Teaching Economics in Junior School?

Question

Actually I was thinking game theory, what do u think? :)

Answer 1

wait, economics math isn't complicated for junior level. elasticity is just variable manipulation and so is the rest. and all the graphs for demand and supply are just pure common sense. they learn graphs in fifth and sixth grade! econ should be taught with some fun activites and little competition requiring involvement with economics: micro and macro. Introduce something like DECA. that would get them into BA, Accounting, and Econ!

hope that helps1 let me know if there's ne thing else

Additional:

Game theory? well hey, that would definately get the students involved and engaged...take this, i was able to get robotics students a few years back at the high school freshmen level to understand a problem involving integration...and you know what, they got it totally, how? well, i had a problem for them in class once they came in, and they were excited to go about solving it..then, they ran accross a problem, "how's the robotiv going to...etc" and well, if you slowly throw information to the answer, they'll soon find it and know the concept inside-in and out, because they taught them self through your game theory guide..so definately, good choice!

hope this helps..i have some other examples how I approached challenging problems..let me know if there's ne thing else..hope it all works out for you!

Answer 2

No. It is too abstract for most junior high students to really get, and it would  just turn into a vocabulary test.  Some information about personal finance  as part of math or social studies  would be useful. Things like  mortgages, checking  and savings accounts. and maybe a little about the stock market.

I assumed you meant Jr High school in the US for 12-14 year old. I think it would be appropriate to teach for 16+ who have had algebra