Economics Teaching Resources for 6th Grade
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Design-a-Currency
An activity for students to design a coin and paper bill.
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Economics Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of vocabulary word wall cards to use for a unit on economics.
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Math in the Real World - Budgeting Planning Project
Introduce your students to the world of making a budget with an immersive “It’s My Life” budgeting for kids project.
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The Great Depression - Instructional Slide Deck
Engage your students and help them discover what life was like during the Great Depression with an engaging instructional slide deck.
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The Great Depression Google Interactive Activity
Engage your students and help them discover what life was like during the Great Depression with a digital interactive notebook activity.
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The Great Depression Task Cards
Review the historical era surrounding the Great Depression in the United States with a set of task cards.
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Financial Literacy Word Wall
Use this set of financial literacy vocabulary cards when teaching about income, budgets, taxes, methods of payment, and financial records.
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Businesses and Types of Industry – Sorting Activity
Help your students distinguish between different economic industries with this sorting activity.
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Economic Systems for Kids – Poster
Show the factors that go into an economic system with this flowchart-style poster for kids .
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Industrial Revolution Causes and Effect Graphic Organizer
Identify the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution on American society with an Industrial Revolution worksheet.
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Comparing and Contrasting Economic Systems – Posters and Worksheet
A set of posters paired with a worksheet to compare and contrast economic systems.
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Governments and How They Function – Worksheet
An activity for students to research the government of two economies and write a report to compare and contrast them.
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Economic Development in Countries Around the World – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to research different economies around the world.
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Economic Interdependence – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task paired with a text about economic interdependence.
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A New Beginning – Island Economy Activity
An activity where students work together to create an economy on a deserted island.
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Money – Word Wall Template
A set of money-themed word wall cards.