Intro to Economics & Commodities | High School Digital Lesson Supply & Demand

Description

Introduce your high school students to the fundamentals of economics and commodities with this engaging, ready-to-use digital resource!

My Introduction to Economics lesson is perfect for teaching key concepts like supply and demand, scarcity and choice, economic incentives, and the role of commodities in everyday life. Using the relatable real-world example of a flower shop, students explore how economics impacts real-world businesses.

Students will search online resources and vetted links to complete interactive prompts designed to deepen their understanding of:
✅ Economics and decision-making
✅ Supply and demand explained
✅ Costs, benefits, and economic trade-offs
✅ Incentives in economic systems
✅ How to read and understand supply and demand graphs
✅ What are commodities and why they matter

⭐What class is it for?

• High school Economics classes
• Introduction to Business (Essentials)
• Survey of Business
• Entrepreneurship courses
• Homeschool and even entry-level higher education students!

What’s Included:

✅ 11-slide Google Slides deck (also converts seamlessly to Microsoft PowerPoint)
✅ Teacher’s key (student example)
✅ Teaching duration: ~60 minutes + class discussion time

This resource is designed specifically for economics teachers looking for engaging classroom activities that make economics and commodities approachable for beginners. Perfect for bringing real-world examples into your classroom and keeping students engaged!