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"Most students first encounter economics in high school. That is like throwing them into calculus without ever teaching them to add!".
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Striker Jones doesn't know he's an economic wizard, but, boy, is he! He doesn't need a magnifying glass or fingerprint kit to solve the crime-- a...
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Use this unit to draw out the rich economic themes in The Hunger Games. The unit includes two parts: 1) economic vocabulary and discussion and 2)...
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On this worksheet, students will draw pictures of items that are wants and items that are needs within different categories. It is great for rein...
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In this classroom activity on wants vs. needs, students will choose goods to "purchase" from a classroom market prepared by the teacher. Students...
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This worksheet helps students think through the basics of a business plan for their "bright ideas." The student will answer questions about their...
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In this worksheet, students must show graphically the effects on price and quantity for various shifts of supply and demand. In addition, there a...
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This is an adorable economics word wall to print out for your classroom when you're starting an economics unit. Make it a challenge throughout th...
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Striker Jones doesn't know he's an economic wizard, but, boy, is he! He doesn't need a magnifying glass or fingerprint kit to solve the crime-- a...
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The supply and demand of kidneys is a great application of supply and demand in the real world. It's an engaging example for students to see the ...
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This is a useful activity to reinforce wants vs. needs. Each student will color and decorate two signs, one which says "WANT" and one which says ...
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This is a lesson plan to introduce kids to the economic concept of externalities. It includes class discussion questions and examples and also wo...
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Use this worksheet to engage students in distinguishing between buying and selling in real life situations. In this activity, students will follo...
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This is an excellent handout to prepare students for a class lecture on comparative advantage or as a reference for students after learning the c...
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Using this easy-to-execute lesson plan, students will explore incentives and disincentives through a classroom experiment. Students will first vo...
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These lesson plans are the companion to the book, Striker Jones: Elementary Economics for Elementary Detectives, Second Edition. They pull out th...
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These are comprehension questions to go along with the excellent video, Technology and Social Change, part of the Mises Institute's "Economics fo...
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This take-home assignment is a wonderful follow-up to talking about entrepreneurship and/or loans. It drives home for students how lending and in...
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This is a bundle of my three TPT Wants vs. Needs activities, combined for a discount of 40%! The unit includes the Wants vs. Needs Classroom Mark...
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lauraoneil6
Great idea!
May 8, 2013
leacave
I am really excited about using this!
May 7, 2013
anncotten
This is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
May 2, 2013
mrstaz68
Thanks!
April 27, 2013
amybarton
Good resource!
April 10, 2013
booneygirl
Super fun!
April 2, 2013
cmwhtf08
This is awesome! Thanks!
March 30, 2013
jlabell99
Expected more from this resource.
March 17, 2013
kaylabay
this a perfect supplement for economics/PFL for 7th graders. The stories are short enough for a teacher read aloud or partner reading, and students see the concepts in real world situations. Pair students and have them write the solutions on white boards, which they love. Very engaging over all.
March 16, 2013
cindywelsh
I am excited to teach economics using a book the kids will enjoy! Thanks for sharing.
March 9, 2013
lldiz
Very cool
March 3, 2013
delphis865jlv
Very useful!!
March 3, 2013
maybea
I'm very excited to use these signs with my students!
February 25, 2013
scottjulie
Great-Thanks
February 5, 2013
thomasgoksu96
Great resource!
February 2, 2013
thomasgoksu96
Great activity!
February 2, 2013
scottjulie
I can't wait to look over all of this and use it in my classroom
February 2, 2013
mgroff
Can't wait to use this!
January 27, 2013
CoxandAssociates
Love it.
January 15, 2013
bobsmith
thanks for sharing.
January 11, 2013
evansellers
Interesting and creative
December 22, 2012
ad8632
Love it!
December 19, 2012
jupyles
I love this!
December 13, 2012
alexismccarty
Thanks!
December 9, 2012
lschmidt1583
My students loved this worksheet
December 1, 2012
Javapink
Thank you.
November 27, 2012
Steve Richardson (TpT Seller)
Awesome way to teach a difficult topic to elementary students!
November 27, 2012
daniandallan
THanks! I love it.
November 26, 2012
remi
A great tool for helping my students
November 24, 2012
LindaOkeefe
good!
November 15, 2012
hgbandmom
great way to teach economics
October 31, 2012
hgbandmom
works well with my SLD students
October 31, 2012
hgbandmom
great
October 31, 2012
lilnikki717
Love this for my 4th graders!
