Browse lesson plans, videos, activities, and more by grade level

Grades K-2, 3-5

Money Movers: Engaging Economics for K- 3: Using Manipulatives and Puzzles to Teach Primary Economic Concepts

In this economics webinar, discover using manipulatives, puzzles and classroom-friendly competitions to teach concepts.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Producers, Productive Resources

60 mins

Sep 14 6:00-7:00pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

Enhancing Economics with Graphic Novels and Comics

In this economics webinar, use graphic novels to simplify core concepts and make subject matter really come to life.

Key Concepts: Comparative Advantage, Economic Institutions, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

Sep 20 6:00-7:00pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 6-8

On Demand Thursdays: Media Perception and COVID 19

In this economics webinar, teachers will investigate researching students' use of social media and news outlets.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Employment and Unemployment

60 mins

Dec 02 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium During COVID

In this personal finance webinar, we will discuss what is happening to buyers and sellers in a shared, unexpected economic...

Key Concepts: Businesses and Households, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Dec 16 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: COVID 19 and the Economic Future of Cities

In this economics webinar, examine trends from historical and contemporary society as we grapple with COVID and the future of...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Employment and Unemployment, Government Failures/Public-Choice Analysis

60 mins

Nov 18 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Teaching Fiscal Policy and Equity in the COVID Era

In this economics webinar, find relevant fiscal policy lessons that teach about this national economic and social moment.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Employment and Unemployment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

60 mins

Nov 04 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: The Role of State Governments in the Pandemic

In this economics webinar, compare state governments' approaches to balancing public health with local commerce.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

Oct 21 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Fiscal Stimulus vs National Debt in the COVID Era

In this economics webinar, teachers will examine the benefits of fiscal stimulus versus the costs of increased debt.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Incentives

60 mins

Oct 07 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 6-8, 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Pandemics Past, Present and Future in Young Adult Literature

In this economics webinar, discover recently published books that examine pandemics, crises, and societies' responses to them.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Demand, Supply

60 mins

Sep 23 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: The Economic Impact of the COVID Crisis

In this economics webinar, explore how dissimilar financial circumstances of households affects recovery from a pandemic- fueled recession.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution

60 mins

Sep 09 12:30-1:30pm ET

Webinar

See On-Demand Webinar

Grades K-2

I am a Producer and a Consumer

In this economics activity, students will distinguish between tasks of producers and consumers.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Producers

15 mins

Activity

See Activity

Grades 3-5, 6-8

Who Pays? Who Benefits? Who Provides?

In this economics activity, students identify differences in public and private goods and services.

Key Concepts: Goods and Services

15 mins

Activity

See Activity

Grades 9-12

College Financial Aid Options

In this personal finance activity, students will review different options for college financial aid.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

20 mins

Activity

See Activity

Grades K-2, 3-5

Toy Choices Game

In this economics activity, students will make a choice and identify the opportunity cost.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

15 mins

Activity

See Activity

Grades 3-5, 6-8

Competition in My Community

In this economics activity, students will compare the practices of two businesses in their community.

Key Concepts: Competition

30 mins

Activity

See Activity

Grades 6-8

Net Worth Key Terms

In this math activity, students will review their understanding of net worth key terms.

Key Concepts: Income, Money

10 mins

Activity

See Activity

All Resources (by date)

Sign Up for Free Membership