How Do I Use Economics In My Life?
Explore how economics is a part of students’ everyday lives.
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Lessons & Activities
31-45 min
Allocation Strategies, Rational Decision Making, and Social Economic Goals
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students learn to combine rational decision-making models, allocation strategies, and social economic goals.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
What Is Economics?
Learn about the importance of economics.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Opportunity Cost
This module teaches opportunity cost and helps apply it to decision-making.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Choices Are Everywhere: Why Can't We Just Have It All?
Discuss opportunity costs and scarcity.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Economic Theme Bingo
Use bingo to identify behaviors associated with gains from trades, incentives, interdependency, and scarcity.
CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Beyond the Bet: The Economics of Gambling
Three independent lesson plans help high school students understand gambling risks through personal finance and economics.
