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Elementary economics laboratories for parents
Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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Dollar Bill Analysis Exploratory Lab Activity (Counterfeit Unit)
This introductory lab kicks off our Counterfeit Unit by putting enlarged replicas of real dollar bills in students hands and letting them analyze and explore all the facets that go into money that the average person overlooks. Students will explore the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 enlarged replica bills and document various things about each.For lab, I print enlarged bills double sided and laminate for longevity. Students analyze bills in lab groups to collaborate and share materials. There i
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4th - 12th
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Life in the 'Real World': An educational money management game
Life in the 'Real World' is a fun and engaging money management game for children grades 5 and up. In this interactive game student will pay rent, cell phone bills, make car payments and have insurance premiums. They will pay taxes and learn how income and debt affects our ability to make sure our bills get paid, with some left over for 'retirement'.This is a great game that can be tied into a token economy system or a chores or task based program, and is flexible so that you can make it fit you
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5th - 10th
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Back to school classroom procedural handbook
This editable word document back to school classroom procedural handbook includes the following procedures; start of day routine, pencil sharpening, welcome work routine, morning meeting, bathroom and drinks, asking a question, while others are talking, exiting and entering the classroom, walking the halls, turning papers in, homework, take home binders, packing up, exiting at the end of the day, bringing toys to school, star student, classroom economy, classroom jobs, consequences, behavior cli
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K - 6th
Which Would You Buy? An Economic Lesson
Teaching economics isn't always easy for elementary students. This lesson might make it easier for them to understand WHY we buy the things we buy. We all have opinions that influence our choices. Using a name brand chocolate chip cookie and a store brand, students learn to compare the reasons why they buy the ones they do. In this lesson they also test their willpower by analyzing the cookie for a while before they even get to taste it. There is a chart for them to mark the differences in a coo
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2nd - 5th
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Economics: for Parents and Educators about money + Short Stories about Economic)
Economics: for Parents and Educators about Money + Short Stories about Economic
Equip your children and students with essential economic knowledge through our engaging and educational book, Economics: Goods & Services, Wants & Needs, Short Stories, Saving & Spending. This book introduces young learners to fundamental economic concepts through captivating short stories and interactive lessons. Perfect for both classroom settings and home learning, it covers key topics like goods and
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4th - 8th
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Social Studies - Free Market (SUPPLY and DEMAND) activities
Why does your child need to know about SUPPLY and DEMAND? Because unless you live on a deserted island, it affects practically everything in your life! From the price of lemonade to how many Beanie Babies you can collect, to how many summer helpers the pizza store needs. The forces of supply and demand are everywhere - so kids need to understand the concept early in order to live a reality-based existence.This packet contains activities that will help you as a parent or teacher introduce or r
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3rd - 5th
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Lesson 1.3 Counting Money Lesson Plan
The "Counting Money" lesson is designed to provide elementary school students, with a foundational understanding of the value of coins and finding the sum and difference when working with money. Through engaging activities, and visual aids, students will explore the various values of money, and grasp the fundamental principles of its use in everyday life.As students progress through this lesson, they not only acquire practical skills for financial decision-making but also develop a foundational
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Fun Counting Money Bundle
Assembly Line and Cottage Industry Activity
This tasty lesson plan helps students experience the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line and compare the assembly line to the cottage industry method of producing goods. Using edible ingredients students create cookies with smiley faces using both methods, compare their results, and use their experience to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line. It is an excellent addition to any science or history class!Use this handy tool to asses your student's partic
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4th - 8th
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Needs and Wants - Economics
This 4-page document comprises of 4 situations which children generally face in their daily lives.There is constant friction of Needs and Wants beneath the conscience of children which makes the decision making weaker inside them.
This document can be used by teachers to pose these situations to children and gather their responses regarding the same.