October 12, 2012
pkowta
This worked out great. My students really understood the concepts of economics.
October 7, 2012
lgateb
I haven't used this *yet* but am planning on implementing soon.
October 2, 2012
SherriDurrence
Thanks for the beautiful use of colors and font!! The children will love it
September 28, 2012
wpharo
Thanks!
September 27, 2012
Cindy Hepp (TpT Seller)
Economic and Financial Literacy materials for students are rather hard to find. I was so happy to discover this on TpT. I did not have a chance to use it this past school year, but definitely will incorporate it in the upcoming year. Looking forward to using it...
June 16, 2012
jadejanelle
This was an excellent addition to my wants and needs mini unit.
June 10, 2012
sdembski
This is a great resource!
May 7, 2012
sdembski
My class LOVES this novel!!
May 7, 2012
rothjr3
Great fun for students! Helps bring the finance standards to life.
May 5, 2012
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
leacave re: Mystery Novel that Teaches Economic Concepts - E-book
Hello,
What exactly is this? I see it says Ebook. Is it the actual Ebook of Striker Jones? Thanks
What exactly is this? I see it says Ebook. Is it the actual Ebook of Striker Jones? Thanks
May 7, 2013
danniemixon
I teach at Fairhope High School! I graduated from Daphne High School in 04, and my mom teaches there now. Small world!
April 24, 2013
Jennifer Young (TpT Seller) re: The Hunger Games Economics Unit
We cover a lot of eceonomic concepts in my Marketing Dynamics class. Is this something that I would be able to utilize? Can I possibly see a sample? Thanks.
October 19, 2012
Econ for Kids (TpT Seller)
It depends on what age students you teach as well as which specific econ concepts you'd like to cover. This particular item (The Hunger Games Economics Unit) is meant to be integrated with students reading the novel and is best for middle school students. I do also have several other products that can be implemented as stand-alone lessons, and they span the age range from kindergarten to college.
For a sample of the Hunger Games Economics Unit specifically, visit datax.teacherspayteachers.com/Preview/The-Hunger-Games-Economics-Unit.
Thank you very much for your interest!
For a sample of the Hunger Games Economics Unit specifically, visit datax.teacherspayteachers.com/Preview/The-Hunger-Games-Economics-Unit.
Thank you very much for your interest!
October 19, 2012
rothjr3 re: Elementary Economics Unit Lesson Plans
How long do you think the unit will last----book and lessons? 3 weeks?
April 15, 2012
Econ for Kids (TpT Seller)
I've had lots of teachers take one chapter a day, doing two or three chapters a week. At that pace, you'd finish within about four weeks. Thanks for your interest!
April 15, 2012
rothjr3 re: Elementary Economics Unit Lesson Plans
I just bought the book from you on ebay. I plan to use it with my 5th graders. Do you think they will enjoy it?
April 15, 2012
Econ for Kids (TpT Seller)
It's great for fifth graders! Boys and girls all like the mysteries, but the book especially resonates with boys who identify with Striker and his best friend Bill! I'd say 5th grade is at the top end of the reading level, but they're at an age when they can do a lot with the economic concepts.
April 15, 2012
Amanda Smith (TpT Seller)
Hello, I am confused at what the difference is between the 2.99 the 6.50 and the free products are on Striker Jones.
September 20, 2011
Econ for Kids (TpT Seller)
Hi Amanda!
The non-free products are each my novel, Striker Jones, just in two different formats. The $2.99 product is Striker Jones (the novel) as a pdf download. The $6.50 product is Striker Jones (the novel) as a paperback, which I will mail to you (and be happy to sign to your class, if you like!). The free product is a series of ten lesson plans to go along with the novel. Hope this is helpful!
Maggie
The non-free products are each my novel, Striker Jones, just in two different formats. The $2.99 product is Striker Jones (the novel) as a pdf download. The $6.50 product is Striker Jones (the novel) as a paperback, which I will mail to you (and be happy to sign to your class, if you like!). The free product is a series of ten lesson plans to go along with the novel. Hope this is helpful!
Maggie
September 20, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I specialize in economics enrichment for kids and love showing them how economics is fun and affects their daily lives! I am the author of a children's mystery book that teaches economics, and I am beginning a new position as an adjunct professor of economics for a four-year private college. In the past, I've taught in grades three through six. I'll be developing more products soon, so if there is a particular economic concept you need an activity for, please let me know!
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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have earned an MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and a BA in English from Spring Hill College.
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Proud mama of a rambunctious one-year-old!
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