberries. If you do, then you will have to travel to different markets to try to find some
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1st - 6th
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Five Great Lakes Mnemonic Song
A very catchy mnemonic song set to a jazzy/blues backing teaching the names and locations of the Five Great Lakes. After hearing this song 3-5 times, the students will memorize the names and locations of the Great Lakes, and will improve their listening skills. Teaches active listening, jazz harmony, blues harmony, geography, and is a toe tapping, finger-snapping, fun study activity!
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
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Personal Finance Lesson Flipchart
This is a flipchart that can be used in the introducation/review for personal finance. It is included in the Personal Finance Lesson that I have available.
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2nd - 3rd
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Columbus/ Exploration Rap by Eric Ambler
This is a work in-progress, used as a review for our Social Studies chapter, which deals with the Age of Exploration. The lyrics, the ones I have completed are on another free download. I welcome your feedback and appreciate parents of my students who are taking the time to listen to it!!!
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5th
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Goods and Services
Video version: https://youtu.be/jJFLqdsQwZMWe’re off to the market (3x)The market todayThe market’s where we buy and sell the things we have today (2x)It’s where we buy our clothes and foodEvery,everyday (2x)It’s where we find the servicesThat help us on our way (2x)There’s the:Toy store,grocery store,clothes store,and hardware storeThe bookstore,drug store,convenience store and ice cream store We seeFiremen,policemen,carpenters and driversDoctors,teachers,garbage men and plumbers Off to the m
Production and Consumption
Video Version: https://youtu.be/VzjBC1e7j4oWe produce , we consume, produce and consumeAll over the world, we produce and consumeEvery, everyday, in so, so many waysWe produce and we consumeServices are actions that satisfy our needslike fixing a car or planting some trees.Goods are things that we need to use things that we can consumeike clothes or computers, furniture or broomsConsumers buy the goods and services they needLike my parents, my friends or you and me.Producers make the goods that
Ahead of the Curve Ep 3: Study Skills and Strategies for Independent Learning
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Many students are struggling to stay on track while schools have shifted online due to COVID-19. Even the most meticulous students can lose track of assignmen
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Choices
For a video version, go to: https://youtu.be/oO8XUsKHdg0We all make choices every,everydayAnd the choices we makeCan help us find our waySo think before you actThink before you playAnd make this a wonderful day!Should I tease my little brother: No,No,No!Should I tell a little fib? No,no, no!Should I be mean to my neighbor? No,No,No!Make this a good choice day!Should I try a little harder? Yes,yes,yes!Should I help my friends? Yes,yes,yes!Should I listen to my parents? Yes,yes,yes!Make this a
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K - 4th
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Jobs From A to Z
For a video version, go to: https://youtu.be/AHTTBn4RmYYHey,Hey what do you sayLet's find some jobs, some jobs todayAnd find something you and I would like to doA job for me and a job for you!
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1st - 6th
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Transportation
For a video version, go to: https://youtu.be/uKVN4nwFrV4We’re moving,moving,moving from here to thereTransportation will take you everywhereBy car,bus,train or even a sledTransportation will get us there!If I want to move my boat,if I want to move my bedif I want to move myself by car,train or sledI can use transportation to get me thereMoving,moving,moving,moving anywhereBy riverboat, barge, horse and buggyTaxi, subway, or even skisBy snowboard,skates or a big semiBike,four wheeler or a blimp
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1st - 6th
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 5: Simple Reading Strategies For Students
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Are you struggling with Reading and Reading Comprehension? In this episode, Ralston will talk about things students should keep in mind when working on improv
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 4: Simple Math Strategies For Students
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Are you struggling with Math? In this episode, Ralston talks about things students should keep in mind when learning mathematical concepts as well as some tip
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 6: Maintaining Knowledge During The Summer
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Summer is approaching, though to students, it can feel like it started a little early. To teachers, summer is when students notoriously forget a lot of the in
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 8: Simple Science Strategies For Students
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Are you looking for basic strategies to increase your student's understanding of science concepts? In this episode, Ralston will talk about the core things st
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 10: Simple Social Studies Strategies For Students
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:This episode concludes the Simple Strategies series. In this episode, Ralston talks about simple methods to helping students obtain a firm foundation in socia
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 7: Other Ways To Stay Productive During Breaks
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:Last week we talked about reasons why students should review a little during the summer and school breaks, but what if you have that covered and are looking f
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ahead of the Curve Ep 2: Free and Low Cost Resources For Students
This is an audio file from Strive Academics' Ahead of the Curve podcast. Evergreen episodes are on TpT, but if you'd like to receive episodes with time sensitive information or new episodes when published, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.Episode Summary:This time we’ll be talking about free and low cost resources parents and students can use to continue education while schools are closed. Ralston will be talk
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Find Economics resources | TPT
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Economics activities to try
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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.
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