How do individual choices and market forces interact to shape the economy and people’s lives?
Duration
4 - 6 weeksGroup Size
4 - 5 studentsGrade Level
High School, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSubjects
Economy, Finance, Social StudiesProject Description
In this project, students explore how personal decision-making and economic forces influence one another. They investigate supply and demand, opportunity cost, consumer habits, and real-world case studies while connecting these ideas to personal finance and societal outcomes. The project is aligned with Common Core ELA/Math and NGSS standards, and includes detailed rubrics that help students improve their work and teachers assess fairly.
Why Use this Project?
This project equips students with the tools to understand and analyze real-world economics in a way that connects directly to their lives. By blending research, collaboration, and media production, students strengthen critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy. Teachers benefit from structured instructions, ready-to-use templates, and rubrics that make assessment straightforward. Students gain hands-on experience with financial literacy, teamwork, and presentation skills, ensuring that learning is active, engaging, and relevant to their future.
What's Included
- General Guidelines – Explains how students will work in teams, choose roles, and manage responsibilities.
- Brainstorming – Provides structured methods for generating and narrowing down project ideas tied to the driving question.
- Project Planning and Designing – Guides students in dividing tasks, creating weekly timelines, and preparing research resources.
- Project Execution – Outlines step-by-step processes for teamwork, accountability, and revision as the project progresses.
- Podcasting – Gives detailed instructions for producing a podcast, including planning, recording, and editing.
- Presentation – Offers clear guidelines for presenting the final product through a podcast, video, or slide deck.
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