8th Grade Economics Resources

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the economy of East Asia, including countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

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• The Economy of East Asia Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This product is a crossword puzzle over Government and Economics. Questions include terms and concepts related to types of government and forms of economics. Answer key is included.

Your students will love this lesson, from 6th grade to 12th grade. The PowerPoint is included in the Zip File.

In 1980, China enforced the One-Child Policy Act to due to overpopulation issues as a result of Mao Zedong's policies, as he competed with Russia for power. Once he dies in 1979, China had to look at the population issues as there was a shortage of housing and resources— and they were continuing to multiply. Something had to be done, so the government enforce Martial Law and only allowed families to have one child.

(To examine in depth the One-Child Policy Act of 1979 under Mao Zedong's leadership, click here.)

However, now the One-Child Policy has created a downward shift in population, and as the older generation dies, the population is declining at significant rates. In 2016, to encourage population growth, China's government put in to play the Two-Child Policy pleading with its citizens, "Please have a second child". When that wasn't working, in 2021, they pass a Three-Child Policy.

This lesson examines and compares China's Child Policy Acts throughout the years and their effectiveness, also giving students the opportunity to provide their opinion of various scenarios.

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the guidelines of the One-Child Policy Act, Two-Child Policy
  Act, and Three-Child Policy Act
• Examine the cause and effect of China's child policy acts
• Determine the effectiveness of each of China's child policy acts
• Understand Population Density

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Technology to display a video from the introductory list
• Reading Activity: One-Child Policy Act (1980), Two-Child Policy Act (2016), Three-Child Policy Act (2021)
• KWL Reading Activity & Share (Included)
• Painters Tape
• Laminated Agree and Disagree Sign (Tape to the wall)
• PowerPoint: Examining China’s Child Policies (Included in zip file)
• Exit Cards

GROUP READING ACTIVITY: (15-20 MINUTES)
Divide students into groups/teams of three. Give each team member an article to read:

• China's One-Child Policy
• China's Two-Child Policy
• China's Three-Child Policy

DEBATING CHINA’S CHILD POLICIES CLASS ACTIVITY (POWERPOINT)
Students will be given various scenarios via PowerPoint to which they will "Agree" or "Disagree". They will work with their classmates to present reasons for their decision.

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Looking for an engaging and informative reading comprehension activity on Financial Literacy and Money Management? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 7th - 9th. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to do well financially.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer.

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♥ 10 reading passages

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♥ teacher answer key

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Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Save lots of money while shopping using coupons. This colorful, cheerful binder organizes your coupons and makes it easier for you to find just the right coupon you are looking for while out shopping. Teach your students or children in your household the value of saving money by saving coupons. Create your own coupon binder by using baseball card holders that you can find at many dollar stores or office supply stores. You can either use a two inch or three inch binder to set it up and place all your dividers in. There are two coupon sorting sheets available. Rather than flipping through the pages in your binder to insert coupons which can take a lot of time, you can use the coupon sorting mats. Once the coupons are all sorted, you can then place them in your binder. Children of all ages can help with sorting the coupons. Many kids can also help out with gathering coupons and cutting them out. Have your students write about ways they can help their family save money. There are a couple of writing prompts that you could use to have your students share ways that they can help their families save money. This does not necessarily mean just using coupons. It could mean saving money by turning off the lights when not in use, not taking long showers, or turning in cans for redemption. Some kids might write about a job they do such as a paper route, mowing the grass or shoveling snow. Some students might choose to discuss buying items on sale at the store and not demanding expensive name brand items."Older students can work on the total amount of savings from using coupons. They can also work on figuring out percentages to show how much money is saved during each shopping trip and totals for each month. If you are interested in this product please download to see a few more pictures of what you will get. This binder includes the following: coupon binder cover front page coupon binder back page coupon binder spine 2inch coupon binder spine 3 inch full page dividers include the following fruits and vegetables dairy frozen foods canned goods meats boxed foods beverages snacks personal care pet care office supplies household restaurants department stores miscellaneous two pages of sorting mats for coupons Monthly Savings Chart two pages of a Writing prompt on ways kids can help their family save money. Prompt is done on two different style writing paper to accomodate younger students and older elementary students. real life picture of the inside of my binder with directions on how to set it up. credit page During these difficult economic times, it is important to save money. I hope you can save money for your own family as well as teach your children and / or students about the importance of couponing and saving money. This is a valuable lifelong lesson. You can apply this to any age level. Best Wishes! Happy Saving!!! This product also comes in chevron green and gray binder covers. If you would like another chevron color scheme, please let me know and I would be happy to design one for you. Coupon Binder Green/ Gray Thanks for looking!!! Please rate this product. Did you know that you can earn points credits towards future purchases on TeachShare just by rating products? Thank you for looking.

