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5th grade economics thematic unit plans for International Baccalaureate
Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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2nd - 7th
An Inquiry Based Math Project The American Revolution
Get ready to take a journey of math adventures back in time to the American Revolution with this inquiry based math project. It offers collaborative learning and hands on inquiry requiring the children to solve problems, think critically and apply their knowledge of measure and scale, fractions, ratio tables and word problems with the four operations as they plan military strategies and solve problems for the Colonial and British armies. Text is included with data that the children will have
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4th - 6th
Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
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5th - 8th
Wants vs. Needs Economics Sorting Worksheet
Great practice for sorting words (no pictures) into the Wants or Needs category. This can be a great assessment! It can also be used for homework or practice. Great follow-up to my wants vs. needs sorting center. I also have a wants/needs sorting worksheet with pictures! Check them out! :) I have many Economics resources available in my store--natural/human/capital resources, goods/services, producer/consumers, etc.
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K - 5th
Also included in: Economics Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grades - Worksheets and Center Activities
An IB PYP Media Inquiry How We Express Ourselves Through Advertising
How We Express Ourselves - As our children are inundated with media advertising from every conceivable source, this complete IB PYP unit of inquiry gives them an incredible insight, through the central idea, of how the media impacts our thinking and decision making.This 90+ page packet is filled with trans-disciplinary, interactive, hands on activities that engage and promote questioning within the children. My 5th graders were thoroughly involved throughout this inquiry. It can of course be ada
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3rd - 6th
IB PYP Complete Unit of Government Structures: Civics, Citizens, Civil Rights
Welcome to the world of civics! This is a 6 week transdisciplinary unit study with the theme of How We Organise Ourselves. Using the idea of what it means to be a citizen in the world, we inquire into the central idea and how leaders have governed world citizens over time, with various outcomes and effects upon society. With over 150 pages of hands on activities and lessons, this is a complete unit of inquiry. UK &; USA spelling included. The summative assessment has an emphasis on action
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3rd - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry Earth's Structure and Landforms
Take the children to the centre of the Earth! Be the Miss Frizz of your classroom with this complete earth science, IB PYP unit of inquiry. How the World Works: Central idea: The Earth’s structure is constantly changing through processes and forces that can impact society. This unit is all about the amazing moving and shaking of our Earth’s surface, as we explore the science behind plate tectonics and how the processes under the Earth lead to the movement and changing of our world as we know it
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3rd - 6th
Adaptations of Living Things an IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry
UPDATED: New and improved pictures, graphic organisers and hands on critical thinking activities. Science experiments galore in this IB PYP complete unit of inquiry! And flipables, foldables, gardening and group work, webquests, neighbourhood nature walks, and the science goes on and on. Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 150 pages full of hands on, concept based inquiry that engages and provokes with authentic, hands on learning in this complete, interactive science unit of i
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3rd - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry of Ocean Life
Another IB PYP unit of inquiry. Experiments ! Math fun! Food chains! And inquiry based flipables, foldables, gardening, web quests, and the science goes on and on. This makes you the coolest teacher ever! Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 70 pages full of hands on inquiry that engages and promotes learning in this complete, interactive science unit of inquiry. I created this for our IB PYP theme of Sharing the Planet. Designed for my 3rd graders, this unit can be used with 3rd
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3rd - 5th
A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry How We Express Ourselves with Fairy Tales
Fairy tales. An inherent part of childhood that take us on adventures of fantasy and culture. This complete IB PYP unit of inquiry delves into the imaginative world of classic fairy tales from around the world as we explore the central idea of:People around the world create stories to express emotion, ideas and values.With over 180 pages of trans disciplinary, hands on, inquiry based activities that provoke and engage, we develop our reading skills and strategies as we analyse different tales a
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2nd - 5th
Money: A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry
How does money affect everyday life? The struggle becomes real for the kids with many critical thinking activities. Through all of the curricular areas, the children learn about the origins of money, the difference between wants and needs, banking and budgeting and they explore the myriad of ways decisions about money can affect our lives. The culmination dives into careers and how our choice of career will ultimately shape our lifestyle. Lots of hands on inquiry into social studies, math and li
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3rd - 6th
Economics Unit Digital Only Distance Learning
Your students will learn about economics in this unit that includes an informational text and a unit test. Now you can take your learning digital using your Google Drive! This unit includes digital options only. It includes a digital version of the student text with the reading questions that the students can complete online using Google Slides. The unit test comes a Google Forms version that is graded automatically.If you would like a printable, paper-based unit that include a lapbook or intera
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3rd - 5th
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An IB PYP Complete Unit of Inquiry into Beliefs and Values
This is a comprehensive 6 week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit of inquiry, investigating the theme of Who We Are and the concepts of beliefs and values, influence and behaviour and how they shape our lives. With over 120 pages of hands on inquiry-based activities and concept-based learning experiences, you will find everything you need for a complete unit of inquiry, saving you time, with these ready-made templates and planned lesson suggestions. Reading material includes non-fiction articles cove
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4th - 5th
Shark Tank Elementary Entrepreneur Project and Elementary Economics Unit BUNDLE
Take the planning and prep out of teaching economics to elementary students with this ECONOMICS BUNDLE! This bundle includes the full, multi-week best seller Shark Tank project and a full Introduction to Economics Elementary Level unit with 13 learning activities and teaching tools!Check out each listing for full descriptions and previews!⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEWS ABOVE! ⭐ Shark Tank:Loosely inspired on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle scho
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2nd - 5th
An IB PYP Concept Provocation Bundle Complete Programme of Inquiry
Inquiry stems from questions and the focus of this bundle of provocation packs aligned with the concepts for the IB PYP develop conceptual thinking and questioning skills in your students. The art of the provocation is where we bring the magic and wonder to the inquiry. This complete bundle is packed full of images that all relate to the concepts within the IB PYP transdisciplinary themes:Who We AreHow We Express OurselvesWhere We Are in Place and TimeSharing the PlanetHow the World WorksHow We
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3rd - 6th
4th Grade Economics Unit for Georgia Standards
This document includes 13 pages of economic vocabulary practice.
