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America declared its independence from England in 1776. Then it fought—and won—a war to secure that independence. So what would America do with its newfound freedom? The first step was to establish a government. But what type of government would the Founders create? A monarchy? A democracy? Or something that had never been done before?
How do we build a government strong enough to enforce laws, but limited enough to protect freedom? Explore the Judicial Branch's power under Article III in with this lesson plan and accompanying…
What is the President’s job—and who keeps that power in check? In this fast-paced Grades 4–6 lesson, students test real government “crisis scenarios,” then unpack Article II to learn the President’s…
Who writes the laws—and why did the Founders make lawmaking slow on purpose? In this lesson, students explore Article I, the two houses of Congress, and how limited powers help protect liberty.
How did America go from a weak government to a strong republic? Students learn why the Articles of Confederation failed and step into the Constitutional Convention to see how compromise helped hold…
What kind of government protects freedom without falling into chaos? In this Grades 4–6 lesson, students compare government types, define a republic, and discover why the Founders built a system of…
Designed for grades 6 and up, this lesson connects everyday market behavior to big economic ideas, helping students understand how interest rates are set and why the money market affects the whole…
This lesson for grades 6 and up equips students to spot how government actions shape the economy—through spending, providing services, regulating, and borrowing—and to weigh the trade-offs behind the…
How do research and testing get a product ready for the marketplace? Through the real-world story of sisters Anna Belle and Lila Mae, students will learn how successful entrepreneurs prepare products…
Students will understand how private property and public property create different incentives that shape behavior, economic outcomes, and the development of markets.
In this lesson, students in grades six and up explore how taxes influence prices, consumer behavior, and market efficiency through real-world examples and guided discussion. Using historical context…
Students will learn key business concepts—Minimum Guarantee, Creative Branding, and Point of Sale—and apply them by designing their own small business strategies.
Students will understand that market structures vary in their level of competition, and that imperfect competition influences efficiency, pricing, and consumer options in the real economy.
Step into the world of perfect competition, where prices, choices, and efficiency collide! Students grades 6 and up will discover how economists imagine a flawless market—and why the real world…
In this lesson, students explore how discipline and long-term thinking drive entrepreneurial success through the story of Caleb Nguyen’s landscaping business. By examining financial sacrifice,…
In this lesson, students will understand that government intervention can sometimes correct market failures, but such action should be careful and limited because markets function best when buyers…
Subsidies sound like free money, but do they really help? In this lesson, students explore how government incentives shape markets, weighing whether subsidies create innovation and opportunity—or…
Bring entrepreneurship to life with The Hustle: From Rollers to Real Estate! In this engaging lesson, students explore how young business owners grow by managing time, delegating tasks, and taking…
Discover how good intentions can go hilariously (and disastrously) wrong in this engaging economics lesson for grades six and up. Students explore real and historical examples of incentives…
Unlock the secret to economic growth with this engaging lesson plan for grades six and up. Students will discover how productivity—powered by technology and human capital—helps businesses and nations…
Designed for grades 6 and up, this lesson plan uses the story Tito’s Trouble with Communism to help students examine how government systems affect individual lives and human dignity. Through…
This engaging lesson, intended for grades six and up, uses a relatable classroom analogy and a dynamic video to explore the real-world effects of wealth redistribution. Students learn key economic…
This 3rd–5th grade lesson explores Oregon’s unique identity—following the Corps of Discovery through the Pacific Northwest, tracing the Oregon Trail and the belief in Manifest Destiny, uncovering the…
What does it take to turn a passion into a luxury business? In this lesson inspired by The Hustle: Mane Attraction, students explore how planning, pricing, and customer experience transform a…
Explore how national budgets really work in this engaging, real-world economics lesson! Students learn the impact of government spending, borrowing, and debt through relatable examples, interactive…