It's About Supply and Demand

After considering the role that gasoline plays in our lives and our dependence on it as a society, learners participate in a reading activity discussing why the price of oil is increasing. They will then simulate being members of a...

Put economics skills into practice with a series of scenarios and related tasks. The plan is built around centers and differentiation, and each activity includes three slightly different tasks for students to complete based on a shape...

In this economics lesson, students examine the principle of supply and demand related to the oil market as they identify factors that cause curves and shifts and determine equilibrium. Upper graders read an informational article and use...

In this supply and demand learning exercise, students read about supply and demand and the impact these can have on a new business. They then answer the 9 questions in the packet. The answers are at the end of the packet.

Focus on supply and demand with this worksheet. Learners answer questions related to supply and demand in the automobile industry. It's a great way to provide a quick review of this concept.

What do strawberries, gasoline, and human kidneys have in common? Explore the concept of supply and demand, and the varying degrees of demand for particular items in the free market, with an informative video from Crash Course economics.

Can raising the minimum wage lead to unemployment? Young economists watch a rapid-paced video from Crash Course Economics to learn about supply and demand in the labor market and the ways that the minimum wage can both stimulate economic...

How does the economy affect the environment—and vice versa? A video from Crash Course Economics discusses the ways supply and demand for products made with non-renewable resources can result in the Tragedy of the Commons, or even in the...

Supply and demand can be a complicated concept for some students, and this resource makes the topic interesting and accessible. Economics classes may enjoy using case studies of Hula Hoops and Silly Bandz to learn about this concept....

OPEC is a name that can make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Many adults understand that because gasoline is in high demand and on short supply, OPEC can raise the price to turn a pretty profit. Help learners understand the...