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8th grade economics homeschool curricula for Microsoft Word
"Ready Player One" Economic Questions
Engage Your Students with "Ready Player One" Economic Questions! Are you seeking immersive and thought-provoking economic questions inspired by the captivating world of "Ready Player One"? Look no further! Explore the Economics of the Oasis: Dive into the economic themes within the Oasis and the real-world implications with these meticulously crafted Depth of Knowledge (DOK) leveled questions. Levels of Understanding: These questions cater to different depths of knowledge: DOK 1: Recall and un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Economic Frameworks of Early Civilizations: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.2.1 - Evaluate how civilizations through clans, leaders, and family groups make economic decisions for that civilization providing a framework for future city-state or nation development. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the w
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5th - 10th
Economic Factors that Influenced U.S. History: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.8.E.1.1 – Examine motivating economic factors that influenced the development of the United States economy over time including scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity costs, incentives, profits, and entrepreneurial aspects.Examples are T
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5th - 10th
Comparing Personal and National Budgeting: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.6 – Compare the national budget process to the personal budget process. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for t
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5th - 10th
Profits, Incentives, and Competition: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.5 – Assess how profits, incentives, and competition motivate individuals, households, and businesses in a free market economy. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative te
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5th - 10th
Financial Institutions in a Market Economy: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.4 – Discuss the function of financial institutions in the development of a market economy. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer
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5th - 10th
Economic Concepts in a Mixed Market Economy: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.3 – Review the concepts of supply and demand, choice, scarcity, and opportunity cost as they relate to the development of the mixed market economy in the United States. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that ass
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5th - 10th
Borrowing, Lending, and Credit: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.2 – Discuss the importance of borrowing and lending in the United States, the government's role in controlling financial institutions, and list the advantages and disadvantages of using credit. A 10 question assessment is on page 2
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5th - 10th
The U.S. Market and Mixed Economy: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.7.E.1.1 – Explain how the principles of a market and mixed economy helped to develop the United States into a democratic nation. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text s
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5th - 10th
Economic Concepts in Early Civilizations: Text, Images and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.3 – Describe the following economic concepts as they relate to early civilization: scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, barter, trade, productive resources (land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship). A 10 question assessment
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5th - 10th
Traditional and Command Economies: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.2 – Describe and identify traditional and command economies as they appear in different civilizations. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is als
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5th - 10th
Economic Growth Throughout U.S. History: Informational Text, Images & Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.E.1.1 – Identify the factors (new resources, increased productivity, education, technology, slave economy, territorial expansion) that increase economic growth. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the st
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5th - 10th
"Explore Economic Themes: The Giver Discussion Questions"
Title: "Explore Economic Themes: The Giver Discussion Questions (DOK 1-3)"Description:Immerse your students in thought-provoking discussions and critical thinking with this comprehensive set of discussion questions centered around economic themes in "The Giver." These questions, spanning Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels 1-3, offer an engaging way to delve into the economic aspects of Lois Lowry's captivating dystopian world.⭐ What's Included:DOK Levels 1-3: Discover a wide range of questions desi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
The U.S. Capitalist Economy: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.7.CG.3.15 - Analyze the advantages of capitalism and the free market in the United States over government-controlled economic systems (e.g., socialism and communism) in regard to economic freedom and raising the standard of living for cit
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5th - 10th
Different Economic Systems of the American Colonies: Text, Images, & Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.8.A.2.3 - Differentiate economic systems of New England, Middle and Southern colonies including indentured servants and slaves as labor sources. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the in
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4th - 9th
Economic/Adulthood 101 Project: Cooking on a Budget: Meal Planning and Prep
Economic/Adulthood 101 Project: Cooking on a Budget: Meal Planning and PreparationINCLUDES: Rationale/Vocabulary/Outline Beyond the economic need for this project, cooking is an essential life skill that students will need as they transition into adulthood. By incorporating cooking projects into the curriculum, students can learn how to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for themselves and others. This equips them with valuable skills that promote self-sufficiency and healthy liv
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Studies - Graph and Chart Skills (1) Reading a Bar Graph worksheet
5 questions about reading the enclosed graph.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Social Studies - Graph and Chart Skills - Bundle
Fable/Story #20 Money
A comparison of two men who much alike but not when it comes to spending money.
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5th - 12th
Community As One (CAO)
Community As One
By Debbie Swartz
CONCEPT: The students and the teacher(s) create a city called Community As One. The city is set up as a miniature city with various jobs and governmental positions held by the students and ran by the students. This has been done in just one of my classes (36 students) and also as an interdisciplinary unit of two or more teachers (100 students). This project is a very flexible activity that will fit almost a
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4th - 9th
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Economics Current Event Reading and Application Assignment
This is an ongoing assignment I use in my classroom every year and all year long. It is great because it makes the students read current event econ articles and it also is pretty foolproof of cheating, etc....The students are actually thinking about econ terms and applying them to the articles.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Better World Shopping: Industrialism today, ethical buying
Every time you buy something, you add to the demand for whatever it is you are buying. Your choices matter, because what you demand affects what producers choose to make. Have you ever thought about using your power to shape demand to change how the goods you buy are produced? If so, you may be ready to join the ranks of consumers who shop to change the world. This webquest asks students to research what companies today use ethical guidelines as they run their businesses. I usually use this aft
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7th - 12th
Budget project: the game of life (editable resource with links)
Directions for students:For this project, you will learn what it is like to live in the real world! You will create a monthly budget to show the income that you would earn from a realistic job and the monthly expenses that you will need (rent, utilities, transportation, food…) It may be difficult to understand working in order to pay for things, but hopefully this will give you a good idea of what you need to plan for in the future.
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6th - 12th
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Financial Literacy Ted Talk Activity
This is an activity for Financial Literacy/Personal Finance or an Economics class. It can be used in a variety of ways: homework, extra credit, sub activity, computer lab activity or a class activity. Included is my Ted Talk Reflection as well as a list of appropriate and interesting Ted Talks.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to the Stock Market Research Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is open ended and allows students to investigate stocks of their choice and introduces them to the idea of gain and loss. It also introduces them to Market Capitalization and allows them to discover the difference between Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, and Small-Cap stocks. While I use this as an introduction and discovery activity, you could use this at the middle of a unit or an extension activity as well.
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5th - 12th
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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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