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Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
Intro to Economics Unit - Core Lessons & Practice Activities | Bundle
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"This is an amazing resource! Very engaging, very detailed, easy to use, graphically interesting, great exit tickets-- this is a MUST have! "
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"This made teaching economy so easy. My students loved the videos that were included in the unit. It was super easy to prep!"
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Description

Make teaching economics simple with a complete, ready-to-use economics unit that walks students through core concepts step by step. This intro to economics resource gives you a structured sequence of economics lessons, economics activities, guided practice, and assessments in one place, so you do not have to piece together individual materials.

Students build understanding through engaging lessons, guided practice, and real-world applications, making it easy to move from introduction to mastery within a single unit.

What's Included:

  • 5 Guided Lesson Slides
  • 4 Fill-in Notes
  • 5 Practice Activities
  • 5 Video Activities
  • 3 Exit Ticket Activities
  • Sorting Activity
  • Fill-in Study Guide
  • Review Game
  • Unit Test
  • Reference Chart
  • Answer Keys
  • Teacher Guides

Use this as your full economics unit, or pair it with introductory activities for a complete learning sequence.

Digital & Printable Resources:

SpongeBob Economics Lesson

Supply & Demand on TV Lesson

Factors of Production Lesson

Economic Indicators Lesson

Intro to Economy Study Guide, Game & Test


Understanding How Economies Work:

Explore how economic decisions are made:

Intro to Economics - SpongeBob Simulation

Examine how supply and demand influence markets:

Supply & Demand Lesson

Apply your understanding to production and industry:

Factors of Production Lesson

SAVE WITH THE FULL UNIT:

Intro to Economics & Economic Systems 2 Unit Bundle


Vocabulary:

Free Market Economy, Supply, Demand, Capital, Entrepreneur, Industry, Goods, Services, Tangible, Intangible, Agricultural Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Service Industry, Factors of Production, Economic Indicators, Literacy Rates, Life Expectancy, Gross Domestic Product, GDP per Capita, Infant Mortality Rate, Poverty, Standard of Living, Quality of Life, Developed Nation, Developing Nation, Currency, Barter, Natural Resources, Raw Materials, Land, Labor, Capital, Scarcity, Shortages, Market Equilibrium, Surplus

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

  • CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

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What others say

"This is an amazing resource! Very engaging, very detailed, easy to use, graphically interesting, great exit tickets-- this is a MUST have! "
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Hillary C.
"This made teaching economy so easy. My students loved the videos that were included in the unit. It was super easy to prep!"
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Bethany R.

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Description

Make teaching economics simple with a complete, ready-to-use economics unit that walks students through core concepts step by step. This intro to economics resource gives you a structured sequence of economics lessons, economics activities, guided practice, and assessments in one place, so you do not have to piece together individual materials.

Students build understanding through engaging lessons, guided practice, and real-world applications, making it easy to move from introduction to mastery within a single unit.

What's Included:

  • 5 Guided Lesson Slides
  • 4 Fill-in Notes
  • 5 Practice Activities
  • 5 Video Activities
  • 3 Exit Ticket Activities
  • Sorting Activity
  • Fill-in Study Guide
  • Review Game
  • Unit Test
  • Reference Chart
  • Answer Keys
  • Teacher Guides

Use this as your full economics unit, or pair it with introductory activities for a complete learning sequence.

Digital & Printable Resources:

SpongeBob Economics Lesson

Supply & Demand on TV Lesson

Factors of Production Lesson

Economic Indicators Lesson

Intro to Economy Study Guide, Game & Test


Understanding How Economies Work:

Explore how economic decisions are made:

Intro to Economics - SpongeBob Simulation

Examine how supply and demand influence markets:

Supply & Demand Lesson

Apply your understanding to production and industry:

Factors of Production Lesson

SAVE WITH THE FULL UNIT:

Intro to Economics & Economic Systems 2 Unit Bundle


Vocabulary:

Free Market Economy, Supply, Demand, Capital, Entrepreneur, Industry, Goods, Services, Tangible, Intangible, Agricultural Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Service Industry, Factors of Production, Economic Indicators, Literacy Rates, Life Expectancy, Gross Domestic Product, GDP per Capita, Infant Mortality Rate, Poverty, Standard of Living, Quality of Life, Developed Nation, Developing Nation, Currency, Barter, Natural Resources, Raw Materials, Land, Labor, Capital, Scarcity, Shortages, Market Equilibrium, Surplus

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

  • CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Format Options:

This product includes a ZIP file for easy download.

Prefer a Google Drive version (no download required)? Access it here:

Intro to Economics Unit – Lessons & Practice Activities Bundle

Click “Follow” to be notified about new products and sales

Report this resource to TPT
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 12, 2026
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This unit puts my entire economics lesson in one place. It is engaging for the students.
Rachelle R.
173 reviews • Ohio
Grades taught: 5th, 6th
Clear and eye catching
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2026
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This made economics more interesting to my students. I used this with my 9th graders and it made the concepts more relatable.
Elizabeth M.
118 reviews • Wisconsin
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
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May 5, 2026

I truly appreciate the feedback & am happy you guys enjoyed the lesson! Thank you for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

A fun resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 2, 2025
A fun way to teach this unit that can be hard to understand!
Ashton Lewis
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160 reviews • Missouri
Grades taught: 4th
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Oct 8, 2025

Love reading that you enjoyed the activities. Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

Wow! this is so engaging
Rated 5 out of 5
August 29, 2025
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I love this resource. It is so engaging and the kids love it. They are learning so much!!!
Tiki S.
51 reviews
Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
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Sep 4, 2025

I truly appreciate the feedback & am happy you guys are enjoying the lessons! Thank you for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

Great Resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
August 28, 2025
Met expectations
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My students liked watching the Spongebob Squarepants video and the information is laid out in an easy-to-understand way. I am planning on purchasing another one of these!
88 reviews • Tennessee
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
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Aug 29, 2025

Love reading that you enjoyed the activities. Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

great resource! very helpful and easy to follow for me
Rated 5 out of 5
August 22, 2025
great resource! very helpful and easy to follow for me
Dennis B.
268 reviews • New Hampshire
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
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Aug 23, 2025

Excellent to see that you enjoyed the activities! Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

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Rated 5 out of 5
August 5, 2025
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This was a fun way to learn about economics. I taught this unit at the end of the year and it still held their attention.
Marcy G.
159 reviews • Ohio
Grades taught: 6th
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Aug 10, 2025

Excellent to see that you enjoyed the activities! Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review! Jen P. | Social Studies Stuff

Rated 5 out of 5
July 20, 2025
This was a great resource! I used it for Kindergarten students.
Vincent W.
211 reviews
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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