Cette unité d'apprentissage par projet est centrée autour de "Dragon's Den" et suit le format général de ce type d'émission (Shark Tank, Dans l'oeil du dragon, etc.).

Les étudiants travaillent en binôme ou en autonomie pour proposer une invention de leur choix et créer un projet écrit et un pitch devant le jury (les dragons).

Cela intègre de nombreuses stratégies d'écriture et d'expression orale; à savoir, la persuasion, utiliser les émotions pour influencer un public, choisir notre public et livrer en pensant à notre public, etc.

Cette ressource commence par 10 diapositives qui expliquent le déroulement du projet et est ensuite suivie par une multitude d'activités, de textes modèles et de rubriques :

• « Qu'est-ce qui m'intéresse? » (Une activité de remue-méninges)
• « Améliorer une expérience » (Une stratégie pour trouver une idée)
• « Des possibilités intéressantes » (Une stratégie pour trouver une idée)
• « Mon prototype : ma vision » (une activité visuelle sur le dessin et la description de l'idée)
• « Montre et raconte » (Une activité sur l'utilisation des cinq sens)
• « Le pour et le contre de notre idée » (Une activité pour savoir si l'idée est bonne)
• « Quelle est notre GRANDE idée ? » (Une activité sur la recherche du problème et de la solution)
• « Les avantages de mon produit » (Une activité sur l'utilisation de la persuasion pour vendre)
• « Qui est votre public ? » (Une activité sur la découverte de votre démographie)
• « Publicité et médias sociaux » (Une activité sur le marketing visuel sur les médias sociaux)
• « Mon panneau d'affichage » (Une activité sur le marketing de type panneau d'affichage)
• « Mon jingle publicitaire » (Une activité simple sur la création d'un jingle qui correspond à la marque)
• « Tout est dans l'emplacement » (Une activité sur la conception de la manière dont le produit est présenté)
• « Un emballage stylisé » (Une activité sur la conception de l'emballage du produit)
• « Mon plan d'affaires » (Une activité sur l'organisation des informations pour le pitch)
• « Que diriez-vous?! » (Une activité pour aider les élèves à planifier leurs réponses aux questions difficiles dans la tanière !)
• « J'anticipe les questions potentielles » (Une activité pour anticiper les questions des Dragons)
• « Mon pitch - du début à la fin » (Un modèle de 2 pages pour planifier un pitch)
• « Les serres Aventures Tropicales » (Un pitch fictif d'une page avec 1 page de questions)
• « What's Good ? » (Un pitch fictif d'une page avec 1 page de questions)
• « Évaluation du pitch » (Rubrique d'évaluation)
• « Évaluation du travail de groupe » (Rubrique d'évaluation)
• « Évaluation par les pairs » (Pour faciliter la prise de notes lors des pitchs de leurs pairs).

Learning about the Stock Market using Microsoft Excel lets middle schoolers see how an investment can grow and change, as well as the importance of thorough research. Utilizing Microsoft Excel, students “purchase” and track several stocks over a 6 week period. They have the opportunity to sell stocks or hold them, depending on the market research they do. Using a template they create in Microsoft Excel, they will track the increases and declines in their stock investments and see how much they can make their initial investment grow during the 6 weeks. This lesson is intended for beginning Excel users and was created using Microsoft Excel 2013. It is easily adaptable for different versions.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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I taught a short unit on Economics at the end of the school year and wanted to share with you my materials. The unit includes notes, activities, fun facts and links as well as two short quizzes. Grades 4 and up.

Key Words: Economic Resource,Economics, Consumers, Money

A complete lesson for students to understand the five sector circular flow diagram. It includes an A3 side task and sample sheet. Notes for students to complete and annotated the model. The lesson can be completed in 1 lesson if it follows theory. I've used it over 2 lessons with a introduction. It is suitable for all secondary age groups, as different curriculum teach it at different age levels.

