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9th grade economics songs
Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?
This is a powerful lesson for students to see a modern connection to the past.Before this lesson, you should discuss with students how the North was complicit in slavery as much as the South was in the years prior to the Civil War. Northerners profited greatly off the backs of slave labor, whether they would have wanted to admit it or not. This lesson poses the question: Do we profit from slavery today?It uses multi-media clips about Nike and Apple as well as a song called "Are My Hands Clean"
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6th - 12th
Economics Songs Mini Book
Economics Songs Mini Book
Need an engaging way to teach economic terms? Feel like singing (or not?)? Then I have the resource for you!
This easy-to-assemble mini book teaches these basic economics terms: consumer, producer, wants, needs, goods, services, money, bartering, scarcity, natural resources, human resources, and capital resources
Catchy songs are used to teach the concepts. Sing hits like “I Will Survive” to teach about wants vs. needs, “Happy” to teach about services, or “You Mak
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2nd - 9th
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Econ Stories "Fear the Boom and Bust" Video: Keynes vs. Hayek Worksheet
Created by YouTube Econ site "Econ Stories", "Fear the Boom and Bust", pits Keynes and Hayek in an epic rap battle that weigh in on the main central questions of our economic of our time. An engaging way of reviewing Keynesian Economics and its detractors with the help of John Maynard Keynes and F.A. Hayek. Great for a high school Gov or Econ class.
You Tube Video = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nERTFo-Sk
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9th - 12th
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Feudalism: The Middle Ages Rap
I used the song C.R.E.A.M (Cash rules everything around me) by Wu Tang and made it Castles Rise Everywhere Around Me. This song is all about the different social groups that took part in feudalism and the Manorial System. Here is a preview down below.
Serfs grew food on land that was arable
Being a peasant probably was terrible
Nobles and peasants are not comparable
Clothes were scarce so undies aren’t wearable
These ages were dark and the plague was black
But nothing was as scary as a Viking
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3rd - 12th
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The Great Depression, the New Deal and Alabama's "Song of the South"
With this Google Form, students will be tasked with identifying concepts learned in a study of the Great Depression and the New Deal in the lyrics of country band Alabama's Song of the South. A different way to evaluate student learning of this time in history that is fun and interesting. It can be used as formative or summative assessment and we often sing it together for a bit of extra credit!
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9th - 12th
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HipHoponomics Lyrical Lesson: "The Battle for Trade"
One of the most popular songs off my 2017 album, "HipHoponomics Vol. 2: The Man, The Myth, Adam Smith", "The Battle for Trade" delves into the important (and very timely) Free Trade vs. Protectionist debate, featuring soundbites from two individuals who embody each side of this debate, namely the late economist Milton Friedman (Free Trade) and President Donald Trump (Protectionist). The song is set up as a rap battle between a supporter of free trade and a supporter of protectionism, with each
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9th - 12th
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Traditional Economic System with Moana
This is a quick and easy way to introduce or review the traditional economic system. Using the song "Where You Are" from Moana, students will identify the features and challenges of a traditional economic system.
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6th - 9th
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Economics Songs Mini Book Free Sample
Economics Songs Mini Book Free Sample
Are you economically minded? Then you probably like free samples, and I have the resource for you!
This is a free sample of my larger Economics Songs Mini Book (found here: Economics Songs Mini Book) It includes lyrics to two songs, one about consumers/producers and one about wants/needs.
Worried about your singing voice? Don’t be! I’ve recorded the songs and links are included so that you can listen and/or play for your class.
Looking for more? Th
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2nd - 9th
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Income Inequality: popular music and social justice
Music and social justice have always had close ties. Music has been used for centuries to pass on important life lessons and to motivate change. Many artists have recorded songs that seek to empower the listener to make social change. In addition, pop culture can help youth to discuss important social issues with peers; talking about social issues with peers can be daunting, particularly if the youth lives and goes to school in an atmosphere in which they know that their viewpoint is not necess
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Principled Music series: popular music and social justice
ECONOMICS AND MUSIC PROJECT
Students love music! Music can be a great tool to engage students in learning. I've created a project that challenges students to find song lyrics that relate to economic concepts. This counts as a test grade and is a wonderful way to get students to think outside the box and have fun while reviewing economic concepts.
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9th - 12th
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HipHoponomics Lyrical Lesson: "The Brexit Battle Rap (Leave or Remain?)"
The official Brexit rap battle! Off of "HipHoponomics Vol. 2: The Man, The Myth, Adam Smith", this song delves into the Brexit debate, featuring soundbites from two individuals come immediately to mind when thinking of each side of the “Leave” and “Remain” debate, namely the British politician and Eurosceptic Nigel Farage (Leave) and former Prime Minster David Cameron (Remain). The song is set up as a rap battle between a supporter of the “Remain” side and a supporter of the “Leave” side. Alth
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9th - 12th
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The Industrial Revolution Rap: DON"T BUY! PRODUCT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
John D. Rockafellar---Carnegie, currency, inflation,Ida Tarbell,Standard Oil, Laissez Faire, American Dream, Pullman Strike,unions,and trustbusters are all mentioned in this rap about the Industrial Revolution.
