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Kindergarten economics thematic unit plans
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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PreK - 2nd
Personal Financial Literacy - Goods and Services, Needs and Wants, Economics
Growing your students' financial literacy skills has never been easier! This easy to use resource is sure to keep your students engaged as they learn about Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Spending and Saving, and much more! The concluding financial literacy project is making their own lapbook which creates a lasting memento!Use this for:kindergarten1st gradesecond gradewhole classsmall groupspartner activitiesThis unit is part of a money saving FIRST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES BUNDLE. Click to se
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K - 2nd
Not Your Average PUMPKIN Unit
October means PUMPKINS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to pumpkins, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: What is a commodity? How do pumpkins become a commodity?History: Who started the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns?S.T.E.M: Have you not
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K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Not Your Average GINGERBREAD Unit
What goes together better than winter and gingerbread? There are countless activities and units dedicated to gingerbread fun, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach civics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: S.T.E.M: There are real gingerbread houses in Haiti! After the earthquake, they were some of the only buildings to
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average WINTER Bundle
Not Your Average APPLE Unit
Nothing says fall like apples! There are countless activities and units dedicated to apples, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: What is the most popular fruit in the U.S.? How do we even know that information? The answer: MARKET RESEARCH! History: Why did John C
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K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Not Your Average TURKEY Unit
November means TURKEYS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to turkeys, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: Economics: How much do turkeys cost? Does supply and demand change the price the in the same way it does for other goods?History: How did the turkey ge
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K - 1st
Also included in: Not Your Average FALL Bundle
Not Your Average BAT Unit
October means BATS! There are countless activities and units dedicated to bats, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, stem, geography, and civics! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do!The topics that we cover include:Economics: How do bats help the economy?History: When did bats and vampires get connected?S.T.E.M: Can you design a bat house?Geography: What's going on with the bats
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K - 2nd
Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."
This is an integrated social studies and reading mini-unit that focuses on teaching goods and services using the Laura Numeroff classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..." In the book, Mouse asks for lots of different things, some are goods and some are services. This unit is packed full of activities to help your kiddos understand beginning economics in an engaging format.
The mini-unit includes:
-Goods Definition Poster (color)
-Services Definition Poster (color)
-Anchor chart Tree Map Label
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PreK - 3rd
Community Helpers: A Complete Unit! Literacy, Math, Social Studies
community helpers community workers**COMPLETELY REDONE: New fonts, clip art, and extra pages.**This comprehensive pack includes all you need for a successful unit on community helpers, including hosting your own Career Day!Includes:~Original 9-page reader: 'Do We NEED it?' (needs vs. wants)~Worksheets to sort needs/wants, goods/services, match workers to vehicles, draw tools workers use~Community worker research report- graphic organizer and writing paper~6-page mini-book: 'Read and See Who I Ca
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K - 2nd
Needs and Wants Goods and Services Sorting Activities and Booklet for Economics
This is a BUNDLE of the following two resources:Needs and Wants Book Create A Book & Sorting ActivityGoods and Services Book - Create a Picture Book and Sorting Activity!What You'll GetNeeds & WantsA kid-friendly 8 page booklet that defines needs and wants. There are blank spaces for students to fill in as well as spaces to glue the black and white images that correspond to each page (or have your students illustrate their own pages if they want). Sorting activity with images and wo
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K - 2nd
Financial Literacy Lapbook
Do you already have a unit that you teach on personal financial literacy and are looking for a fun project to go alongside it? This financial literacy lapbook makes a perfect companion piece!It makes an impressive display for a parent night and will surely be kept as a keepsake!This is what you’ll find in this unit:⭐Financial literacy lap book activity. The pieces could also be used in a social studies notebook if you choose to not have your students make a lap book.Please download the preview f
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K - 2nd
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
Not Your Average BEE Unit
We know there are lots of spring topics to cover… but this unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach civics, economics, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do!The topics that we cover include:Economics: Even though bees are scary to lots of people, they are critical to our survival. Bees are responsible for bringing in billions of dollars in crops. Researchers claim that every third spoonful of food depends on
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K - 2nd
Community Helpers | Community Helpers Craft and Activities
