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7th Grade

Economic Understanding - Goods & Services - Budgeting & Opportunity Cost

Economic Understanding - Goods & Services - Budgeting & Opportunity Cost

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Economic Understanding - Goods & Services - Budgeting & Opportunity Cost

7th Grade

Social Studies

Understand key economic concepts such as goods and services, budgeting, and opportunity cost. Gain insights into making informed financial decisions and recognize how different choices affect resource allocation.

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7th Grade - 12th Grade

Understanding Opportunity Cost - Real World Examples - Economic Decision-Making Framework

Understanding Opportunity Cost - Real World Examples - Economic Decision-Making Framework

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Understanding Opportunity Cost - Real World Examples - Economic Decision-Making Framework

7th Grade - 12th Grade

Business

Explore the concept of opportunity cost in economic decision-making by analyzing real-world examples. Learn to identify and evaluate opportunity costs in various scenarios, enhancing skills in assessing economic decisions and resource allocation.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Understanding Scarcity - Economics Concepts - Economic Basics

Understanding Scarcity - Economics Concepts - Economic Basics

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Understanding Scarcity - Economics Concepts - Economic Basics

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Social Studies

Explore fundamental economic concepts such as scarcity, choice, supply, and demand to understand how these principles shape economic decisions and influence markets. Enhance your ability to analyze economic situations effectively by gaining insights into these essential principles.

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6th Grade

[Specialization - Trade - Economics in Australia]

[Specialization - Trade - Economics in Australia]

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[Specialization - Trade - Economics in Australia]

6th Grade

Social Studies

Examines how specialization influences trade in the economic landscape, with a particular focus on Australia. The content enhances understanding of specialization, its effects on international trade, and provides analysis of Australia's export and import dynamics.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Fundamentals - Characteristics of Economic Systems - Economics

Fundamentals - Characteristics of Economic Systems - Economics

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Fundamentals - Characteristics of Economic Systems - Economics

6th Grade - 8th Grade

History

Examine foundational concepts of economic systems, focusing on their components and functions. Develop insights into various economic systems, grasp the implications of scarcity, and identify the roles that governments play in economies.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Understanding Key Economics Concepts - Economic Systems & Standards of Living

Understanding Key Economics Concepts - Economic Systems & Standards of Living

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Understanding Key Economics Concepts - Economic Systems & Standards of Living

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Social Studies

Examine core economic concepts, including GDP, literacy rate, and various economic systems, such as market, command, and traditional economies. Understand how these factors influence a nation's living standards. Analyze the significance of human and capital resources in fostering economic development.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Understanding Economic Barriers - Trade Restrictions

Understanding Economic Barriers - Trade Restrictions

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Understanding Economic Barriers - Trade Restrictions

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Social Studies

Explore key concepts of economic trade barriers, focusing on tariffs, quotas, and embargoes, and their impact on international commerce. Develop the ability to identify various types of trade restrictions and understand their purposes, along with their effects on global trade dynamics.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Economic Systems - Analysis & Comparison

Economic Systems - Analysis & Comparison

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Economic Systems - Analysis & Comparison

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Social Studies

Examine various economic systems, including traditional, command, and market economies, developing an understanding of how each system addresses production, distribution, and consumption. Gain the ability to effectively compare different economic models.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Economics - Trade Barriers - Tariff, Quota, and Embargo

Economics - Trade Barriers - Tariff, Quota, and Embargo

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Economics - Trade Barriers - Tariff, Quota, and Embargo

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Social Studies

Examine the concept of trade barriers, focusing on tariffs, quotas, and embargoes within economics. Understand how these measures affect international trade and develop proficiency in identifying and analyzing different types of trade barriers and their impacts on the economy.

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7th Grade

Understanding Economic Concepts - Supply and Demand - Market Dynamics

Understanding Economic Concepts - Supply and Demand - Market Dynamics

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Understanding Economic Concepts - Supply and Demand - Market Dynamics

7th Grade

Social Studies

Understand fundamental economic principles, focusing on supply and demand, market dynamics, and core economic concepts. Gain insights into economic decision-making and the effects of scarcity on resource allocation. Learn about market influences and develop skills necessary for analyzing economic trends and making informed decisions.