After reflecting on this product, I realize people like it, but I feel I can do better. I will repost when I feel it is up to par.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ECONOMICS AND MUSIC PROJECT RUBRIC
Students love music! Music can be a great tool to engage students in learning. I've created a project that challenges students to find song lyrics that relate to economic concepts. This counts as a test grade and is a wonderful way to get students to think outside the box and have fun while reviewing economic concepts. This is a rubric that you can use when grading the presentations and projects.
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9th - 12th
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Elastic and Inelastic Demand Economics Song To One Direction Story of My Life
When teaching elastic and inelastic demand, I accidentally switched the two. Therefore, to make sure that my students were not confused, I wrote this song to properly explain the difference between elastic and inelastic demand. This song is written to the music of One Direction's Story of My Life. It can be sung to a karaoke version of the song.
Lyrics - History MVP: Keep Moving (Economics)
Ryan Stein Presents History MVP is an innovative and exciting teaching tool that supports the Virginia social studies curriculum. Through upbeat music and lyrics, the students are motivated to learn Standards of Learning content in a meaningful way. Music is a universal language and medium that crosses all cultures to entertain and educate. Children naturally pick up songs and lyrics which will help in the recall of knowledge and understanding during all assessments. History MVP promotes greater
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2nd - 9th
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The Supply and Demand Rap
These lyrics are very fundamental and basic. I offer plenty of rhymes that will help young people learn the basic concepts of supply and demand. Students will learn about shifting and meeting equilibrium. I use youtube instrumental rap beats to perform it. It goes with about anything I tried.
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8th - 12th
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Mercantilism Rap: It's all about the bullion, baby.
This song taps on the 7 principles of mercantilism (it does not directly mention ALL 7 principles). Here is a sample below.
I wrote the song to flow with the song All About the Benjamin's. Here is a sample:
1500’s come with goods getting sold.
A nation’s wealth based on silver and gold
You can have copper and iron in your fist
But that don’t mean nothing to a merc-ant-ilist
Mercantilists all about getting paid
The best way to do this is balance of trade
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8th - 11th
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Debatin' the Wage (Lyrics Only)
This track is set up as a rap battle between someone opposed to the minimum wage and a supporter of the minimum wage. Soundbites in the song feature economist Walter E. Williams (opposed to the minimum wage), and Senator Bernie Sanders (supporter of the minimum wage). This song deeply explores common and more technical arguments on each side of the debate, and functions as an excellent resource leading up to a class debate or discussion on the topic! The most listened to track off of HipHopon
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9th - 12th
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HipHoponomics: "The Battle for Trade" (Lyrics Only)
One of the most popular songs off my 2017 album, "HipHoponomics Vol. 2: The Man, The Myth, Adam Smith", "The Battle for Trade" delves into the important (and very timely) Free Trade vs. Protectionist debate, featuring soundbites from two individuals who embody each side of this debate, namely the late economist Milton Friedman (Free Trade) and President Donald Trump (Protectionist). The song is set up as a rap battle between a supporter of free trade and a supporter of protectionism, with each s
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9th - 12th
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Division of Labor (Lyrics Only)
This track off of "HipHoponomics Vol. 2: The Man, the Myth, Adam Smith" unpacks Smith’s key concept of the Division of Labor. In Book I, Ch. III of The Wealth of Nations, Smith wrote, “As it is the power of exchanging that gives occasion to the division of labour, so the extent of this division must always be limited by the extent of that power, or, in other words, by the extent of the market.” Duke University economist Mike Munger further expands this point, as he puts it, “As the number of pot
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9th - 12th
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HipHoponomics: "The Brexit Battle Rap (Leave or Remain?)" (Lyrics Only)
The official Brexit rap battle! Off of "HipHoponomics Vol. 2: The Man, The Myth, Adam Smith", this song delves into the Brexit debate, featuring soundbites from two individuals come immediately to mind when thinking of each side of the “Leave” and “Remain” debate, namely the British politician and Eurosceptic Nigel Farage (Leave) and former Prime Minster David Cameron (Remain). The song is set up as a rap battle between a supporter of the “Remain” side and a supporter of the “Leave” side. Althou
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9th - 12th
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The Water Song (Supply and demand)
Here is a sample of the song for you. It focuses on SUPPLY and DEMAND as well as SCARCITY. I sing it along with the instrumental version of the Green Day song "Good Riddance" but you can sing it or rap it to anything you want.
The Water Song
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.
Water, water every where and in the kitchen sink.
There’s water everywhere, but still there’s scarcity.
Water, water everywhere, now listen and think.
Water is inside of me and it makes up my mind.
I dri
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Lyric and Question worksheet - The Singing History Teacher's Economy
Free Lyric and Question worksheet for The Singing History Teacher's Economic Systems Song!Done in Microsoft word so you can edit as needed :)
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6th - 11th
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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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