Mechanisms of Central Planning Versus Price Signaling

Experience the logistical challenges of allocating resources through a comparative simulation. Contrast the results of central planning directives with a decentralized market auction to understand shortages, surpluses, and incentives.

Lesson #2
inEconomic Systems Comparative Analysis

You might also like

Vérité Numérique Fiche Élève
Vérité Numérique Guide Enseignant

Défis du Numérique en EMC

Une séquence complète d'activités clés en main d'Éducation Morale et Civique (EMC) pour la classe de Terminale, conforme au nouveau programme 2026. Elle se concentre sur les défis du numérique : intelligence artificielle, désinformation, espace public numérique et souveraineté technologique.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
Hoosier Pathfinders Worksheet
Hoosier Pathfinders Teacher Answer Key

Hoosier Pathfinders

A comprehensive 2-day lesson on cardinal directions, relative location, and map skills using a customized map of Indiana. Students learn to navigate using a compass rose and estimate distances using a novel visual paper-clip scale.

M

Makenzie.Milliman

Hoosier Pathfinders Teacher Answer Key page 1

Hoosier Pathfinders Teacher Answer Key

A comprehensive 3-page teacher guide and answer key for the Hoosier Pathfinders worksheet pack, featuring exact solutions, distance calculations, and teaching tips.

M

Makenzie.Milliman

Conformity Compass Slides
Conformity Compass Worksheet
Teacher Dossier Guide

Crowd Control

A three-day social psychology sequence exploring conformity, groupthink, and social influence. Students analyze foundational experiments, compare compliance versus internalization, and dissect modern digital peer pressure and media dynamics.

MJ

Mr. J. Pfluke

Legacy Letters Teacher Guide
Legacy Letters Slides
Survival Scroll Activity
Citizen Thinker Journal
Passing the Torch Exit Ticket

Legacy Letters

A reflection-based history and civics lesson where eighth-grade students synthesize their year-long learning to craft legacy letters, survival guides, or advice columns for incoming seventh graders. Students reflect on historical thinking skills and civic responsibilities to mentor the next cohort.

DF

Dana Friedman

Hoosier Pathfinders Worksheet page 1

Hoosier Pathfinders Worksheet

A 3-page interactive student worksheet pack for map skills, cardinal/intermediate directions, relative location, and scale distance estimation using an original Indiana map with a visual paper-clip scale.

M

Makenzie.Milliman

Olmec Explorer Guide
Olmec Teacher Guide
Olmec Presentation Slides
Olmec Jade Trade
Olmec Rubber Ballgame
Olmec Tuxtla Carvers
Olmec Jade Slides
Olmec Rubber Ballgame Slides
Olmec Tuxtla Slides

Empire Builders of the Americas

A comprehensive 4th-grade social studies unit where students analyze the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Through primary-source-style document analysis, geographical exploration, and civic action, students discover what made these empires successful and apply ancient engineering solutions to improve the modern City of Surprise.

SS

Steffany Schroeder

Branch Battles Slides
Branch Battles Teacher Guide
Branch Battles Scorecard

Branch Battles

A high-energy team review game covering the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the US government. Includes a game-show style presentation, a teacher facilitation guide with rules and answer keys, and a student scoreboard sheet for active participation.

T

tsundstrom

Passing the Torch Exit Ticket page 1

Passing the Torch Exit Ticket

A 1-page exit ticket and self-assessment checklist for students to finalize their reflective legacy process and articulate a future-focused civic commitment.

DF

Dana Friedman

Juneteenth Jubilee Teacher Guide
Freedom Journey Student Activity
Freedom Journey Classroom Slides

Juneteenth Jubilee

A comprehensive social studies and history lesson for second-grade students based on Alliah L. Agostini's book 'The Juneteenth Story'. It focuses on the timeline of freedom, the historical significance of June 19, 1865, and symbols of celebration like the Juneteenth Flag.

MK

Megan Kolodny

Citizen Thinker Journal page 1

Citizen Thinker Journal

A 2-page reflection journal and graphic organizer for eighth graders to analyze their growth in historical analysis skills and core civic values.

DF

Dana Friedman

Drenaje Olmeca Diapositivas
Drenaje Olmeca Ficha de Análisis

Ingeniería Hidráulica Olmeca

Una lección interactiva e ilustrada sobre el primer sistema de drenaje de América, desarrollado por la civilización Olmeca en San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán. Analiza la planificación urbana, la talla de canales de basalto, la logística de transporte y el propósito ceremonial y práctico de esta red hidráulica de más de 3,000 años de antigüedad.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny