Economics - An Elementary Introduction

The dictionary defines "economics" as: the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind. But, to our students, what does that mean?

Economics is a part of our lives, and our students lives! But, the concepts can seem overwhelming or intimidating.

This product is intended to be a no prep to minimal prep resource for you to teach about some of the key vocabulary words in economics, and get your students engaged in fun activities! Included in this packet, are the following vocabulary words: - manufacturing - supply - profit - demand - factors of production - services - trade-off - opportunity cost - economy - goods - needs - want - taxes - capital resources - human resources - natural resources - debt - credit

Included in this colorful packet are full size (8.5" x 11") posters, smaller cards (3.5" x 2.5"), and TEN activity ideas! All of the cards feature easy to understand definitions that are written in student-friendly words. These are ready to be printed and used in a variety of ways - from posters, to word walls, and everything in between! As teachers, our plates are so full as is, so hopefully this helps take one thing off of your plate.

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