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Elementary economics laboratories for International Baccalaureate
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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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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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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Separation Techniques Experiment - Chemical and Physical Change - G6 MYP Science
Challenge your students to separate a mixture of iron filings, salt, and sand in this student-led lab activity, recommended for grade 6 chemistry! In the process, your students will learn about pure substances and mixtures, separation techniques, and the importance of purity. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for discussion, reflection, and extension.Get the Chemical and Physical Changes unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP i
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Chemical and Physical Changes Complete Unit Bundle - Grade 6 MYP Science
Lesson Plan: Missing Organisms Prokaryote & Eukaryote
This is a fully laid out in detail science investigation into Prokaryote and Eukaryotes.-Inquiry Based-Teaching notes included -Scholars will explore prokaryotes and Eukaryotes through a CSI missing organisms investigation. Instructional Framework: Science Investigation LessonObjective: Obj 1 – SWBAT classify organisms in to a Domain based on the presence or lack of a nucleus. Obj 2 – SWBAT compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.Obj 3 – SWBAT classify organisms into Kingdoms base
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-1
Dissolving Candy Canes Lab
Looking for a fun lab to do with your students leading up to winter break? Have them show their knowledge about solvents and make observations about candy canes dissolving in different liquids. Students will time how long it takes each candy cane to dissolve in a different liquid, then record their results in a table and graph. Page 3 offers the option for them to use Claim, Evidence, Reasoning for their conclusion. Goes along with MYP B and C year 1 for science.Materials needed for lab:-mini ca
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5th - 8th
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Measuring Populations Experiment - Ecology - Grade 6 MYP Science
In this two-part ecology experiment recommended for grade 6 Biology, students record quadrat data and perform a mark-recapture simulation in order to estimate the size of populations. They will also learn how to measure wild populations and practice a variety of math skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Ecology unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
Cloud in a Jar | Experiment | Structured Scientific Inquiry
Learn about the scientific inquiry process and get a chance to experience it with your students! This quick, easy and fun experiment allows your students to learn about the water cycle, clouds and how they are formed! Using household items, this experiment is perfect for in-person teaching or remote learning! Create a cloud in a cup using different materials of the house!
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PreK - 8th
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Current Events Evaluation - MYP Criterion B
A simple task that can be used with the IB MYP grading rubric for Individuals and Societies for Criterion B, or independently. Ideally you can run this as a lab and have students submit the work, or as an independent activity.
For those looking to apply the IB MYP to this activity: Year 1 Rubric Criterion B Individuals and Societies, and Understanding or handout of all 6 Global Contexts. All documents are public documents available under Google searches.
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5th - 9th
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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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Baking Science Experiment - Scientific Method - Grade 6 MYP Science
This engaging baking science activity, recommended for grade 6, will have your students utilizing the steps of the scientific method in order to make the perfect cupcake! Students will practice unit conversions, identifying and selecting variables, and following the scientific inquiry cycle. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Scientific Method unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with M
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
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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Comparing Fuels Experiment - Energy - Grade 6 MYP Science
Have your students measure the energy content in various alcohol fuels or nuts, recommended for grade 6 Physics or Chemistry. This is a low-prep, reliable experiment that is easy to plan and execute! During the activity, students will learn about combustion, the energy in food, and what makes a good fuel while practicing data collection and measurement skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Energy u
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5th - 7th
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MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
My LIT Science notebook | Properties of Light | Inquiry
This product was originally created to be used as several provocations that can be presented to students during any inquiry that is dealing with light, the sun, the sky, colours etc. It is made up of several different experiment and exploration type activities that students can participate in independently or collaboratively. This collection of “labs” can also be used in a centers based learning environment within a classroom. The options are endless in how you can present this content to your s
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1st - 8th
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Chocolate Rock Cycle Lab
Students will act as the environment as they take their chocolate through each stage of the rock cycle. Step by step directions are included along with reflection questions to finish. The best part? This lab is edible!
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2nd - 8th
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New Thinking Routine BIG QUESTIONS
BIG QUESTIONS - Thinking routineBIG QUESTIONS is an 'analyse and evaluate' thinking routine. It has been designed to aid in humanities-based or historical inquiries. The ‘Big Questions invite thinkers to explore ideas that cross time and place.Thinkers can choose the ‘Big Questions’ they think would be relevant or useful to their own inquiry.Focus concepts includePeopleProcessPerspectiveProductProofPurposePrecursorPlaceProgressParallelsPredictionsAdapted from Buchan’s P’s of history in the text
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5th - 10th
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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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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Rock Cycle Lab Bundle
Students will create sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks with these interactive labs, culminating in an edible chocolate rock cycle lab at the end.
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2nd - 8th
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Rubber Bone Experiment
Kids will go crazy after watching a bone bend like rubber. Just put a chicken bone into a jar of vinegar for a few days! Use this lab sheet to keep track of observations and results.
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2nd - 4th
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Design your own house: Adding,subtracting items in real life scenarios
Having trouble motivating your students with adding and subtracting double (or triple digit) addends. Use this great file. I created this excel spreadsheet to allow student to click and drag house layouts, furniture, and even plants to an area of land. Once they choose an item, they type it in the spread sheet and tally it up. There is a self check feature on each page to see if they added or subtracted correctly.
If you have extra time or you want to turn it into a game, print out the car
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1st - 4th
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Cupcake Geology Lab
In this lab, students will "excavate" the inside of a cupcake to discover what the inside of their cupcake looks like, simulating core samples of the Earth. The catch? The inside of the cupcakes are rainbow! This document contains the lab directions and worksheet for the students to complete. (For cupcake directions, see other listing)
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2nd - 8th
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Chocolate Rock Cycle Lab
Students will act as the environment as they take their chocolate through each stage of the rock cycle. Step by step directions are included. The best part? This lab is edible!(See other listing for reflection questions)
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Chocolate Rock Cycle Lab
Science lab sign "I compare" poster wall
With this catchy colorful lab wall poster, science teachers add another visual, educational tool for teaching their kids a key step in the scientific method: Comparing!
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1st - 12th
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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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