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Critical thinking economics lectures for Google Apps
Economics Ultimate Semester Course Bundle! (Print & Distance Learning!)
Are you teaching Economics for the first time and feeling way over your head? Have you taught it a few times, but feel like you're ready to take your lessons to the next level? This Semester Course Bundle is yours. If I had to sum up my teaching style and the way my units are structured, I would refer to what my students have said. They call my curriculum fun, interesting, challenging, and relevant (many have told me it's the most relevant class they took in their 13 years of school). After all,
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10th - 12th
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Economic Systems & the Zombie Apocalypse Economy (Distance Learning!)
Infusing economics lessons with creativity, critical thinking, and straight up fun is one of my favorite things to do. Every year my students come alive as they imagine a scenario where the zombie apocalypse has finally happened, and out of this ruin they are tasked with building a new economy. I laugh walking around listening to my students figure out how to build infrastructure that will protect them from the zombies while figuring out how to not let their new cities run out of scarce resource
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10th - 12th
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Supply Meets Demand Economics Lesson (Distance Learning!)
I'm Mrs. P and I have a true passion for making Econ engaging. Every year, I love getting to the "Supply Meets Demand" lesson because it's a day full of students going "oh, that makes so much sense!" and "I get why stores do that now!" Gotta love those "a-ha!" moments. It's my philosophy that Economics should be anything but boring- after all, every single part is relevant to students. Watch your students make these connections, get excited, and engage with the material with these awesome lesson
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9th - 12th
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Free Trade & the Global Economy Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning!)
I love teaching about free trade because it’s so current, relevant, and easily applicable to students. And since I’m all about student engagement, seeing students excitedly showing their friends the political cartoon they’re creating about free trade makes me smile. Students can be so creative, witty, and thoughtful when we give them the opportunity- and making political cartoons is a beautiful way to disguise some critical thinking.This lesson will teach your students all about free trade and t
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10th - 12th
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) & Standard of Living Econ Lesson *Distance Learning
I love student engagement! So when I teach this GDP lesson (& student research activities), I'm thrilled when I hear my students excitedly nudging their friends, saying things like "did you see Liechtenstein's GDP per capita?! Why is it so high?!" I love watching them think critically about a topic that could otherwise be (mis)interpreted as dry. I can't wait for you to see your students come alive as they understand and then research GDP across the world.This lesson will teach your students
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10th - 12th
Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF) Economics Lesson (Distance Learning!)
Imagine your students are stuck on an island and they must make some pretty tough choices: build a shelter or gather some fruit. Their time is scarce, so they must divide their time wisely. As a one-person economy, they’ve got to produce at maximum capacity to survive. This is the opening activity I use in this lesson on the production possibilities frontier. You see, my philosophy is that students learn best when their interest level is high and their engagement is maximized. In this lesson, yo
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10th - 12th
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4 Market Structures Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning)
Looking for a fresh way to teach the 4 market structures? Want your students to be engaged in researching relevant, current markets? This engaging lesson is for you! By the end of this lesson your students will not only understand the concepts, but they’ll be able to point to real examples as they create a beautifully designed profile on 4 companies. The lesson begins with a warm up to draw on students’ prior knowledge of markets. Then they’ll engage with a 15 to 20-minute lecture where there ar
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Markets, Businesses, & Labor Unit Bundle w/Exam (Distance Learning!)
Money: Borrow, Earn, Save & Spend - Reading & Social Studies
This no prep informational text focuses on MONEY: borrow, earn, save, and spend. "Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies & science topics in a newspaper format. This resource will help build your students' vocabulary. Questions and worksheets are aligned with CCSS reading standards and social studies standards. Available in Google Slides.Vocabulary: borrow, earn, money, save, & spendPages:1: Google Slides Link2 - 3: Newspaper - Informational Text4: Comprehension Qu
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Macroeconomics Notes | Economic Indicators | GDP | Inflation Rate | Practice
Need a refresh on your Economics Presentations and Notes? This product is an clean, modern, up-to-date interactive Google Slides Presentation that introduces basic macroeconomic concepts including the government's goals of Economic Growth (Nominal and Real GDP and Real GDP per capita), Maximum Employment (Unemployment Rate), and Price & Market Stability (Consumer Price Index and Inflation Rate).⁘ WHAT'S INCLUDED ⁘Daily Detailed Lesson Plans (approximately 5 days)Cloze Notes (with key)Foundat
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to Ethics Lecture with Activities for High School Philosophy
This lesson is for an introduction to the study of ethics within the high school philosophy classroom. The lecture and activities were designed for an IB Philosophy course but work well with any high school philosophy class. Included you will find:14-slide lecture available as a PowerPoint and as Google Slides™Speaker notes included in the lecture slides and as a separate printable PDFGuided notes for students to follow along with print and digital optionsReading questions that accompany an exce
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Intro to Economics: the 7 Principles of Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning!)
Every semester, I am genuinely excited to introduce my students to the wondrous world of economics. I love the ah-ha moments as students start to take their observations of the world and our economy and make connections to how the real-world works. I want my students to be excited about economics, so this lesson is designed to directly apply the 7 principles of economics to students’ lives. With an engaging combination of content, creative activities, and application, students find this lesson r
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10th - 12th
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The Demand Curve Economics Lesson (Distance Learning!)
I'm Mrs. P and I'm all about student engagement. So when the team leader of each competing group of Econ students runs (okay, speed walks) up to me excitedly whispering the factor shifting the demand curve, it brings a smile to my face. Bringing interactive games, activities, and lectures to my Economics classroom renews my passion for teaching every day. I can't wait for you to see your students come alive as they learn about the demand curve.These 3 lessons will teach students all about the de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Business Cycle Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning!)
