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8th grade economics videos
Men Who Built America Bundle
These video guides cover every episode of the History Channel documentary "The Men Who Built America." They were designed for middle school students but could work with older students as well. Each guide has eight to nine questions total - about one question every five minutes.Episodes include:1. A New War Begins2. Oil Strike3. A New Rivalry is Born4. Blood is Spilled5. A New Rival Emerges6. Owning it All7. Taking the White House8. The New MachineEpisode one is available for free in my store if
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7th - 9th
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Make a Commercial/ Create an Advertisement!
Want to try something creative? Have your students create their own commercial! Students will use this graphic organizer to organize their ideas and plan their commercial. This activity is great for group work!
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K - 12th
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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
Frontline: Secret History of Credit Cards
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This bundle of activities is perfect for any class about credit cards. If you are teaching financial literacy then use this documentary in lieu of a boring text book. I use it in my Economics Class.
Frontline gives an objective, honest look at not only the history of credit cards, but also how to use them. It will not talk down to your students or lose their interest.
What sets this bundle apart is that it not only gives you the level one questions to keep the kids payi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Economics Mega-Bundle
Video Clips for Economics!
This handout includes over 60 video clips! Virtually every major economic concept is illustrated in this handout, including GDP, opportunity cost, supply and demand, unemployment, taxation, personal finance, and MUCH MORE! Most of the video clips are from popular movies and TV shows, but there are a few clips that are linked to songs as well. You will either need access to youtube at your school, or you will need to know how to convert video clips via Zamzar or another free online conversion pro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Inflation: What Gives a Dollar Bill its Value in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the value of money and inflation. The video clip is about four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on inflation. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have
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4th - 12th
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Financial Literacy – Employee Benefits - Bundle
In this lesson, students will discover that salary is not the only thing to look for in a benefit package. They will use the following site to compare different companies and the benefits offered: https://fortune.com/best-companies/They will also refer to a handout that I wrote to answer questions on the Google Doc. I like to take about a week to cover the following lessons (in this order):1. Insurance2. Employee Benefits3. Taxes4. Finance Game (covers Insurance, Benefits, and Taxes and the kids
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7th - 10th
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Financial Literacy – Insurance - Bundle
Students learn the basics about the following insurances as well as premiums and deductibles:· Auto· Homeowners· Renters· Medical· Life· Disability They will also refer to a handout that I wrote to answer questions on the Google Form Quiz. I like to take about a week to cover the following lessons (in this order):1. Insurance2. Employee Benefits3. Taxes4. Finance Game (covers Insurance, Benefits, and Taxes and the kids love it!) This bundle includes:· Video tutorial of my voice teaching the less
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7th - 10th
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Economics Free Trade Unit: Simulation, Case Study, and PowerPoint
While the PowerPoint and case study might not be relevant for the primary grades, the trade simulation would be perfect for them!
This Trade Unit encompasses the following:
1. PowerPoint on the pros and cons of Free Trade
2. Trade simulation that students love because they leave the classroom "better off" than when they walked in.
3. Trade simulation reflection and class discussion
4. Case study of paper clip being traded for a house (article and youtube clip included).
Interested in t
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Broke, Busted, and Disgusted - College Debt video
Exploring the issues facing American students today, including the rising costs of education and the consequences of taking on massive student loan debts.Here is what is included in this 2-page download: 1. 15 Teacher Answers - 2-page teacher guide with answers2. 15 Student Questions - 1 page of questions to keep students engaged while they watch the video. LINK TO VIDEO PART ILINK TO VIDEO PART IIMake sure to check out my blog: Social Studies MegaStore Blog ************************************
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7th - 12th
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Maxed Out, HBO documentary
These are discussion questions that follow a powerful HBO documentary titled "Maxed Out." The film intertwines personal stories of loss that accompany consumer credit card and household debt with the structural inequities that result from unscrupulous corporations and crony capitalism.
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7th - 12th
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Crash Course: Entrepreneurship #15 Understanding Financial Statements Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the fifteenth episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Entrepreneurship series-- Understanding Financial Statements and Accounting. This product includes a print version of the worksheet, a google classroom compatible version, an answer key, and time stamps for where to find the answers.The video covers major ideas including:Point of SalePoint of Sale SystemsCredit Card transaction feesBusiness bank accountsIncome statements (PNL)Balance sh
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (Full Course Bundle)
Moving out of home - Distance learning
This booklet is designed to teach students about the costs of moving out of home. Please be advised that this product is more specific to Australia and should only be bought from Australian buyers or if you are teaching about the Australian property market. If you purchase this product and you find the links no longer work, please dm me on instagram @missh_educationstation and I can update the links to new properties :) ENJOY!!
