Lessons that develop economic literacy in K–12 students

Individual lessons that are easy-to-use and classroom-ready; no prep time needed to find supplies. Download these fun lessons and you’ll be ready with activities that teach students:

Learning through doing
Historical events through activities that bring lessons to life
Relevant lessons for their age and cultural interests

Lessons at a glance

Grade level

Name

Main lessons

How to get the materials

Elementary School

K–2

Hunka Hunka Human Capital Cheer

Fun and simple chant for young children, sets the foundation for future lessons about human capital

Download the Hunka Hunka Human Capital Cheer

Middle School

5–7

Spice Price Play

Students learn that voluntary exchange creates wealth as they act out the adventures of Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Magellan with a supporting cast of kings, queens and courtiers

Download the Spice Price Play Script

5–7

Make Sure There’s a Revolution Play

Students enact a play that demonstrates the effects on people’s incomes of Britain’s colonial legislation that led to the American Revolution

Download the Revolution Play Script

High School

9–12

The Interview

This lesson cements the fact that human capital includes: skills, knowledge, experience and personal characteristics. Students learn that their human capital should be flexible and in high demand

Download the Interview Questions and Answers