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7th Grade

Trade and Economics - Specialization & Trade - African Markets

Trade and Economics - Specialization & Trade - African Markets

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Trade and Economics - Specialization & Trade - African Markets

7th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the principles of specialization and trade with a focus on African markets and their economic dynamics. Gain insights into how trade impacts economies by understanding specific trade barriers and examining the effects of renewable energy on traditional economies. The learning process aims to enhance economic comprehension and analytical skills within the context of African market dynamics.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Economic Systems - Scarcity and Economic Decisions

Understanding Economic Systems - Scarcity and Economic Decisions

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Understanding Economic Systems - Scarcity and Economic Decisions

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Social Studies

Explore essential economic concepts, focusing on how countries manage scarcity and various types of economies. Understand decision-making processes in economic systems—command, market, and mixed economies—and their societal impacts.

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3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Introduction to Social Studies - Key Themes and Concepts

Introduction to Social Studies - Key Themes and Concepts

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Introduction to Social Studies - Key Themes and Concepts

3rd Grade - 6th Grade

History, Social Studies

Engage with the essential aspects of social studies by examining government, economics, geography, culture, and inventions. Enhance understanding of how these components influence human civilization, fostering analytical skills and a comprehensive worldview.

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8th Grade

Economics Concepts - Vocabulary & Resource Allocation

Economics Concepts - Vocabulary & Resource Allocation

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Economics Concepts - Vocabulary & Resource Allocation

8th Grade

Social Studies

Develop a deep understanding of essential economic concepts such as opportunity cost, resource allocation, and the factors of production. Gain the ability to apply these principles to real-world situations, enhancing decision-making skills. Identify critical elements of economics to better comprehend the challenges of scarcity and optimize resource use.

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8th Grade - 12th Grade

Analyzing Economic Systems - Introduction to Types and Functions

Analyzing Economic Systems - Introduction to Types and Functions

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Analyzing Economic Systems - Introduction to Types and Functions

8th Grade - 12th Grade

Social Studies

Analysis of fundamental economic systems, examining how they influence national economic structures. Learners will understand the attributes and roles of traditional, command, mixed, and capitalist systems, gaining insights into their practical applications and decision-making mechanisms.

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6th Grade

Advertising Strategies - Marketing Concepts - Economics

Advertising Strategies - Marketing Concepts - Economics

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Advertising Strategies - Marketing Concepts - Economics

6th Grade

Education

Explore fundamental advertising strategies in economics, focusing on components such as slogans, target audiences, and logos. Gain an understanding of vital marketing principles and their role in product promotion and economic systems.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Civilizations - Early Human Settlements - Ancient History

Understanding Civilizations - Early Human Settlements - Ancient History

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Understanding Civilizations - Early Human Settlements - Ancient History

4th Grade - 6th Grade

History, Social Studies

Study the foundations of civilization, focusing on early human settlements and characteristics of ancient societies. Gain insight into the development of stable food supply systems, governance, and cultural expressions and understand their influence on today's modern world.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Writing - Memoirs - Literary Nonfiction

Understanding Writing - Memoirs - Literary Nonfiction

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Understanding Writing - Memoirs - Literary Nonfiction

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Understand the fundamentals of memoirs and their unique narrative style, focusing on the chronicling of personal experiences through first-person storytelling. Develop a deeper understanding of literary nonfiction, improving skills in interpreting and composing memoirs that reflect personal growth and self-awareness.

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8th Grade - 9th Grade

Understanding Functions - Characteristics and Identification - Mathematics Fundamentals

Understanding Functions - Characteristics and Identification - Mathematics Fundamentals

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Understanding Functions - Characteristics and Identification - Mathematics Fundamentals

8th Grade - 9th Grade

Mathematics

Explore the concept of functions in mathematics by identifying and distinguishing between functions and non-functions using ordered pairs and mapping diagrams. Develop a deeper understanding of functions while enhancing the ability to analyze different representations and improve mathematical reasoning skills.

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6th Grade

Understanding Economic Systems - Fundamental Concepts

Understanding Economic Systems - Fundamental Concepts

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Understanding Economic Systems - Fundamental Concepts

6th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the fundamental concepts of various economic systems, including market, command, and traditional economies. Gain the ability to define essential economic terms, understand the role of bartering, and differentiate between types of economies through thought-provoking questions and engaging visuals.

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