Less than $5 Middle School Economics Activities (by price, low to high)

Get students up and moving:

This activity gets students up to get or wait for crayons. All students are coloring a picture based on directions using a limited amount of crayons. The teacher brokers the use of crayons. Students will begin to understand the concept of supply and demand as they find the crayons they need are not available for their use and require them to wait. My students stuggledthe most with not sharing crayons with other students. Students can follow up with reflection questions that lead to a deeper level of knowledge.

An option extension explores the misunderstanding of land use that caused great difficulty between the Indigenous People and British Colonists. This extension demonstrates the Indigenous belief that the land couldn't be owned, just used and the British belief that land was to be owned, not just used. This optional part of the activity leads to interesting discussion. Students can follow up withe reflection questions that lead to a deeper level of knowledge.

These activities align with Indiana Social Studies standards 5.E.1, 5.E.5.

What's included:

• Teacher directions for both activities.
• Labelled color sheet.
• Reflection questions for each activity.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Hands on activity leads to better understanding.
• Meaningful extension activity.
• Enjoyable coloring opportunity.

Creative Activity:

Students will research the impact that imports had on the Americas during the Columbian Exchange. They will use their creativity to display the resource and tell of its impact on the Americas.

This is a great introduction on how many items we rely on today are not truly native to our ecosystem. After the posters are complete, students will observe the class posters and gain information. Students will reflect and expand on the knowledge they have gained. They will determine how the imports affected the economy, culture, and environment of the Americas.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Students instructions.
• Rubric.
• Import list.
• Reflection questions.

How is this product useful:

• Students use their creativity.
• Gain knowledge concerning how imports changed the Americas.
• Requires students to reach conclusions when reflecting.

This product is a crossword puzzle over Government and Economics. Questions include terms and concepts related to types of government and forms of economics. Answer key is included.

This is a lesson over Alexander Hamilton and his role in the United States economy as the first Secretary of the Treasury. Students will read about the Hamilton's economic proposals and then the response and impact of those proposals. Students will answer the questions that follow the reading.

Pourquoi vous en avez besoin:

• Cet ensemble complet et engageant comprend tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour commencer à enseigner les secteurs industriels au Canada dès aujourd'hui!
• Ne nécessite aucun travail de votre part, sauf imprimer quelques pages.
• Ce guide d'activités intègre le français et les mathématiques!

De quoi s'agit-il? Qu'est-ce qui est inclu?

• Une présentation de 27 pages avec des discussions et invites prêtes!
• Un Quiz Kahoot sur les trois secteurs industriels.
• 2 projets de recherche internet
• Un projet de groupe d'enquête complet où les élèves interrogent d'autres élèves de l'école sur les secteurs industriels. Les élèves travaillent en groupes pour construire une étude comprenant des diagrammes, puis la présenter à la classe.
• Cette activité vous donnera environ 7 jours de travail en sciences humaines!

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Prenez soin les uns des autres et AMUSEZ-VOUS!

♡ Mme. Kaitlyn

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

A complete lesson for students to understand the five sector circular flow diagram. It includes an A3 side task and sample sheet. Notes for students to complete and annotated the model. The lesson can be completed in 1 lesson if it follows theory. I've used it over 2 lessons with a introduction. It is suitable for all secondary age groups, as different curriculum teach it at different age levels.

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Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Fun, Trading Game:

Students will explore the concept of trade routes and tariffs on trade routes along the Spice Road and then the New World.

Students will make trades with the Indies. Then they will then attempt to trade through the Ottoman Empire. Because of the struggle with the Ottoman Empire, they will then attempt to trade with the New World, the East Indies.

When the game is complete, students will complete a trade agreement and pay a final tariff. The student with the largest total at the end wins.

Students can answer questions concerning their game as individuals or as a class in discussion.

Covers Indiana Social Studies Standards 5.E.2, 5.E.5.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Game directions.
• Two sizes of game boards.
• Templates of products for printing.
• Discussion Questions.

How is this product useful:

• Competitive game, students love a competition.
• Represents trade barriers.
• Requires students to reach conclusions when reflecting.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.