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This lesson will have students explore the two systems of ‘Capitalism’ and ‘Socialism’. Students will go beyond the surface level of understanding, and will be prompted to apply their knowledge of these two economic systems to a distant, isolated culture called ‘Ladakh’, who have been dramatically transformed by “development” or capitalism. Students will analyze a documentary film and identify examples of each economic system. Two critical thinking activities are included that will serve to demonstrate their new understandings and have students delve deeper into the economic & political dynamics shown in the film. 1) 'Loop/Web Diagram'- Students will show how the road coming into Ladakh has changed their culture and environment. 2) Debate- In this extension activity students will be assigned one of five perspectives; all of which were presented in the documentary. This activity will prompt students to rethink any assumptions and understandings they may have had tied to the concepts of progress, development, wealth and poverty. Materials: • Lesson Plan • 1 PowerPoint (26 Slides) • Documentary film titled ‘Ancient Futures: Learning from the Ladakh’ • Grading Rubrics • Printable Handouts: o HANDOUT #1: Guided PowerPoint Notes o HANDOUT #2: Economic Cheat Sheet o HANDOUT #3: Economic Labels o HANDOUT #4: Debate Activity

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the economy of Latin America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Economy of Latin America Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This lesson is on the Factors of Production and Economic Development. The lesson includes 3 parts.

1. A reading on the Factors of Production - Land, Labor, and Capital

2. Questions related the Economic Development and Factors of Production

3. Types of Industry Definition and Identification

How important is teaching globalization and economic interdependence?

Globalization and Interdependence describes the relationships of mutual dependence between all elements and life forms (including humans) within and across cultures, environments, and social systems. Today, more than ever before, globalization and interdependence are part of our everyday local lives. We are linked to others on every continent even if we don't realize it. We are linked through social media and telecommunications, the movement of people and ideas (culture), international trade, the environment as we share the planet, and through international political relations and regulations. The easiest way to teach interdependence no matter one's age is to address international trade. Help your students understand globalization and interdependence through this lesson Economic Interdependence and Globalization.

Note: This lesson has been reviewed by multiple geography teachers.

OBJECTIVE:
• The learner will understand the purpose of globalization.
• The learner will understand economic interdependence through international trade.
• The learner will be able to explain the difference between imports and exports.
• The learner will be able to identify cause and effect of economic interdependence and international
trade.

MATERIALS:
• Student Globalization and Economic Interdependence Reading Activity • Let’s Trade Game Instructions and Game Cards
• Space for students to stand in a large circle
• Large Ball of Yarn
• Exit Cards

PREPARATION:
• Print out the Global Trade & Economic Interdependence card, cut, and laminate
• Roll the yard into a large ball to make it easy to toss.

LESSON INCLUDES

• Introduction
• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• Preparation Instructions
• Procedure
• Closure/Wrap-Up/Evaluation
• Enrichment Activity & Printable Chart need to complete it
• Student Reading Activity
• Class Game & Game Instruction Sheet
• Game Cards
• Exit Cards

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Entrepreneur Series

This assignment is part of a 50-assignment series—perfect for enriching lessons or projects. Check out my store for bundle deals to enhance your curriculum.

Explore the life, achievements, contributions, and legacy of a notable entrepreneur in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions.
• Includes an answer key for easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities or group projects.