It integrates the vocabulary words opportunity costs, price incentives, specialization, voluntary exchange, trade, interdependence, scarcity, and more into the social studies units covered by the Georgia Performance Standards (Native Americans, European exploration, colonies, Revolutionary War, new government, westward expansion, and reform movements).
These pages are great to use at the end of the year as a review or throughou
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3rd - 5th
An Inquiry Based Halloween Math Project Data Analysis, Geometry, Measure
This Halloween themed math inquiry will challenge your upper grades thinkers! Inquiry based math offers collaborative learning and hands on inquiry requiring the children to solve problems, think critically and apply their knowledge of data analysis (data is provided), volume, fractions, area, geometry, place value and operations., as they plan and build a haunted house using 3d shapes. Research will be necessary as the children have to know the country and culture of where their haunted house
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4th - 6th
Community Helper Hat Crafts
Use these cut and paste hats to inspire children to believe they can become great helpers of their communities.
The following hats are included:
Police
Firefighter
Hard Hat (Helmet for Construction and many Engineer Jobs)
Just simply print on white or colored card stock and glue to a sentence strip to make a hat.
I hope you and your kids enjoy this cute project! :)
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PreK - 5th
An IB PYP Complete Science Inquiry Forces & Motion with Digital Included
Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering and discovery! THIS is inquiry! This is all about having the children think creatively and critically! This is where we enable their thinking to shine through. This 6 week IB PYP transdisciplinary inquiry with the theme of How THE World Works. Using the idea of how our understanding of the concepts of innovation, force and motion, and structures can bring improvements to design and technology, we inquire into the central idea through skills-ba
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3rd - 6th
Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)**
This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more!
This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
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3rd - 8th
Economy Unit
This unit is intended and incorporated third grade Illinois Social Studies Standards as of 2017. However, can be used for grades 2-4. The product has more than 10 days worth of lesson plans. Each lesson has a clear description or expectations, pictures when needed!
DAY 1: Vocabulary
DAY 2: Needs and wants
DAY 3: Applying for a job writing and video activity
DAY 4: Make bank accounts- step by step directions with pictures
DAY 5: Budget
DAY 6: Scenarios of good money habits
DAY 7-10: Cl
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2nd - 5th
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Economics Unit: Elementary {Digital & PDF Included}
Economics Unit for elementary students is a hands-on unit that combines social studies and language arts skills! Everything you need to teach about resources, goods and services, specialization, and economic choice and opportunity cost can be found here! Whether teaching in-person or remotely, this unit provides a variety of activities to teach about economics.To take a closer look at this unit, be sure to check out the product preview at the top of the page!What will I find in this unit?This Ec
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3rd - 5th
A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry Rocks and Minerals
Experiments ! Math fun! Science stuff! And flipables, foldables, web quests, and the science goes on and on. This makes you the coolest teacher ever! Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 80 pages full of hands on inquiry that engages and promotes learning in this complete, interactive science unit of inquiry. I created this for our IB PYP theme of How the World Works with our central idea of: Scientific principles create and shape the rocks on earth. Lines of inquiry: How are the
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3rd - 5th
Entrepreneur Project- DIY: Open for Business
Entrepreneur Project- DIY (Do It Yourself) Open for Business: is multi-step, long term economics project for students of all abilities and varied grade levels to learn how to form a small business and become young entrepreneurs.
Students of all ages are very aware of the hard economic times that many are experiencing in the country, in their neighborhoods and even in their own homes.
This project allows students to see that with creativity, ingenuity, organization, hard work, dedication, m
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2nd - 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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