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Middle school economics literature circles for staff and administrators
Lawn Boy Novel Study Digital Comprehension Questions Vocabulary Activities
LIGHT a FIRE of entrepreneurship in your students with this EXHILARATING novel. Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen is an OUT of THIS WORLD novel to read with your upper elementary or middle school students. Lawn Boy is jam packed with amazing economics vocabulary and teaches students about how hard work pays off.Learn about how Lawn Boy grows a business using his grandfather's lawn mower. A great coming of age story that circles around economics and entrepreneurship. Tie your Social Studies right into yo
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5th - 7th
Lawn Boy Discussion Guide, Chapter Quizzes, & Activities
Gary Paulsen is an all time favorite author with my students! I love to glance around my classroom during reading groups to see my students absorbed in the books we are reading. Gary Paulsen's Lawn Boy will keep your students laughing and wondering what could possibly happen next!This resource includes:Teacher discussion guide with prepared questions for each chapterChapter vocabulary wordsChapter quizzes with answer keyOn Your Questions for students to reflect and write their thoughts and opin
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4th - 7th
The Lemonade War - Novel Study with STEM
This product has everything you need for the book study! It includes a reading response journal with questions and economics terms highlighted, character trait organizers, end of book questions, writing prompt, design a stand economics activity, and a STEM activity! My students love this book. It is highly engaging, funny, and has so many economics terms. Check out my store for a math task card set based on the book and other novel studies and economics lessons.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Lemonade War Bundle - Novel Study, STEM, Math Task Cards
Teacher Shortages in America - How Schools are Coping
Teacher Shortages in America - How Schools are Coping To what extent are underqualified adults, staff, substitute teachers, teachers' assistants and administrators lacking subject matter expertise teaching America's youth in the classroom? How many students are being shoved into a classroom to "double up" when a teacher is absent, so one teacher can cover two classes? How many states and school districts are resorting to online education after the COVID pandemic to fill vacancies and close gaps
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
High School Social Science Bell Ringers BUNDLE
High School Bell Ringers BUNDLEFrom Government to Economics, set your classes off right with this collection of Bell-Ringer Prompts and activities!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Financial Planner for Students Teachers, Budget, Save, Invest Money, Credit Wise
Introducing your cutting-edge Financial Planner, your trusted companion for helping students learn and understand finances, budgeting, and the importance of saving. Or, use it yourself on your path to financial success. Designed with precision and tailored to your unique needs, this intelligent tool combines expert monthly organization with intuitive long-term planning to empower you in achieving your financial goals.With your Financial Planner, you can effortlessly organize and manage your fina
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Stagnant Teacher Salaries in America - USA Education is Failing Teachers
Stagnant Teacher Salaries in America - USA Education is Failing Teachers Discover why teachers are quitting across the United States, leaving the education profession and schools across the nation are experiencing teacher shortages. Following a 3 year COVID pandemic and extended lockdowns, students are struggling to catch up academically in the classroom and hiring qualified teachers has become increasingly difficult for school districts.Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Outline (4 pages)- 1 In
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Economics of Western Expansion in America Cross Curricular Social Studies & Math
This is a short passage about an entrepreneur moving west not to find gold but to grow fruit. It is a true story about a man who carried fruit trees in his wagon going west. There are 6 math word problems that utilize money and economics as well as decision making. There are four economics related questions pertaining to the passage and a critical thinking chart to complete. Students will read for information, demonstrate understanding of economic concepts of supply and demand as well as opp
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5th - 9th
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10 Economics Posters | Interesting Quotes for Economics Classrooms
Download this pack of 10 posters featuring thought-provoking quotes about economics. Great for brightening up your classroom bulletin boards. FORMAT: High Quality PDF FilesThis product is also included in the following bundle (30% off!):High School Classroom Decor MEGA BUNDLE #2PRINTING ADVICE:To use these posters, simply print as with any other document on your computer and then laminate. Another great option is to send the posters to a professional printing service which tends to make the colo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Business_Gas Hits Yearly High_Current Events News Article Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. Prices at the pump climbed to their highest level of the year as oil prices pushed past $92 a barrel. The national average for regular gas hit $3.88 a gallon on Monday, the highest price since October 2022.
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6th - 12th
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Race to the Top: 850 is the Spot (credit score game)
Education is key! As a teacher I often find myself trying to not only educate my students but to also prepare them for life. I have found that many people lack an understanding of credit and it’s importance in our society even as adults.
The objective of 850 Credit Score is to show students the short and long-term impact of decisions made in the classroom. It is important that students not only educate themselves in a classroom settings but understand principles that impact there lives in th
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3rd - 12th
Career Pathway Discussion (Middle School) Slides
Career Pathway Discussion for Middle SchoolSlide show includes:Career Pathway Youtube video (link included)Top 10 Job to Invest In Youtuve Video (link included)Post Secondary Pathway OptionsNationwide Salary Average (2016) by Education LevelNationwide Unemployment Average (2016) by Education LevelDiscussion QuestionsCreated for 7th and 8th grade Career and Education Pathway discussion. Time need: 40 minutes or less (including videos)Created by Kayla Matlock 2020.Videos from Youtube (link include
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Project Lead the Way's Design & Modeling Curriculum Bundle
Reading Strategies, Booklet, Rubric & Social Studies Activities to 4 books
Get ready school year!
You will be set with this already ready for you.
Editable and ready to print reading group booklet including reading strategies, lesson plan, economy connection activities to 4 books, rubric and schedule organizer.
Give your students a chance to show their thinking and creativity skills with this awesome balance between literacy and economics.
Use the reading strategies and a booklet with any books! I've suggested 4 great books but maybe you have others you would l
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3rd - 8th
Economics Focused Book Groups
This series of book group packets guides teachers and students through the reading of five YA novels, all of which have underlying economic principles written in to them. This set of book group packets pairs well with social studies curriculum and also integrates some math word problems into your studies. The set includes the following books:
Crunch by Leslie Connor, 490L,
Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen, 780L, R Guided Reading
The Toothpaste Millionaire By Jean Merrill, 820L, S Guided Reading
The
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4th - 6th
Weekly-Hourly-Planner
Weekly planner with half hour schedule from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. This template is designed for fans of real action and organization.Sections available in this template:Schedule every half hour in the left side of the spread page.Vertical daily columns.Section week.Page Orientation: Landscape 8X11 inIt covers a 14-hour period from 7 am to 10 pm in 30-minute intervalsThe list of tasks and notes at the bottomColor scheme: black Easily printable
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Three Little Wolves and Big Bad Pig Economics Connection
The three little wolves build several houses out of different materials, but the big bad pig uses different tools to destroy each one. Finally, the house they build out of flowers appeals to the pig, and they all live happily ever after.
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3rd - 6th
Bank Magic: Financial Literacy for Young People
Bank Magic began as Murray’s response to the questions and conversations that came from his clients. He was inspired to provide his clients and in particular, their children, with sound advice on managing their finances. He often heard his clients say, “No one ever taught me about this” or “This is the stuff I wish they taught me in school.” These questions and conversations became the inspiration for this book.
This book reflects Murray’s passion for sharing his real-world insight on money wit
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
World_Silicon Valley Bank Crash_Current Events News Article Reading_2023
US regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank yesterday in what is the second-largest failure of a financial institution in US history, following Washington Mutual during the height of the global financial crisis in 2008. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. assumed control of Silicon Valley Bank via a new entity a day after depositors began withdrawing their money on fears of the bank's solvency, also known as a bank run. Follow Us on Twitter @NewsLessonPlansMake learning rigorous & relevant
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6th - 12th
The Toothpaste Millionaire (by Jean Merrill) Reading Group Packet
This packet guides students through their reading of The Toothpaste Millionaire, by Jean Merrill, in three parts while focusing on literary reading standards from the Common Core.
The Toothpaste Millionaire is a short book that students often breeze through, missing much of the vocabulary, depth, and well developed themes. By using this book as in a guided reading group teachers are able to ask students to pause and examine the author's opinions on race and economics. There are even many math
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4th - 6th
Economics Short Story: The Boys of Brooklyn Head South
This is a short story about a group of Union soldiers in a civil war camp who are faced with economic decisions and challenges. They must somehow develop a way to raise money for a new baseball, a camp past time favorite. They soon discover the power of scarcity, demand and productivity. Topics covered include: Impact of increased productivity, opportunity cost, the influence of price incentives, and the benefits of specialization. There are two sets of leveled questions. Review questions c
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4th - 8th
FINANCIAL LITERACY: A 40 STATEMENT, TRUE/FALSE QUIZ W/ ANSWER KEY
This is a 40 statement financial literacy quiz. It is interesting because it covers a variety of topics within financial literacy. There is an answer key, as well. It can be used in a center, a take home quiz, or as a group quiz. Some of the items are not only fascinating, but the information is beneficial to all! There is a famous old quote listed at the top of the quiz, which dates back to the 1500's! Thanks so much for visiting!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
BUNDLE: Social Studies Activities {4 connecting book}
How to get students to build a deeper understanding of their book discussions? Try tying in connections to economics. These questions are suitable for small groups of students to use during book discussion, use them in a class read aloud and post them online, print them off or add them to your book talk booklets.This product is PDF and easy to print off, ready to use. Save! In this bundle get all four connection activities, group thinking and critical thinking mini lesson leads. Start book discu
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3rd - 7th
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Reading Comprehension with Questions - Economics, Internationalism, Scarcity
This is a page and half reading that comes with questions based on the reading.This has 8 short answer questions that all come directly from the reading. This reading covers-Scarcity-Internationalism-Globalization-Supply -Demand-Exports-Imports-Commercial
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Economics and Innovation Chat Pack
The economics and innovation chat pack has been designed to activate prior knowledge; develop connections; extend ideas about the choices people make when buying, selling, consuming or creating a service or product.
This activity invites student to explore and consider the role of innovators and entrepreneurs within an economic system.
Chat packs are designed to be a pressure free opportunity for students to develop speaking, listening and recording skills while sharing their current ideas and k
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4th - 6th
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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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