Grades 6-8, 9-12
Wealth not Cash
In this lesson, students will learn why wealth is the essential feature of a successful financial life.
Key Concepts: Budgeting, Income, Money
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Grades 6-8
A Lesson on the Supply and Demand of Toy Fads
In this economics lesson, students will examine the market responses to two different toys.
Key Concepts: Demand, Markets and Prices, Supply
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Do I Look Like I’m Made of Money?
In this economics lesson, students will learn the importance of money as a medium of exchange.
Key Concepts: Human Capital, Income, Money
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Where Does the Price of Pizza Come From?
In this economics lesson, students will examine data for buyers and sellers to learn how prices emerge in a market.
Key Concepts: Demand, Markets and Prices, Supply
Grades 6-8
What Is Money? Why Does It Have Value?
In this economics lesson, students will learn about the history of money and its 5 characteristics.
Key Concepts: Money, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
Grades 6-8
Tic Tac Taxes
In this economics lesson, students will learn about taxes and the reason for taxes.
Key Concepts: Taxes
Grades 6-8
The Trading Game: Should LeBron James Mow His Own Lawn?
In this economics lesson, students will play a trading game to learn about voluntary trade.
Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Comparative Advantage, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Productivity Video and Quiz
In this economics video, students will learn about productivity and play a Kahoot! game.
Key Concepts: Demand, Division of Labor/Specialization, Productivity
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Opportunity Cost Video and Quiz
In this economics video, students will learn about opportunity cost and play a Kahoot! game.
Key Concepts: Choice, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Income and Expense Statements
Income and expense statements are a great way for students to learn and apply the skills involved in keeping a…
Key Concepts: Budgeting, Income
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Spotting Economics in Young Adult Literature
This webinar introduces methods of identifying and teaching economic concepts found in popular young adult literature. Content titles include, Twilight,…
Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Incentives
Grades 6-8, 9-12
How Rapper 50 Cent Made Millions and Then Lost It
Rapper 50 Cent made millions of dollars from his music and endorsements and recently had to file for bankruptcy. He…
Key Concepts: Budgeting, Income
Grades 6-8, 9-12
How to Play the Fiscal Ship
What are the tradeoffs that policymakers face when steering the federal budget? To answer this question, we will explore ways…
Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Avoiding Implicit Bias in the Classroom
Leith Thompson that Economics is the language of power, public policy and change and so it is essential that not…
Key Concepts: Economic Development
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Compound Interest
Students learn what compound interest is, how it is calculated, and appreciate the impact it makes on loans and investments.…
Key Concepts: Interest
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Promoting Social Action through Economics Curriculum
Prepares teachers for a lesson on what compound interest is, how it is calculated, and appreciate the impact it makes…
Key Concepts: Consumers
