The balloon race is a great lesson to teach the differences of the division of labor and domestic system.  This type of lesson allows students to see how the concepts are relevant to everyday life and jobs in society.  I enjoyed teaching this lesson to a group of eighth grade students because they responded well and they had fun learning about the different economic concepts.                 Janai Rollison

This lesson explores how gross domestic product (GDP) is determined. The major components of GDP are described. Students create and compare GDP pie charts for the countries of Pepperonia and Anchovia.

Helpful hints from Melissa Stuart and Rebecca Bowles