This lesson ask students to calculate the percentage change in military strength over the last two decades, hypothesize economic (and non-economic) explanations for these changes, test hypothetical explanations by reading an economic...

In this lesson, students will define and identify the differences between saving and investing, evaluate the risks associated with investments, and explore the costs of using credit cards to make purchases.

This article from the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness discusses how technology has altered humans' interactions in their daily lives. Machines and automation have replaced our interactions with service people. It looks at the...

This lesson on entrepreneurship can be used to help students understand what innovations are, and what it takes to get an idea off the ground. This lesson will take students through the process of calculating risks associated with...

This article examines the positive and negative ways that technology impacts human interactions and relationships within families and with the wider world, as well as the implications the over-use of technology has on the growing child....

Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divided the islands into land districts shaped like pie slices called Ahupua'a (ah-who-...

Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...

This lesson plan ask students to calculate the percentage change in military strength over the last two decades, hypothesize economic (and non-economic) explanations for these changes, test hypothetical explanations by reading an...

Learn more about the economy through this informative lesson plan. "In this lesson plan, you will learn how the incentive program affects the personal choices you make in class. You will also analyze how economic incentives can affect...

Many information technologies have unintended consequences. Some call them features, alternate uses or hidden costs/benefits. Sometimes the technologies are best defined by these consequences, rather than by the original intentions....

Students explore and debate the value of technological advances that have had both positive and negative effects on society.

A short article that discusses how technology has helped society in the areas of learning and communication and the negative impacts that mobile technology has had. (Published Nov 7, 2019)

Explore some of the hard questions and issues related to scientific research and project funding. Role-play a mock Congressional hearing to discuss the wisdom of a new scientific venture with no perceivable practical use to mankind.

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that each person makes decisions based on a unique evaluation of multiple factors. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Rational Factors in Decision Making:."

The co-design of new technology with communities has benefits and trade-offs. Engineers Without Borders Australia describe a co-design project in rural Cambodia that they participated in. The goal was to design assistive technologies...

Why do people worry about inflation? What are the economic effects of inflation?.

In today's world practical problems required to obtain the maximum benefits and minimum costs. Learn the part of mathematics which is used to solve those problems with this interactive activity.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the way geothermal energy is harnessed and some of its benefits and costs. Downloadable resources are also available.

Students explore the complex issues surrounding the German unification of 1990 by taking on the role of involved citizens and examining the benefits and costs of a unified German nation.

Have you ever wondered why Europe moved to the single-currency euro? Its roots have been in the formation of the League of Nations. Read here about its inception and the benefits it has provided such as lowering the cost of financial...

Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...

NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...

This lesson examines the benefits and importance of access to credit. Using hands-on learning strategies and internet resources, students will calculate simple interest, learn about different types of credit, evaluate a credit card...

How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships. This article provides a brief academic look at how technology use may be impacting our relationships with one another.