Capitalism and the Free Market 5-E Lesson and FUN Economics Game | Microsoft
This fun, digital lesson explores how capitalism works in the real world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a warm-up that challenges students to become entrepreneurs & create “to-do” lists for their new businesses. Then, review the characteristics of capitalism and discuss the traits of this economic system. Play, “Conquer Capitalism”, a fun, digital board game where students compete to become the richest, most-successful entrepreneur. My classes love playing the game & it re-enforces how our free market, capitalist economy works. The exit ticket assesses learning by having students analyze how the free market affected their businesses throughout the game. Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Game Board, Directions, Task Cards & Score Cards
- Exit Ticket Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Team Rally” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Big Ideas & “Say Something…” Activity
- Explain: Explain “Conquer Capitalism” Board Game
- Elaborate: Play the Game
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket WS
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 43
Time: 50 Minutes
Grades: 5-12