My main goal with all my lessons is student engagement! At every turn, I load my lessons with relevant questions that connect what students are learning to the real world. My favorite part of this lesson is when students "diagnose the US economy" and put that business cycle knowledge to the test! They love chatting about the different indicators while they research- and they love guessing where the economy will be by the time they graduate! I can't wait for you to see your students come alive as
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10th - 12th
The Supply Curve Economics Lesson (Distance Learning!)
I'm Mrs. P and student engagement is my jam. Coming into the supply and demand unit, my students usually think that supply or sellers have nothing to do with them. Well, I love to flip the switch and put them into the seller's shoes. Watching students think, act, and make decisions as a seller makes traditionally dry content absolutely captivating. These 2-3 lessons (about 50 mins each) will teach students all about the supply curve. I usually teach these lessons after spending three days coveri
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9th - 12th
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Intro to the US Economy Escape Room-Inspired Activity & Lesson (Distance Learn!)
Every year I find it difficult for my US History students to truly grasp the content without a baseline understanding of how the economy works. I created this lesson and escape room-inspired activity to help students understand the basics of supply and demand, the business cycle, capitalism, and how the Constitution tells Congress to interact with the economy. I use this escape room-inspired, low prep, engaging activity the first day of my American Economy Thematic Unit for US History. However,
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: US Economy Thematic Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
Employment Forms | Paystub | Taxes | W-4 | Google Slides | Cloze Notes
Are you looking for a QUICK overview of the basic employment forms with examples? This is a simple, clean Google Slides Presentation of the W-2, I-9, W-4, and 1040 forms along with an explanation of a Paystub and basic deductions. Students will follow along with Cloze Notes. A KEY for the notes is provided.These notes will not take an entire class period. Links to short videos and suggested activities are also included to round out a 40-minute period.
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8th - 12th
ECON & PERSONAL FINANCE SLIDES BUNDLE
These presentations are great for lecture and class discussion in an Economics and Personal Finance course. Primary and secondary sources are embedded right into the presentation. Each presentation has a free guided notes and study guide to make sure your students follow along and get what they need to know. GET EVERY UNIT PRESENTATION THAT COVERS EVERY STANDARD.Unit 1 - Economic Fundamentals - SSEF1, SSEF2, SSEF3, & SSEF4Unit 2 - Microeconomics - SSEMI1, SSEMI2, & SSEMI3Unit 3 - Macroe
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9th - 12th
Unemployment Rate & Types Economics Lesson! (Distance Learning)
Unemployment is one of my absolute favorite lessons to teach. After all, many students either have jobs or are looking for one- so this topic is one they’re already receptive to. And since my passion is student engagement, these lessons are jam packed with fun, interactive activities designed to make the content intriguing.This lesson will teach your students all about what unemployment is, how we calculate it, and the four main types. Each day will open with an engaging warm up activity, reflec
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10th - 12th
Intro to Post-Colonial Theory and Literary Criticism
This Interactive Google Slideshow introduces students to key theories, terms, ideologies, and questions pertaining to Post-Colonial Theory and Literary Criticism. They will learn about colonialism, cultural appropriation, eurocentrism, imperialism, hegemony, decolonization, and more. Current and relevant videos are embedded throughout the presentation to encourage engagement and discussion. Many questions for Post-Colonial Criticism are provided; these may be copied and pasted for critical analy
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Price Controls Lesson & Minimum Wage Debate (Distance Learning!)
I'm Mrs. P and my passion is student engagement. Let me tell you- minimum wage debates are about as engaging as it gets! After all, when else will you overhear your students excitedly, yet quietly, plotting to win the debate by discussing the finer points of how the supply and demand curves interact in the labor market? When else will you hear your quieter students boldly, proudly speak up about how the local minimum wage raise has made their job hunt harder? If you enjoy watching your students
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10th - 12th
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Employment Law Slideshow & Activity
This employment law resource provides an introduction and overview of relevant employment laws including:Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Title VII of the Civil Rights ActAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)Equal Pay Act (EPA)Slideshow can be reviewed individually or as a classStudents will complete an activity at the end of the slideshow in whi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Business Activities Bundle
Factors of Production Economics Lesson (Distance Learning!)
Truly memorable lessons are always my goal. After all, if a lesson is engaging, interactive and relevant, students are bound to remember the content not only to pass the exam, but to remember vital economic concepts into adulthood. That’s why this lesson on the factors of production is jam packed with activities, clear content, examples, and student creativity. Students will learn the material and then apply the concepts they’ve just learned immediately as they create their own entrepreneurial s
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10th - 12th
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Epistemology Lesson: Kant, Hegel, and Sartre for High School Philosophy
This philosophy lesson on epistemology focuses on the philosophers Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Jean-Paul Sartre. The topic of identity is explored through this lesson so it works very well for the IB core theme of "Being Human." This lesson was developed for an IB Philosophy class but it works well with any high school philosophy class that is covering epistemology. The PowerPoint contains extensive notes for the teacher on each slide. Included in this lesson:16-slide Power
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
UPDATE: Macroeconomics Notes | Fiscal and Monetary Policy | Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve has changed the way it implements Monetary Policy and is on a mission to close the curriculum gap between reality and what is being taught in schools. See the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis resources page. Don’t have time to drudge through the articles? No worries! I have you covered with my updated Fiscal and Monetary Policy notes!This product is an interactive Google Slides Presentation and Cloze Notes that introduce basic macroeconomic concepts. It includes:Detailed Dai
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9th - 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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