Economics Unleashed: Draw Your Way Up
Interactive Economics for Grade 10 Drawing & Note-Taking Adventure Understanding Money, Markets & More!
What is Economics Really About?
Think about your last purchase... Why did you choose that item? How did you decide it was worth your money? What if everyone wanted the same thing?
The Big Three Economic Questions
WHAT should we produce? HOW should we produce it? FOR WHOM should we produce it? Every society must answer these!
Draw It Out: Scarcity in Action
Draw your dream bedroom List everything you want in it Circle 5 things you'd choose with a $500 budget This is scarcity - unlimited wants, limited resources!
Supply vs. Demand: The Ultimate Showdown
{"left":"When you REALLY want the new iPhone but it costs $1000\nWhen Taylor Swift announces a surprise concert in your city\nWhen your favorite restaurant runs out of your go-to meal","right":"When stores have too many winter coats in spring\nWhen you're willing to pay extra for same-day delivery\nWhen everyone wants the same limited-edition sneakers"}
Economics All Around You
Look around the classroom Identify 3 economic concepts we've discussed Draw or write them in your notebook Share with a partner - what did you find?
Money: More Than Just Cash
Medium of Exchange - easier than bartering your lunch Store of Value - saving for that concert ticket Unit of Account - comparing prices at different stores From shells to digital payments - money evolves!
Think Like an Economist
"There's no such thing as a free lunch." - Economist Milton Friedman Everything has an opportunity cost - even 'free' things!
Your Economic Journey Continues
You've discovered economics is everywhere! Keep drawing and noting economic concepts you see Next: We'll explore how governments and markets interact Remember: Every choice has an opportunity cost!
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