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Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your kindergarten and or first grade students the difference between a need and want? This sort page is perfect for teaching this all important standard in social studies! Use it for morning work, homework, assessment or as practice of this concept. Students will cut and glue to identify the following as either a need or a want:housemedicine water shoesbed foodcartelevisioncandybike coffeedog This resource includes: 1 needs and wants worksheet (pictures labeled)1 needs and wants workshe
Preview of Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
The goods and services plus producers and consumers materials in this resource were created to help students understand basic economics. These concepts can be difficult for young learners but these activities will help them grasp the ideas in a fun manner. Goods and Services Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for Goods, Services, Consumers, and Producers- Vocabulary cut and paste pages- Goods and Services cut and paste sort- Magazine cut and paste sort- Drawing Goods and Services - Listing Go
Preview of Economics Unit | 3rd Grade Social Studies | Budget | Business | Entrepreneurs

Economics Unit | 3rd Grade Social Studies | Budget | Business | Entrepreneurs

Created by
Teacher Trap
Ready-to-go, interactive Economics Unit for 3rd Grade Social Studies! Lessons and engaging activities for teaching about economics and the free enterprise system including personal finances and entrepreneurs. Students learn about consumers and producers, supply and demand, and wants and needs through meaningful experiences!⭐️Save BIG with the 3rd Grade Social Studies BUNDLE!❤️❤️❤️ What's this unit all about?This unit 2-4 week unit (depending on your schedule!) helps students learn the basics of
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of Levels of Government Local State and National Activities for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade

Levels of Government Local State and National Activities for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade

This is a fabulous set for teaching levels of government at the primary level. It goes over LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL only. It discusses how the mayor, governor, and president are in charge of these different levels! It also talks about what the jobs are each of these different levels. This set is perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade students!This product is also available in a digital form. Click HERE for the digital version. I also have the task cards available in BOOM CARDS™!There are many activ
Preview of Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets

Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets

Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
Preview of Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression

Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression

Created by
Will Pulgarin
Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product
Preview of Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st

Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
The primary economics materials in this resource were created to meet several standards within one unit. They address needs and wants, earning and saving, currency, jobs/community helpers, and more. Here is a detailed list of the pages included in this packet.Wants and Needs Activities Included:- Cut and paste sorting- Wants and Needs magazine cut and paste sort- 3 pages for drawing examples of needs and wants- A Flap Book - Labeling examples, with word bank- Color Code- 2 pages for Working to
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 Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish Version

Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish Version

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about needs and wants. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads i
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 Community Helpers & Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Community Helpers & Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Fishyrobb
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
Preview of Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
Preview of Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 2nd Grade

Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 2nd Grade

Created by
Fishyrobb
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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 Needs and Wants Picture Sort Cards for Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Cards for Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching the difference between a need and a want? Use these sort cards whole group in a pocket chart, on a magnetic board (just adds strip magnets) or use 2 hula hoops and place the cards inside!Includes:2 header cards: needs, wants with definition plus 21 color picture cards for discussion/sorting:foodshoeswatercandyshelter (house)vehicledogshoesbikemoneyclothesstuffed animalphonefamilycellphoneflowersbedtreenecklacelaptop If you like these check my TPT store for other Needs/Wants items:Needs
Preview of CREDIT, CREDIT SCORES AND RATINGS , Economics, Life Skills, Personal Finance

CREDIT, CREDIT SCORES AND RATINGS , Economics, Life Skills, Personal Finance

CreditThe Importance of Your Credit ScoreAn easy to implement and an effective lesson. This complete learning package will teach students how lenders determine credit risk, how a person’s credit score/rating is determined, explain the role of credit bureaus, the importance and benefits of good credit, and how to read a credit report. Essential and practical topics for our students.Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan2. PowerPoint Presentation3. Credit; The Importance of Your Credit Score: Reading w
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 Financial Literacy Unit: Personal Finance Skills Students Need Before Graduation

Financial Literacy Unit: Personal Finance Skills Students Need Before Graduation

Created by
History Gal
This financial literacy lesson covers a variety of personal finance skills and topics including giving students a reality check about how much it costs to live on their own, credit card debt, car and student loans, creating a budget, how to write a check, how banks work, compounding interest and the Rule of 72. This mini-unit fits in well with a Civics or Economics class. It also makes a great end of year financial literacy unit for seniors. The lesson does requires internet access. (13 pages)Af
Preview of End or Beginning of the Year Social Studies Activity: Designing a New State

End or Beginning of the Year Social Studies Activity: Designing a New State

I created a version for younger students (grades 1-3), but it can be used for any grade level. You can find that resource here. The version on this page is more suitable for students in grades 3 and up. This idea came to me after my students finished their end-of-year testing. Since all of our social studies standards were taught before the test, I needed something for my students to do after the test. In "Designing a New State", students get to create a brand new state for the United States.
Preview of United States Symbols Mega Unit American Symbols Activities Anchor Charts

United States Symbols Mega Unit American Symbols Activities Anchor Charts

This is a 227 page MEGA set for your United States Symbols Unit! This will be all you need to teach the American Symbols to your students. This set is great for 1st-3rd graders and includes the bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, the American Flag, the White House, the Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, The Lincoln Memorial, the Liberty Bell, and the US Capitol!Included in this set:⭐Pages 2-76 Posters (includes the national anthem, pledge, what a symbol is, what a monument is, and 9 US symbols - in
Preview of Printable Play Money

Printable Play Money

Printable Play Money for money units, dramatic play, classroom currency, positive behavior awards, and to help build financial literacy skills in the classroom and at home!This set includes realistic U.S. One, Five, Ten, Twenty, Fifty & One Hundred Dollar Bills. The fronts and backs are aligned so the bills can be printed one or two-sided. Print the play money on white or color copy paper, then cut the bills apart to use! Multiple copies of the same bill are included on each page so it is p
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
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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.