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National Trends Create Regional Change: Agriculture Gives Way to Industry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students relate the economic growth of 18th century Deerfield, CT to that of America today.
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How Far Will You Go And How Much Will It Cost?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how places of various size function as centers of economic activity. They develop a list of things that families shop for, analyze a local map, create a chart demonstrating how far they travel for the items they...
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International Trade

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the ins and outs of international trade using two group activities and a Powerpoint presentation. This lesson is intended for a High School Economics classroom but could be used in a Social Studies or European Studies...
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On the Road Again": Moving People, Products, and Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson students learn how to identify modes of transportation and communication for moving people, products, and ideas from place to place. Students also study the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of...
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Watching the People: 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students answer specific questions on the current economic climate in China. They see effects of economic reforms on people they have met in the documentary and provide the impetus for "conversation" among the people students have met in...
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What's Next for China and the US?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders assist President Bush in researching and writing a 2-page report on China, including any economic and political changes that have significantly affected the country within the last 50 years.
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Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice using new vocabulary related to economics. They discover how to calculate comparative and absolute advantage. They also read different articles about the topic.
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Ohlone Indians

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use various pictures to identify the economic activities, food supply or religious beliefs of the Ohlone Indians. Students create a cooperative learning travel brochure.
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Birdseed Mining Activity

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate how small amounts of minerals or metals are mined out of very large masses of rock using birdseed. They study the economics of valuable commodities. They look at environmentally conscious mining and how reclamation...
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Microeconomics Summary

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study microeconomics.  In this Economics lesson, 12th graders draw graphs on government taxes.  Students decide if these graphs are true or false.
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Population Diversity And Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of economic sanctions. In this population diversity and human rights activity, students examine how the United States uses economic sanctions to support or prohibit international activities. Students present...
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Trade Creates Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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Supply and Demand

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of economic goods and bads, and scarce items as it relates to the factors that affect our economy. In this supply and demand lesson, 4th graders are introduced to vocabulary that pertains to supply...
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Show Me the Money

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine current and past economic crises around the world, using the current recession in the United States as a starting point.
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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Walking the Talk

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars research production, consumptions, and disposal of everyday items and their ecological impacts. In this sustainable economics lesson, students discuss clothing and various items used everyday in groups. Young scholars then...
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Saving Strawberry Farm

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore U.S. History by analyzing the Great Depression. In this economic instability lesson, students read fictitious accounts of a farm dealing with the loss of a Strawberry Farm and discuss the reasons behind the loss....
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Globalization – The Indian and American Connection

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the economic relationship between India and the United States. In this globalization lesson, students research business with bases in both nations and discuss the impact of the economic dependence between the nations....
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Striking a Deal

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the economic repercussions of a potential Major League Baseball strike. Then, through researching other labor strikes in American history, students consider the importance and impact of labor unions in United...
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America the Bountiful

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the impact exploration and colonization of North America had on human history. In this American colonies lesson, 5th graders compare differences between colonial areas. Students investigate the global impact of...
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The New Segregation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students use census data to analyze the racial and economic diversity of their community. They discuss the role of diversity within communities and the impact that land use decisions can have on the composition of a community.
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There is Room for All

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a poster about the three main uses of forest lands. In this forest lesson plan, students focus on its economic use, environmental use, and recreation use.
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Why Nations Trade

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of international trade. In this economics lesson, students read the 2 provided handouts about international trade and then discuss their content. 
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The Stock Market

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study the stock market and how to read stock market pages. They write reports about and graph the performance of various stocks. They examine economic crashes in history and write and perform a skit about the market.

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