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8th - 11th
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Financial Literacy Unit 3 – Stock Market – Les 1 Introduction
In Lesson 1, students will learn the basics about the stock market such as:· Basic vocabulary· Buy Low, Sell High· Public v Private · How to trade stocks on HowTheMarketWorks.com (you will have to set up a free private game)It takes 2 days to get through this lesson because I encourage students to trade stocks in the game every day. They are competing against each other. This bundle includes slides in both Microsoft and Google formats. These slides include 2 awesome videos (that aren’t boring) t
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7th - 10th
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Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies Cars (GDP)
This is a guided viewing sheet including critical questions and outlines to use while watching ACDC Leadership's YouTube Channel video "EconMovies - Cars." (NOTE: I do not take any credit for any of ACDC Leadership's videos. They are a GREAT resource in the economics classroom!! Mr. Clifford does an excellent job. This is simply a worksheet to use in combination with the video.)GREAT for any economics, financial literacy, or business class for an introduction and/or overview of Gross Domestic Pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE - Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies
How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1 Episodes 1-5 Video Guides
How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1 Episodes 1-5 Video Guides
The History Channel presents How the States Got Their Shapes. This entertaining video series looks at the United States of America, its history and specifically how each state got its unique shape.
This package contains video guides from episodes 1 through 5 from the series. Buying this package saves your 14% instead of buying all the video guides individually. You can find individual information on each of the episodes belo
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7th - 12th
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Crash Course: Entrepreneurship #2 How to Develop a Business Idea Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the second episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Entrepreneurship series-- How to Develop a Business Idea. This product includes a print version of the worksheet, a google classroom compatible version, an answer key, and time stamps for where to find the answers.The video covers major ideas including:Where business ideas come fromThe role of passion, complaints, and ego in entrepreneurial pursuitsTarget groups for input on ideasWhere to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (Full Course Bundle)
Crash Course: Government and Politics #3: Separation of Powers Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the third episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Government series-- Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. This product inlcudes a google classroom compatible worksheet with 15 questions and a link to the video. The product also comes with an answer key.The video covers major ideas including:Responsibilities of the executive branchResponsibilities of the legislative branchResponsibilities of the judicial branchCheck and balances o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Crash Course Entrepreneurship #16 Financing Options for Small Business Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the sixteenth episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Entrepreneurship series-- Financing Options for Small Businesses. This product includes a print version of the worksheet, a google classroom compatible version, an answer key, and time stamps for where to find the answers.The video covers major ideas including:Seeking fundingFormulating a pitchFunding sourcesAngel InvestorsCrowdfundingEquity CrowdfundingGrantsand more.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (Full Course Bundle)
Crash Course: Business Soft Skills #14: Finding Your Leadership Style Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the fourteenth episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Business: Soft Skills series-- How to Find Your Leadership Style. This product includes a high quality digital worksheet, the linked video, and an answer key.The nuts and bolts of business change, but the soft skills are evergreen. These guides are designed to help students think critically about how they behave, speak, and think in business settings to help prepare them for fruitful c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (Full Course Bundle)
Crash Course: Business Soft Skills #5: How to Make a Resume Stand Out Worksheet
This video guide walks students (or you!) through the fifth episode in Crash Courses' critically acclaimed Business: Soft Skills series-- How to Make a Resume Stand Out. This product includes a high quality digital worksheet, the linked video, and an answer key.The nuts and bolts of business change, but the soft skills are evergreen. These guides are designed to help students think critically about how they behave, speak, and think in business settings to help prepare them for fruitful careers i
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (Full Course Bundle)
The History and Evolution of Money
The History and Evolution of MoneyHow have civilizations conducted trade throughout history? How have nations evolved financially to more easily facilitate commerce and the flow of goods and services? What forms has money embodied throughout centuries? How have nations like China instilled consumer confidence in their currency and prevented its citizens from using other forms of monetary exchange? How is the value of paper currency backed and secured by nations and banks? How risky is the concep
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of Mining
The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of MiningEssential Questions - How do new ideas change the way people live? How did the gold rush and Mormons affect the West? How did the discovery of gold help California? To what extent did mining for gold and other precious metals and minerals contaminate the environment (water, soil, air and food supply) causing illness, disease, irreparable harm and premature death?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan (8 pages)- Califo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Introductory Economics Unit 1: Teaching Econ with Video Clips
In order to be up front, you will need to have youtube.com access at your school. If you do not, you can convert clips via Zamzar.com, which I did for years before my school finally allowed the usage of youtube on campus.
There are 31 total clips for just this introductory unit, and several more clips for other Economics course units. All of the major vocabulary for the first few chapters are grouped together, and in order in regards to how most textbooks cover them.
The introductory topics
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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