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Introduction to Economics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop the concept of supply and demand. In this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture and take notes on supply and demand. Students create a coherent set of notes about supply and demand.
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Microeconomics Study Guide, Part I

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics learning exercise, students respond to 38 short answer questions regarding the economic laws of supply and demand and market structure.
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Economics: Elasticity of Prices

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the elasticity concepts of price, income, cross elasticity, and elasticity of supply. They apply this knowledge to an activity about Britain's Birmingham Northern Relief Road.
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Demand Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this economics principles learning exercise, students respond to 16 short answer questions about how supply and demand affect prices.
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Mr. Yamada’s Tips for Success on Current Events Commentary: Macroeconomics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economic systems worksheet, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues. 
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Exchange Rate Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
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STRIPS 'N CURVES

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make color selections and make sure they are aware of correct strata construction for this innovative combination of straight lines and gentle curves creates zingy but easy-to-make quilts.
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Microeconomics Summary

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study microeconomics.  In this Economics lesson, 12th graders draw graphs on government taxes.  Students decide if these graphs are true or false.
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Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer and problem solving questions regarding the concept of elasticity.
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Microeconomics Study Guide, Section II: Elasticities

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, learners define elasticity, calculate ranges of elasticity, and label diagrams pertaining to the concept of elasticity.
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New Equilibrium Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics practice worksheet, learners respond to 20 questions where they calculate new equilibrium points and label diagrams.
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The Expansion of the 1960s

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this economics worksheet, learners read an article and then answer questions and diagram solutions to problems presented to them.
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Price Floors and Ceilings

For Students 9th - 12th
For this economics worksheet, students examine price floors and ceilings as they use a chart to answer 4 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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Elasticity

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the meaning of the business term, elasticity, and discuss the main elasticity concepts of price, income, and cross elasticity. They manipulate and demonstrate various business formulas.
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Market Structures and Competition

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students review concepts related to market structures and competition. Using supply and demand, they identify what factors cause them to shift and analyze business downward facing demand curves. They compare and contrast the abilities of...
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Learners construct a fabric vase as shown in the book, "Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases" by Linda Johansen. They cut fabric and appliques using plastic templates then iron on fusible interface. Pieces of the vase are then sewn...
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Covered with Love: A Look at Me Quilt

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Young scholars create a bright and busy quilt to visually stimulate an infant or toddler. They use both hand applique and machine applique to piece together colorful scraps using many different shapes and patterns.
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Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils construct a 9-Patch Star using foundation units in the required text "Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars." They discuss fabric selection for the star block. Students cut and label their fabrics.
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Piecing: Expanding the Basics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review and discover new techniques to use on their quilts. As a class, they watch a demonstration on piecing fabrics together and the different stitching that can be used. They share their designs with the class and...
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Seeking a Balance in International Trade: Pacific Rim Import-Export Transactions Activity

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explain the concepts of marketing, comparative advantage and the uses of monetary policy to affect markets.
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Elasticity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the topic of elasticity. As a class, they identify demand as being either price elastic or price inelastic when given examples. They discover the relationship between percentage changes in the quantity sold...
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Surpluses, Shortages, and Equilibrium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars review and discuss the meaning of equilibrium. As a class, they participate in a game of "The Price is Right" in which they guess the true market price of various items. They explain how shortages and surpluses tend to...
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The Aggregate Supply Curve

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Aggregate Supply Curve," by Baumol, William J., and Alan S. Blinder. Economics: Principles and Policy, 7th ed. Orlando, FL: The Dryden Press, 1997, pp.628-642.
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Khan Academy: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Curves

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how the concepts of supply and demand can be applied to the economy as a whole. Includes examples of an aggregate demand curve and an aggregate supply curve, and review questions at the end.