This Community Helpers unit focuses on jobs in the community and is filled with community helpers activities. Students are sure to enjoy this unit as they learn about what a job is, what a community is, various jobs in their community, and goods and services.Inside you will find:Teaching PostersJobs in Our Community Graphic Organizer Community Helpers Can, Have, Are Chart Jobs in Our Community Posters and Flip Books BakerTeacherPolice OfficerMail CarrierFarmerFirefighterNurseDoctorGarbage Colle
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K - 2nd
Not Your Average Valentine's DAY Unit
*****THIS UNIT IS SHORTER THAN OUR TYPICAL UNITS!We designed this unit as an alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day activities. We are always looking for ways to connect beloved thematic topics to global themes. We made this shorter because we believe there are other topics we want to spend time teaching in February, but we wanted to provide enough activities for one day.The topics that we cover include:Sociology: Did you know that February is Heart Health Awareness Month? This is an importa
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average Spring(ish) Bundle
Not Your Average WINTER ANIMAL Unit
It’s winter in the United States. Polar bears, geese, snow, and arctic foxes come to mind, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do!The topics that we cover include: S.T.E.M: Sled dogs were used in Arctic regions for hunting and to send mail, medicine, and items between villages. Today sled dogs are used for fun
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average WINTER Bundle
Arkansas History and Arkansas State Symbols, Maps and Natural Resources for K-2
Calling all fellow Arkansans! Do you need engaging Arkansas History activities for your K-2 classroom? This Arkansas state symbols packet is a tried and true unit that I've used for over a decade. ARKANSAS STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS AND ARKANSAS HISTORY TOPICS COVEREDArkansas natural resources (G.10.K.1, G.10.1.1, G.10.2.1)Arkansas state symbols (C.2.K.1, C.2.1.1, C.2.2.1)Positional words (G.8.K.1, G.8.1.1, G.8.2.1)Arkansas state maps (G.8.K.3, G.8.1.3, G.8.2.3)Arkansas state landmarks (E
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K - 2nd
Social Studies File Folder Activities ~ BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains 21 social studies related file folder activities for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade.The cost of this bundle is 50% less than purchasing each activity individually. Please note, you do not need to make these products into file folder activities. You can laminate the pages and use them as work mats. Whether used as a file folder activity or a work mat, these products work best when they are laminated and Velcro is used for students to secure the pieces. Click the prev
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PreK - 1st
Not Your Average CHRISTMAS Unit
*****THIS UNIT IS SHORTER THAN OUR TYPICAL UNITS! We know what you’re thinking. “They made a Christmas unit? Aren’t they all about inclusivity? How is this inclusive???” Exactly. That’s why this is a NOT YOUR AVERAGE Christmas Unit. In this unit, we wanted to create some lessons around why things are the way that they are in the United States around Christmastime. We will explore holiday concepts around economics, history, and sociology! We also recognize that some students are not supposed to e
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K - 2nd
Scarcity Activities | Scarcity Unit | No Prep
Are you looking for a scarcity unit? This packet gives you activities to teach your students or kids about scarcity. Included:Popcorn Scarcity ActivityPopcorn Lesson ReflectionStickers Scarcity ActivityWater Scarcity PassageWater Scarcity QuestionsWants and Needs ChartGets the Gimmies Worksheet Discussion Question Cards*For the scarcity activity you can really use anything. Food, manipulatives, supplies, etc.*Check out the preview to see the entire product!For more products like this click here!
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: No Prep Science Social Studies 1st 2nd 3rd GROWING BUNDLE
Not Your Average FROG Unit
We know there are lots of winter topics to cover… but this unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach civics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: S.T.E.M: Students will use boiled eggs to understand the concept of permeable skin! Frogs don’t drink water because the water directly enters their skin. This is how they stay hydrated. This can also have devastating co
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average Spring(ish) Bundle
Fables and Economics Unit Lesson Plans for 1st Grade Social Studies
Are you struggling to fit social studies in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! This economics unit is integrated with classic fables to make your literacy block more impactful and help you use your precious instructional time wisely.Wait…fables and economics… really? Yes, you read that right! This 6 week first grade thematic unit connects morals from fables to life lessons we learn in economics in a hands on and unique way.Beef up your first grade literacy block by integrating soci
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K - 2nd
Not Your Average WINTER Unit
We know there are lots of winter topics to cover… but this unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach civics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do! The topics that we cover include: S.T.E.M: Winter weather brings on a special set of challenges. Throughout history, people have invented things to make winter more accessible, bearable, and fun! What can your students invent that will change the way we
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Not Your Average WINTER Bundle
Social Studies: Economics | Needs & Wants | Goods & Services | Money
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach economics, wants and needs, goods and services, and more? Does your district have a social studies curriculum from the late 90s? Or none at all? Do you have to integrate social studies units into your ELA block and never have the time to ensure that this happens in a way that does justice to both subjects? Let ETTC make planning for social studies a breeze with comprehensive, done-for-you units. In Unit 2 in the series, the October Unit - Economi
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K - 3rd
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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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