Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson featuring SpongeBob | Microsoft
This STUDENT-FAVORITE lesson introduces real-world economics with a fun cartoon case study. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “This for That” warm-up to explore trade throughout history. Discuss key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, conduct a cartoon case study to examine economic concepts. Students love watching a SpongeBob episode in class; you will love that they are learning all about the economy! Finally, assess learning with a “Show What You Know” exit ticket activity. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Video Questions
- Exit Ticket Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “This for That” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: “SpongeBob SquarePants“ Video Activity
- Elaborate “Cartoon Economics” Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity
Vocabulary:
- Economy, Capital, Entrepreneur, Industry, Goods, Services, Tangible, Intangible, Barter, Currency, Labor
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 56
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 5-12