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25x: Economics
Introductory economics lessons with student materials for vocabulary and critical-thinking practice.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 reviews- 489 pages
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- Published by 3andB
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What you get
- Twenty-five introductory mini-lessons across core economics topics
- Real-world examples and current statistics connecting concepts to students’ lives
- Flexible lessons for introductions, homework, or post-instruction reinforcement
- Activities that build economics vocabulary and critical thinking
For high school economics classes introducing, practicing, or reinforcing core economic concepts.
About this workbook
25x: Economics from 3andB is a 489-page, ready-to-teach economics workbook for classroom, homeschool, or independent study. The 2026 Edition covers economic foundations, systems, trade, markets, competition, money, labor, national economic performance, government policy, and contemporary issues.
It is aligned with the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics and can support Economics, Personal Finance, Business, Social Studies, CTE, intervention, RTI, and substitute plans. Chapters provide objectives, readable real-world articles, guided notes, vocabulary, lecture notes, data-analysis activities, realistic scenarios, hypotheticals, reflection prompts, and critical-thinking questions.
Every lesson also includes a slide deck and introductory video accessible by QR code. Students build economic knowledge while practicing data analysis, evaluating choices and policies, and applying economic concepts to real-world situations.
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In every lesson
A teacher can hand out any lesson in this book and know exactly what a student is getting.
- 1Student-focused article
- 2Guided notes
- 3Reflection questions
- 4Hypotheticals
- 5Key terms
- 6Lecture notes
- 7Crossword puzzle
- 8Word search
What's inside
5 units, start to finish.
- 1. Introduction to Scarcity and Choice (Standard 1: Scarcity)
- 2. Economic Decision Making and Opportunity Cost (Standard 2: Decision Making)
- 3. Production Possibilities Frontier (Standards 1: Scarcity & 2: Decision Making)
- 4. Economic Systems and Resource Allocation (Standard 3: Allocation)
- 5. Incentives and Their Role in Economics (Standard 4: Incentives)
- 6. Trade and Specialization (Standard 5: Trade & 6: Specialization)
- 7. Markets and Prices: Supply and Demand (Standard 7: Markets and Prices)
- 8. The Role of Prices in the Economy (Standard 8: Role of Prices)
- 9. Market Structures and Competition (Standard 9: Competition and Market Structure)
- 10. Economic Institutions and Money (Standard 10: Institutions & 11: Money and Inflation)
- 11. Interest Rates and Financial Markets (Standard 12: Interest Rates)
- 12. Income Distribution and Labor Markets (Standard 13: Income)
- 13. Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Standard 14: Entrepreneurship)
- 14. The Role of Government in the Economy (Standard 16: Role of Government and Market Failure)
- 15. Market Failure and Government Intervention (Standard 16: Role of Government and Market Failure)
- 16. Economic Growth and Productivity (Standard 15: Economic Growth)
- 17. Economic Fluctuations and Business Cycles (Standard 18: Economic Fluctuations)
- 18. Unemployment: Types, Causes, and Policies (Standard 19: Unemployment and Inflation)
- 19. Inflation: Causes, Effects, and Monetary Policy (Standard 11: Money and Inflation & 19: Unemployment and Inflation)
- 20. Fiscal and Monetary Policy (Standard 20: Fiscal and Monetary Policy)
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What teachers say
Clear, practical, and student-friendly
I picked this up looking for a solid economics resource for high school students, and it does a great job breaking down complex topics into understandable pieces. The explanations are straightforward and relatable, making ideas like supply and demand, markets, and personal finance easier to grasp. I appreciated how it connects economic concepts to real-world situations students actually recognize. The structure feels organized and easy to follow, which makes it useful both for learning and review. Overall, it feels like a reliable, approachable guide that helps students build a strong foundation in economics without feeling overwhelmed.
Clear and Helpful Book!
Economics for High School Students makes a topic that usually feels dry actually click. The mini-lessons tie real-world scenarios to core ideas so that it does not read like a textbook. The book was clear, friendly, and really helpful for anyone wanting a solid grasp of basic economics without the headache.
Comprehensive and complete high school economics curriculum
This is a comprehensive and complete high school economics workbook. This is perfect for teaching my high school econ class. I especially like the data analysis activities. The online introduction videos and slide decks are very helpful as well. I used this last year; the new and updated version is completely new and very well done. Highly recommended.
Great for homeschoolers!
As a homeschooling mom, I love the idea of my kids learning real-life skills they will actually use. The material is super easy to understand, and this is a must-have for ALL students, in my opinion.
Making Economics Accessible
It is a well-structured and student-friendly workbook that introduces key economic concepts in a clear and practical way. With its blend of articles, guided notes, reflection questions, hypotheticals, data analysis, vocabulary, and engaging activities like crosswords and word searches, this workbook makes learning economics interactive and approachable. It helps students develop logical thinking and real-world decision-making skills. Overall, it’s an excellent resource for anyone beginning their journey into economics.
Easy to use
Way better than I expected, the articles are easy to read and comprehend for complex topics. They break units down logically, and this was the perfect addition to our economics class. The follow-up questions to the article go between comprehension and critical thinking, which helps sink the topic in quickly.
Relevant for High Schoolers
Do you work in educational curriculum development at the high school level? Are you in charge of analyzing textbooks that can be beneficial for your school system? Do you believe in interactive textbooks? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this is the textbook for your school system for high school students. It's engaging, educational, and relevant.
Sample pages
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Questions teachers ask
What topics does this workbook cover?
It covers fundamentals, markets and prices, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and global and contemporary issues.
How can I use these lessons?
Use the lessons for classroom introductions, homework, or reinforcement after instruction.
What is included in each chapter?
Each chapter includes a student-focused article, guided notes, reflection questions, hypotheticals, key terms, lecture notes, a crossword puzzle, and a word search.
What free materials are available?
You can see a full lesson, watch the video, and view the slides.
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25x: Economics · 489 pages · High School
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