This six-day lesson provides students with an introduction to the importance of energy in their lives and the need to consider how and why we consume the energy we do. The lesson includes activities to engage students in general energy...

Discusses the state of renewable energy production in Texas, which opened the market to competition, set minimum standards for the production of renewable energy, and established a system of Renewable Energy Credits. These factors...

This lesson will show the student the power of advertising to create demand for a product. After reviewing existing advertisements, the students will create their own campaign for a product. Following a presentation to the class as a...

Over the course of 10 weeks, participants invest a hypothetical $100,000 in Nasdaq, Amex, and NYSE-listed common stocks. They research stocks, study how the financial markets work, choose their portfolios, manage budgets, follow...

Students at all grade levels learn about basic finance skills and explore ways to make informed decisions about their financial future.

[PDF] This downloadable brochure will help high school students prepare for the financial decisions they will need to make once high school is over.

The Consumerist, a subsidiary of Consumer Reports, accepts tips from consumers to cover stories people want to hear or should become aware of based on consumers interests.

Governments and other financial organizations are constantly measuring trends in the economy to try to predict what will happen next. The ability to successfully predict economic trends has a profound effect on whether or not a business...

Students will use a PACED decision making grid to help them decide where they would like to attend college.

Find out what the definition of a cost and a benefit is in terms of the economy when using this site. "When making a decision, students should consider the costs and the benefits of that decision."

Examines how supply relates to economic decision making. Using the example of purchasing blue jeans, students take the role of producer to determine how many blue jeans they would supply to the market. Includes links and discussion...

Students will be able to make economically sound purchasing decisions by using unit pricing, calculating discounts, and analyzing fixed and variable costs.

Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...

Help Carlos determine his financing options for college based on his current level of investment and the financial packages offered by several different schools. Evaluate these options, and then recommend which path Carlos should take to...

This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.

The costs and benefits of owning an electric or hybrid car will be evaluated in this lesson. By reading and researching the history of the production of electric cars, the lesson allows students to understand how this market has developed.

One of the best sounds and smells is fresh popcorn! At the movies, at the fair, or at home, everyone likes to munch on popcorn. What is your favorite brand? Is the most expensive the best? You will conduct a taste test to find out. You...

This lesson focuses on total utility and marginal utility including definitions and examples.

Consider how individuals making economic decisions connect countries to one another around the world. Discuss what happens and how farmers and factory workers in third-world countries are affected when production exceeds consumption.

Tips for high school students interested in buying their first car. This site will help them make informed decisions.

This is a project-based lesson designed to guide students through the steps of planning a student organization community service project. The lesson focuses on the students' ability to apply knowledge and skills gained through...

While consumers and producers obviously make most decisions that mold the economy, government activities have at least four powerful effects on the U.S. economy.

This is an elementary level lesson that deals with spending, saving, income, and interest. Requires the book Kermit the Hermit by Bill Peet. Includes detailed lesson plan along with procedures and activities.

This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.