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Supply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium Lesson PlanSupply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium Lesson Plan
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Supply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium

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An auction simulation, PowerPoint presentation, and candy M&Ms® are the perfect tools to help your learners understand the concept of supply, demand, and diminishing marginal utility. Here you'll find a thorough lesson plan that systematically discusses how to conduct these simulations alongside a PowerPoint and the necessary activity handouts, worksheets, and answer keys.

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supply and demand, market economies, the united states economy, demand, equilibrium prices, prices, surplus

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social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have a basic understanding of math concepts such as slope and x/y axis
  • It will require a good deal of preparation time for the instructor

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  • Includes assessment to follow-up lesson activities
  • Provides a detailed instructional guide to accompany the PowerPoint presentation

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Common Core

RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.7

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