Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 32

Class Market Simulation

A market simulation is a classroom activity that models real-world buying and selling. Students act as buyers and sellers, trading products or services in a simulated marketplace. By participating, students can see first-hand how economic forces like supply and demand affect prices.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain how a market simulation works
2Describe how supply and demand affect prices
3Predict what happens to prices when supply or demand changes
4Reflect on participation in a simulated buying and selling market

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