Superhero Economics: Lessons from the Marvel Universe (30 Min)
Explore this unique class where I use engaging Marvel movie scenes to bring economic theories to life, making learning both fun and impactful for young minds.
William (B.A. Economics)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Get ready for "Superhero Economics: Lessons from the Marvel Universe". It’s all about blending the thrilling world of Marvel with the intriguing economic concepts. What We'll Explore: Week 1 (21st Dec): Supply and Demand: How does Stark Industries influence global markets? Week 2 (28th Dec): Scarcity: What happens when Thanos decides to cut the population in half? Let's dive into the economics of scarcity on a cosmic scale. Week 3 (4th Jan 2025): Resource Management: Wakanda's Vibranium and the global implications of resource control. Week 4 (11th Jan 2025): Market Structures: Understanding the business side of superheroes and villains. Week 5 (18th Jan 2025): Power and Money: Delving into the economics behind the motives of Marvel's villains. Class Structure & Teaching Style: Start with an engaging Marvel scene, then we unravel the economic concepts hidden within. The class is conversation-based – think of it as a cool chat about movies and economics! Interactive and Engaging: Discussions are the heart of the class. I love hearing everyone's thoughts! Slides and video clips are used for a visually stimulating experience. Econ Knowledge Needed? Not at all! This class is for Marvel fans and curious minds, regardless of their economic background.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Official clips from Marvel Entertainment’s YouTube channel are used. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvC4D8onUfXzvjTOM-dBfEA
Joined July, 2023
4.9
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I’ve been teaching on Outschool for over a year with more than 270 hours of experience working with kids from all kinds of backgrounds. With my B.A. in Economics and a passion for making learning fun, I’ve created this class to explore cool concepts like scarcity, opportunity cost, and supply and demand—using the Marvel Universe to bring these ideas to life! I love making lessons interactive and exciting, so your learner will have a blast while discovering how economics connects to the superhero adventures they love.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-6 learners per class