You can also refer to my another book on Economics which is an activity book for Grade 1 to 3 students.This is includes some basic activities on
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1st - 3rd
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Module 1: Pre/Post Quiz
Our Module One Pre/Post quiz is designed to gauge your students knowledge and understanding before and after both lesson one: The History of Money and lesson two: Introduction to Money.Some noted benefits for Teachers and Parents:Pre-quizzes help teachers understand what students already know about the topic, allowing them to tailor the lesson to the students' existing knowledge.Quiz results provide valuable data for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to adapt their teaching methods t
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3rd - 5th
Short Stories - Economics for Kids
Tailored for teachers and parents, this book transforms complex economic principles (Needs and Wants, Scarcity, Supply and Demand) into delightful narratives, fostering a love for learning and empowering the next generation with essential economic knowledge. Who Should Use This E-Book?Teachers: Integrate our E-Book into your lesson plans to make economics engaging and accessible for your students.Parents: Supplement your child's learning at home by exploring economic concepts through enjoyable s
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3rd - 7th
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Inflation Survey (Economics Interview Activity)
Inflation is such a hot topic in today's economy! The price of goods and services are at an all time high and it's relevant information for our students to learn in understand as they gain basic economic knowledge.In this inflation interview, students are asked to look up the current price of everyday common items like a dozen of eggs or a gallon of gas. Students will then pick two people to interview (preferably from two different generations). In their interviews students will see how the pric
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Economics Bundle (goods/services, inflation & research)
Personal Finance and Economic Essentials BINGO
*7/6/20 update: Please download the updated version of the file if you have already purchased this resource. The wrong BINGO game was uploaded! Also, if you have already purchased this, thank you!Looking for an engaging way to review economics and personal finance? What about a super easy low-prep sub activity? This Personal Finance, Economic Essentials, and Banking Basics BINGO game is exactly what you need! Depending on the topic and the needs of your class, consider using it as a small group
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies BINGO Game BUNDLE
Proposal to Spend Money
Home and homeschooling resource for helping children learn to spend their own money mindfully and with purpose. Goal of activity is to have child think about a potential purchase (how will they use the item, how much would they enjoy the item, for how long, and over how many uses) and to decide if this is worth the cost of the purchase. Same sheet can also be revisited after purchase, as learning activity to discuss if their expectations for the purchase were accurate (i.e., was the item useful
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K - 4th
Goods and Services - explanation videos and a quizz
Works both for home study or for a classroom.15 min self-study activity, which can be followed up by an engaging discussion.The concepts are introduced with 2 educational videos explainaing the concepts of goods, services, producers and consumers.After watching the videos the students are requested to fill in a quiz. They see the points and correct answers once the quiz was submitted. 10 multiple choice questions to practice goods and services. Additional concepts to practice: manufactured good,
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas Gift Geometry Money Review
This is a fun way to make a memorable keepsake for families while reviewing geometry and money.
Four versions are included for differentiation: coins; coins and obverse; dollars, and higher dollar amounts. Response sheet versions include full color, black and white, and one without holiday graphics.
Supplies needed - pattern block cut-outs or stickers. These can be cut by students, cut with die cuts, or purchased pre-made (I've suggested some sites on the variation page).
A former studen
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1st - 4th
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Homeschool Curriculum 3rd - 5th Grade ECONOMICS Questions & Answers
Economics 3rd - 5th GradeThis ECONOMICS resource provides parents, teachers, and HOMESCHOOLING families with 174 progressive questions related to everyday economics and consumer education. The questions align with elementary learning targets and content standards 3rd - 5th Grade. PLEASE SEE PREVIEW for sample questions!Why Ask Me Smarter? Because it is kid-engaging in that the BRAIN cannot resist a question! Because it is a simplified and stream-lined format in interpreting an elementary scho
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2nd - 5th, Staff
Persuasion in Advertising: An Economics & Psychology Simulation
Studying what and how people are persuaded in psychology and economics is interesting, but actually trying to this in a simulation / experiment is downright fun! This lab gives your psych / econ students some key background information into the world of advertising, and reiterates some important principles of psychology, and then it turns your students loose to explore these concepts further. The goal? Students are to write, act, edit, and then ultimately present, their own TV commercial. This a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Economics Simulation: Lemonade Stand
The all-time classic! Teach your students basic economics principles with this wildly popular simulation. Students will want to try to increase profits over and over until they succeed. It's that fun! You will love the energy that this simulation brings to your economics lessons, and students will learn valuable skills concerning supply, demand, and price. Highly recommended for elementary, middle, high school, and college students.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Allowance for Kids
Allowance Considerations for KidsGiving kids an allowance can have some benefits, such as: 1. Teaching financial responsibility: An allowance can teach kids about budgeting and managing money. It can also help them understand the value of money and the importance of saving. 2. Rewarding good behavior: An allowance can be tied to completing chores or achieving specific goals, which can incentivize good behavior and motivate kids to work hard. 3. Encouraging independence: An allowance can give
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3rd - 4th
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DISTANCE LEARNING! Preschool-2nd Grade ECONOMICS Questions & Answers
This ECONOMICS resource provides parents, teachers, and homeschooling families with 71 progressive questions related to everyday economics and consumer education. The questions align with elementary learning targets and content standards Preschool - 2nd Grade. PLEASE SEE PREVIEW for sample questions!Why Ask Me Smarter? Because it is kid-engaging in that the BRAIN cannot resist a question! Because it is a simplified and stream-lined format in interpreting an elementary school curriculum and pre
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PreK - 3rd, Staff
Family Movie Night
Family Movie NightKids will LOVE setting up their own movie theatre. They can choose how much tickets and snacks are. These can easily be printed at home on standard printing paper. You can print as many times as you'd like or laminate them so they can easily be washed off and reused.This set comes with:3 sets of admission ticketsA menu where the kids can chose the prices for thingsCustomizable Movie title/timeMoney $1, $5, $10, $20, 1¢, 25¢Once purchased you will receive a ZIP file. The purchas
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PreK - 3rd
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BUILD A BETTER BUBBLE REAL-WORLD STEM CHALLENGE
This is a real-world STEM Challenge that combines the scientific method, problem solving, economics, cooperative learning, teamwork, and self-evaluation. Students are given the scenario of working on a science & engineering team for the Wham-O Toy Company and are challenged to build the longest-lasting bubble using the given materials without going over their budget of $100. Lab Job descriptions are included--the Materials Manager must show their Lab Safety License as their ID when they co
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Find Economics resources | TPT
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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.
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