Explore Japanese society and national identity. Class members share ideas about the Japanese economy and then investigate a series of resources, including an article, a film, a lecture, and a poem, to learn about Japan's Bubble Economy...

Students investigate about the origins of some major U.S. brands. They explore local products that stimulate the economy. Students create a map showing where those products originate. Students discover the products that their local area...

Elementary and middle schoolers examine and evaluate different perspectives concerning events leading to the American Revolution. In this case, they hone in on the Stamp Act. They research controversial bills, laws, or events of the time...

Fifth graders study the geography, culture, government and economy of Latin American countries. They work in groups to fill out a profile describing their Latin American country. They listen to a reading of Latin American folktales and...

Young scholars, in groups, write research reports and create visuals about countries, put on a culture fair, and use PowerPoint to present their information.

Students write a feature article and create a visual display explaining how teens can save or invest their money wisely. They research ways to earn interest in today's economy, even if you don't have much money. Students use Internet...

Review and restate the law of supply. In groups, learner practice reading a supply schedule and supply curve. They explain how and why changes in the cost of production change supply, then work together to complete practice problems to...

After presenting the "Early People of Louisiana and a Meeting of Different Worlds" PowerPoint, also found on LessonPlanet.com, you can use the attached two-slide PowerPoint to quickly assess your students. They are prompted to answer...

Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...

Twelfth graders evaluate the state of the economy and develop a definition for unemployment. In groups, they read an article about how the economy affects society and discuss how it affects them. Individually, they research the types...

Students identify and interpret that economic activity involves making choices in the face of scarcity, therefore making choices involves a cost. They also identify that individuals interact in markets by inducing one another, through...

Students examine Canada's six natural regions, with all their underlying human and economic activities, identify specific characteristics of each region, discover economic and human riches of natural regions and, create presentations to...

Students discuss the factors that influenced them to purchase a particular item. They work together to read and identify incentives of a character. They view a video on the topic as well.

Eighth graders describe the entrepreneurial process and how it relates to the economy. They work together in small groups to answer questions and participate in small business groups. They use the internet to gather information as well.

Students examine and compare the AIDS management policies of several countries, using the Botswana case as a starting point

Young scholars identify the conditions faced by the prisoners of war at Andersonville during the Civil War. They examine how a group of civil war prisoners developed an economic system within their camp.

Students develop counterarguments to John Mizzoni's article on business sustainability. In this economics vs. environment lesson plan, students present examples of greenwashing and support them with rationale. They also discuss...

A simple vocabulary definition worksheet has young geographers of the Southwest putting term meanings into their own words. The fifteen words include (but are not limited to) adobe, butte, canyon, economy, erode, fossil, and landform....

While this lesson is connected to social studies curriculum that is not identified, the activity could be used as a template for a review of any material. The lesson focuses on a review of vocabulary relating to the economy. Pupils...

Twelfth graders explore different ways of shopping to try to save money.  In this economics lesson, 12th graders participate in a game that explains various shopping tips.  Students generate other shopping tips as a group to...

Eleventh graders investigate the amount of money that families use throughout the year.  In this economic and math instructional activity, 11th graders participate in a money bingo game.  Students analyze the needs and wants...

Learners use Europe in the Round software as research tool for mini-investigation into tourism in Spain and its effects on Spain's economy and environment. Students complete tourism worksheet, conduct research online, and write report...

Seventh graders identify and explain the economic differences between the North and the South incorporating photographs and a Venn Diagram to interpret the two sides. They complete a KWL and T-chart to assist them with their task for the...

Students investigate the concepts of differing gas prices and how they are set in different geographical areas. They conduct research about the economic concepts of supply and demand and predict the outcomes upon the prices of gasoline.