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The Great Depression

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Any resource capable of serving two purposes is a good resource, in my opinion. Not only will learners be able to follow lecture and discuss the causes and effects of the Great Depression, they'll also use their critical thinking skills....
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Council for Economic Education

GDP Data: Is the Economy Healthy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Does the economy needs a check-up? Scholars analyze the gross domestic product (GDP) to determine the overall health of the current economy. They use a short video clip as well as economic data to determine the current growth of the...
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Council for Economic Education

Inflation Data: Is the Economy Healthy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What stories do current trends tell about society, fashion, and the future? Scholars investigate the concept of inflation and its impact on the future of the American economy. They compile current economic data to determine the level of...
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Carolina K-12

Supply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium

For Teachers 10th Standards
An auction simulation, PowerPoint presentation, and candy M&Ms® are the perfect tools to help your learners understand the concept of supply, demand, and diminishing marginal utility. Here you'll find a thorough lesson plan that...
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The Stock Market

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the loss and gain made in the stock market as they invest a sum of money and report the results as percentages instead of points.
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The Labour Market: Flexibility

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners look at the issues surrounding labour market flexibility. They will produce a short summary outlining the relevance of the factor to the operation of the labour market.
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Today's World

For Teachers 10th - 11th
While not an exhaustive review of globalization and trade, this overview of the inter-related nature of the economy would be a good tool to use in the classroom. This resource could be used to begin a discussion on the various topics...
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Trade Secrets

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young analysists explore how global trade and free market policies might personally affect them. They read an article, view a series of documenteries, and engage in a class discussion. Great lesson!
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Market Basics: Demand, Supply, and Price Determination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the concepts of supply and demand. Using the Law of Demand and Supply, they develop charts and graphic models of supply and demand. They compare and contrast the behavior of consumers and suppliers when there...
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America's Economy: Sorrow And Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how Americans found the hope that broke the Great Depression. In this American economics instructional activity, students watch "America's Economy: Sorrow and Hope." Students then discuss the implications of the...
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A Day at the Market

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students describe role of market place in 18th-century Virginia, explain how trade and economy were part of young person's educational process, take part in the classroom marketplace, and compare shopping in colonial times and as part...
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Economic Decision-Making

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the cultural values of the Aboriginal people of Canada. In this global economics lesson, 10th graders discuss how capitalistic economies have changed the traditional values of the Aboriginal people in Canada.
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Tiananmen Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify and explain the Tiananmen Square incident of June 1989. Studentsl compare what it is to be an American Citizen (Democracy) vs. Chinese Citizen (Communism). Young scholars identify and define various vocabulary...
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Command and Market in One Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students organize governmental acts on a chart as either a Market or Command economy. In groups, they note the characteristics of each type of economy and identify their differences. They also explain any item that is related to the...
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A FREE MARKET WITH THE HELP OF GOVERNMENT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a study that explains how laws and government have policies that affect the economy to run more smoothly. The focus is upon the historical development of the free market and how the government was involved. Students...
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Market Structures and Competition

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students review concepts related to market structures and competition. Using supply and demand, they identify what factors cause them to shift and analyze business downward facing demand curves. They compare and contrast the abilities of...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2007 AP® Microeconomics Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A monopoly gives a company exclusive rights to a market. What is the impact of that decision on the economy? Problem sets from College Board explore this question, as well as variables in labor markets and government regulations on profit.
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College Board

2017 AP® Microeconomics Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
How much corn does a farmer need to grow if he wants to make a profit? A prompt from College Board asks learners to put themselves in the boots of a farmer growing crops for the alternative fuel market. Additional prompts consider the...
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Oil Market Basics

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the global oil market through a web-quest. In this oil market lesson, students conduct a web-quest to gather information related to the global oil market then design and make a mural.
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Government Lesson Plan 18

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify problems with a pure market economy, and examine and explain roles of selected regulatory agencies.
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Edwin Perkins: A Nebraska Success Story

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the life of the inventor of Kool-Aid to unearth concepts of a market economy. Vocabulary presented helps support the learning process.
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The Business of Agriculture

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore the importance of agribusiness in the US economy. They play one game where they sort and discuss the importance of agricultural commodities. They also play the game Pit to better understand how agricultural products are...
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What are the Economic Functions of Government?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of government in market economies. In this economics lesson plan, students analyze the 6 economic functions of government as they explore current newspaper stories and categorize them. Students debate the role...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Market Roller Coaster

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the American Stock Market and respond to 3 talking point questions.

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