Save lots of money while shopping using coupons. This colorful, cheerful binder organizes your coupons and makes it easier for you to find just the right coupon you are looking for while out shopping.Teach your students or children in your household the value of saving money by saving coupons. Create your own coupon binder by using baseball card holders that you can find at many dollar stores or office supply stores. You can either use a two inch or three inch binder to set it up and place all your dividers in. There are two coupon sorting sheets available. Rather than flipping through the pages in your binder to insert coupons which can take a lot of time, you can use the coupon sorting mats. Once your coupons are all sorted then you can place them in your binder. Children of all ages can help with sorting the coupons. Many kids can also help out with gathering coupons and cutting them out. Have your students write about ways they can help their family save money. there are a couple of writing prompts that you could use to have your students share ways that they can help their families save money. This does not necessarily mean just using coupons. It could mean saving money by turning off the lights when not in use, not taking long showers, or turning in cans for redemption. Some kids might write about a job they do such as a paper route, mowing the grass or shoveling snow. Some students might choose to discuss buying items on sale at the store and not demanding expensive name brand items."Older students can work on the total amount of savings from using coupons. They can also work on figuring out percentages to show how much money is saved during each shopping trip and totals for each month. If you are interested in this product please download to see a few more pictures of what you will get. This binder includes the following: coupon binder cover front page coupon binder back page coupon binder spine 2inch coupon binder spine 3 inch full page dividers include the following fruits and vegetables dairy frozen foods canned goods meats boxed foods beverages snacks personal care pet care office supplies household restaurants department stores miscellaneous two pages of sorting mats for coupons Monthly Savings Chart two pages of a Writing prompt on ways kids can help their family save money. Prompt is done on two different style writing paper to accomodate younger students and older elementary students. real life picture of the inside of my binder with directions on how to set it up. credit page This product also comes in chevron pink and gray binder covers. If you would like another chevron color scheme, please let me know and I would be happy to design one for you. Coupon Binder Chevron Pink/ Gray During these difficult economic times, it is important to save money. I hope you can save money for your own family as well as teach your children and / or students about the importance of couponing and saving money. This is a valuable lifelong lesson. You can apply this to any age level. Best Wishes! Happy Saving!!! Thanks for looking!!! Please rate this product. Did you know that you can earn points credits towards future purchases on TeachShare just by rating products? .

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This 38-page resource has everything you need to lead a Dragon's Den or Shark Tank in your middle school classroom!

This resource begins with 10 slides that explain the project rundown and is then followed by oodles of activities, mentor texts and rubrics:

• "What Interests Me?" (A brainstorming activity)
• "Improving an Experience" (A strategy to find an idea)
• "My Prototype: My Vision" (A visual activity on drawing and describing the "idea")
• "Show & Tell" (An activity on using the five senses)
• "The Pros and Cons of our Idea" (An activity on knowing if the idea is a good one)
• "What's the BIG Idea?" (An activity on finding the problem and solution)
• "The Advantages of my Product" (An activity on using persuasion to sell)
• "Who's your Audience?" (An activity on discovering your demographic)
• "Advertising and Social Media" (An activity on visual marketing on social media)
• "My Billboard" (An activity on billboard-style marketing)
• "My Company Jingle" (A simple activity on building a jingle that fits the brand)
• "It's All in the Display!" (An activity on designing the way the product is displayed)
• "The Whole Package" (An activity on designing the packaging for the product)
• "My Business Plan" (An activity on organizing information for the pitch)
• "What Would you Say?!" (An activity to help students plan their answers to tough questions in the den!)
• "Anticipating Potential Questions" (An activity to anticipate Dragon questions)
• "My Pitch - From Beginning to End" (A 2-page template to plan out a pitch)
• "Tropical Adventures Greenhouses" (A fictional 1-page pitch with 1 page of questions)
• "What's Good?" (A fictional 1-page pitch with 1 page of questions)
• "Pitch Evaluation" (Rubric for assessment)
• "Group Work Evaluation" (Rubric for assessment)
• "Peer Evaluation - Pitch Notes" (To facilitate note-taking during pitches from their peers).

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I taught a short unit on Economics at the end of the school year and wanted to share with you my materials. The unit includes notes, activities, fun facts and links as well as two short quizzes. Grades 4 and up.

Key Words: Economic Resource,Economics, Consumers, Money

This lesson involves having students examine the impacts of the Industrial Era in the United States with a specific focus on child labor. It is recommended that students will have explored, to some degree, the Industrial era prior to this lesson. This resource will prompt students to analyze social activist Lewis Hines' photographs that depict the various jobs and working conditions that children experienced. The Slide Presentation is interactive, problem posing, and vicariously draws the students into the lives of the children of the Industrial era.

Optional Extension Activity: Students compare and contrast the child labor of the Industrial era with the child labor that exists today. A 22 minute documentary film titled 'Zoned for Slavery: The Child Behind the Label' supplements this lesson.

This lesson includes:

• Slide Presentation [59 Slides]
• Student Guided Notes
• Venn Diagram Handout

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the economy of North Africa, including countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Economy of North Africa Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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