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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Credit for Beginners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity focuses on teaching students the basics about credit. It explains why credit is important, how to keep good credit and several of the terms that are associated with credit.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mining: Least Cost Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will explore the basic cost of mining, transportation and manufacturing activities under the concept of Weber's least-cost theory. The goal of this activity is to simulate a basic cost analysis of ore mining and optimal location...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lemonade for Sale!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will become online entrepreneurs, taking risks and changing their production method to increase their profit while running a lemonade stand. This lesson might best be taught after students have learned about the basic concepts...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Break a Leg

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn about the basic components and terminology of individual health insurance. Students will make decisions about the value of insurance protection and you will identify trends in the cost of medical care...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Constitution Costs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity helps students understand the basic services provided for Americans in the United States Constitution and the necessity of a system of taxation to fund those services. Students will debate the pros and cons of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Financial Assets

For Students 9th - 10th
This information is intended for AP Macroeconomics students or for those taking college macroeconomics. This lesson summary reviews key terms and concepts related to financial assets. Topics include the basic types of financial assets,...
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Other

Metal: Matrices [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The resource is a lesson guide that teaches the basic mathematical concepts needed for teaching economics and financial economics. Topics include matrix transposition, matrix inversion, and operations with matrices. Applications of Excel...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Introduction to Macroeconomics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article summarizes the learning objectives and essential knowledge for the lesson on Scarcity. Here you will find key terms, key concepts, common misperceptions, and discussion questions to help you review what you have learned....