Sixth graders learn the two forces behind every price tag, how much buyers want (demand) and how much sellers offer (supply), and how they meet at a market price, then check what they know.
Students will be able to…
A sneaker sells out in minutes while a leftover item is marked way down. What two forces move every price, and how do they meet?
Project this and answer each question about how supply and demand set prices — read the explanation after each one.
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A new sneaker sells out in minutes and resellers charge triple. A leftover holiday item gets marked way down. What makes the same kind of thing cost so differently?
Students answer questions about supply and demand.
Students predict a price move.
Students explain a real price change.
Students reflect on supply and demand.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies and Common Core literacy in social studies.
Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals and society.
Explain the roles of buyers and sellers in product, labor, and financial markets.
Analyze the role of prices in determining how resources are allocated in a market.
Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop understanding.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find a real price change, decide whether supply or demand shifted, and explain the result, so the idea connects to the world. A printable supply-and-demand worksheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.