Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

Teaching Microeconomics with Games and Simulations

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Alex Lamon
Teacher Version

Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Learn how to incorporate different microeconomic game simulations to engage student learning in various economic concepts.
  • Learn how to play the following: The Evolution of Trust (online), Monopoly (face-to-face simulation), Oiligarchy (online), EpiPen Tycoon (online), Cost Curves at a Bakery (face-to-face simulation), Theme Hotel (online).

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, GDP, Human Capital, Income Distribution, Inflation, Markets and Prices, Profit, Roles of Government, Taxes, Trade

This video is available to view for EconEdLink members only.

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn how to use several microeconomic games and simulations to engage students.

Description

Teachers will demo games and simulations used to introduce key topics.  The presenter will provide examples, assessments and best practices for all the free tools and resources shown.  Whether you are a new teacher, or an Econ veteran, find something new for easy classroom implementation. 

Resources

Subjects:
Economics