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6th grade economics resources

Preview of Economics Unit of Study!

Economics Unit of Study!

Created by
Barnard Island
This unit is packed full of engaging activities to teach your students about economics. Included in this pack: 1. Goods & Services2. Producers & Consumers3. Importing & Exporting4. Overhead, Wages, & Profits5. Running a Business6. Assembly Lines 7. Types of Resources 8. Supply, Demand, & Scarcity 9. Market Day Experience 10. Anchor Charts 11. Study Guide, Flash Cards, & an Assessment
Preview of Media Literacy / Advertising & Social Media Activities - Bundle

Media Literacy / Advertising & Social Media Activities - Bundle

Created by
Addie Williams
Are you looking for media literacy activities that will engage your students? This bundle includes 6 different resources and includes activities such as poetry, writing, discussion topics, ad techniques, student social media use, and more! My students have always enjoyed working on a Media Unit and some of my best classroom discussions have related to media, social media, and advertising. Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION? CLICK HERE.Includes activities designed to stimulate classroom discussion,
Preview of Supply and Demand Informational Text Study

Supply and Demand Informational Text Study

Supply and Demand Nonfiction Passages This non-fiction text packet contains everything your 5th-8th grade students need to understand supply and demand. Your students will learn this social studies concept while close reading non-fiction text. This resource includes 7 pages of non-fiction text, one comprehension test, two writing prompts and a glossary.Page 1: Cover PagePage 2: Table of ContentsPage 3: What are Consumers?Page 4: All About Goods Page 5: All About ServicesPage 6: What are Produ
Preview of The Great Depression: A Saving and Spending Game

The Great Depression: A Saving and Spending Game

Students work together in small groups to make decisions about how to save or spend their money during the Great Depression. They will see what it is like to have a well-paying job and then lose most of their money in the stock market crash of 1929. They will have to find a new job, a place to live (hobo camp or boxcar), and figure out how to provide for their family with very little.Students will have to subtract their bills from their total amount of money using a spending ledger (provided).
Preview of CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics

CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics

Credit CardsThe Disadvantages and Advantages of Credit Cards Credit card debt has become a serious problem in America. These learning materials focus on teaching students valuable and practical knowledge about credit cards. OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:· Define credit card and credit lines.· Explain how a credit card is obtained.· Identify why credit cards can be dangerous.· Identify the common fees and costs of credit cards.· Explain how you can avoid credit card debt.· Identify some p
Preview of Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slides™)

Consumer Math & Financial Literacy - Credit Card Project (with Google Slides™)

You can purchase this product with other consumer math and personal finance activities and projects in a BUNDLE:Consumer Math and Financial Literacy Activities & Projects BUNDLEUpdated to also include a Google Classroom™ version in addition to the original print-friendly version! **************************************************************************************DOWNLOADED OVER 1,000 TIMES**************************************************************************************This is a credit
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities

This Financial Literacy Bundle is great for many classes! It will give students all overall surface knowledge of many types of financial literacy. Many of my students have heard some of these terms, but have no idea what they actually are! INCLUDES:*Types of Expenses- 15 Comprehension Questions*What is Credit?- 10 Matching Questions*Applying for Credit- 12 Comprehension Questions*Checking Accounts- 7 Comprehension Questions*How to Write a Check- Practice Check Writing *Saving Money- 10 Matchi
Preview of Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐  CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐  * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
Preview of Game of Life- budget simulation

Game of Life- budget simulation

In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (
Preview of Budgeting Activity: Monthly Budget Project and Worksheets for Middle School

Budgeting Activity: Monthly Budget Project and Worksheets for Middle School

If you are looking for a no-prep, yet detailed budgeting activity, look no further! In this budgeting activity for Google Drive, students will create a monthly budget. This monthly budget project features the elements of career, housing, transportation, monthly expenses, and more! This activity was designed to help with budgeting for middle school students, and was implemented in an 8th grade Social Studies class, but it could easily be incorporated in a variety of subjects and grade levels. Thi
Preview of Economics; Scarcity, Opportunity, Factors of Production, Needs and Wants

Economics; Scarcity, Opportunity, Factors of Production, Needs and Wants

Economic Lessons 1-4 Key Economic Concepts Made EasyThese worksheets and PowerPoints were designed to assist with the teaching of key economic concepts that many students struggle with. These concepts have been simplified and broken down into more easily digestible chucks.1. Why Study Economics?Needs and WantsObjectives: Students will be able to:• Define economics.• Explain why it is important to study economics.• Identify where economic decisions begin.• D
Preview of Economics Unit with Slides and Notes - Personal Finance, Budgeting

Economics Unit with Slides and Notes - Personal Finance, Budgeting

Created by
Love Learning
This Economics Unit for Kids is the perfect addition to your social studies classroom! It includes fun economics activities that teach about personal finance and financial literacy. Students will not only learn about basic economics concepts like supply and demand, but they will also learn how to make a personal budget.I use this unit to teach my fifth-grade students. Since this can be a pretty complex topic, I have made it very student-friendly. The lessons can be simplified for younger student
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook

Social Studies Interactive Notebook

Created by
Brain Wrinkles
Interactive Notebooks are all the rage in Language Arts and Math classrooms. (And rightfully so, they're awesome!). It's time we bring them to Social Studies! This kit will help you jazz up some of your geography/history/government/economics lessons and make them engaging and FUN! The 100+ activities and printables in this kit are perfect for the "Reflection" side of the INB. They are super easy to incorporate into any lesson plan. They can easily be used in most grade levels and topics of study
Preview of Economics Comprehension Passages

Economics Comprehension Passages

Learn all about economics with this resource that includes close reading, an interactive notebook and comprehension passages. This economics resource includes a total of 9 passages for students to gain a deeper understanding of economics and common economics terms.Includes both a printable version and a digital version in Google Slides!The first 3 informational passages review and define economic terms and ideas. Each of the 3 passages has an accompanying interactive notebook template for note
Preview of Economics Unit

Economics Unit

Looking for a comprehensive, print 'n go Economics Unit that meets standards AND engages students? You've found it!This unit has everything you need to fully teach your economics standards with ease! The informational texts and activities in this unit were created to align with standards throughout the country while creating an engaging experience for students.How is this unit arranged?Each lesson contains an informational text, a vocabulary spotlight foldable activity, a 'review and discuss' ac
Preview of Great Depression ESCAPE ROOM: Dust Bowl, Roaring Twenties, Stock Market

Great Depression ESCAPE ROOM: Dust Bowl, Roaring Twenties, Stock Market

Created by
Think Tank
The Great Depression Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Great Depression, stock market, Dust Bowl, the Roaring Twenties and FDR. This Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues.What’s Included?✏️ 4 Reading Passages✏️ 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode✏️ 4 Decoders✏️ 4 Diffe
Preview of Economic Systems -- Traditional, Market, & Command

Economic Systems -- Traditional, Market, & Command

Created by
Brain Wrinkles
Whoo hoo! Finally, a fun (and easy) way to teach some difficult economic concepts! This 53-page file on Economic Systems (Traditional, Market, and Command) is full of engaging, hands-on activities that will make your students understand those tough concepts. Enjoy! Included in this file: ~Vocabulary Cards for each of the vocabulary terms that can be posted on your Word Wall (I've also included a blank template for you to write your own words, if needed) -- slides 2-5 ~PowerPoint-style notes on
Preview of Mercantilism Simulation | The Thirteen Colonies 13 Colonies

Mercantilism Simulation | The Thirteen Colonies 13 Colonies

This lesson provides a fun educational simulation for students to experience trade during the age of mercantilism. The classroom interactive experience is set up so that they will see the impact of the rules created by England to limit trade, and increase profit. This has really helped my students to visualize a difficult economic concept. Students get to move around the room, trade goods, maximize their profits, and potentially smuggle! This lesson plan also includes two exit tickets to check f
Preview of Classroom Economy EDITABLE Bundle: An Educational Classroom Management Tool

Classroom Economy EDITABLE Bundle: An Educational Classroom Management Tool

Over 250 pages! This Classroom Economy Super Bundle is your one-stop-shop for getting started with a classroom economy to promote personal accountability and financial responsibility! Implementing a classroom economy is a fun and educational way to promote making good choices while teaching students about money management. Students earn money through a classroom job and bonuses by making good choices on a daily basis. Then students have opportunities throughout the year to buy things at a cl
Preview of Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft

Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft

This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
Preview of Touch Money Packet

Touch Money Packet

Touch Money is a great way to teach your students how to count groups of coins! I use this with my special learners who benefit from the visuals of touch points. This packet includes:-Front & back touch money posters-Draw the touch points on the coins (4 pages)-Draw the line to front/back of the matching coin (6 pages)-Write the coin name/amount (4 pages)-Cut/paste counting groups of coins WITH touch points (15 pages)-Counting groups of coins WITH touch points (15 pages)-Cut/paste counting g
Preview of Classroom Economy & Banking Unit Yearlong BUNDLE for Grades 4-6

Classroom Economy & Banking Unit Yearlong BUNDLE for Grades 4-6

Created by
Mrs Renz Class
Immerse your 4th and 5th graders in a real life yearlong classroom economy where they build financial literacy by living it each day. Students will use decimal addition and subtraction skills as they earn classroom cash, spend, earn, and save money. They will learn how to write checks and fill out a check ledger, pay bills and fines, manage their checking and savings accounts, earn paychecks and really understand their choices of spending and saving. Student banker-leaders will operate your cla
Preview of Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit

Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit

Learning about economics is entertaining with this BUNDLE of unique resources! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each engaging activity includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print5 PowerP
Preview of Teaching Supply and Demand - Candy and Coke Activity!

Teaching Supply and Demand - Candy and Coke Activity!

Created by
Brian Markwald
This is a great lesson to introduce Supply and Demand!I use this with my middle school students year after year. It is an engaging lesson using two things they love - candy and soda. By the end of this lesson they really have an understanding of the Laws of Supply and Demand and how they work. They experience it for themselves in this lesson. If you purchase this lesson, will you let me know how it goes for you. You are welcome to contact me at bmarkwald@usmk12.org.Have fun!
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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.