Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Expenditure and Tax Multipliers
In this lesson summary we cover the key takeaways and terminology related to spending multipliers and tax multipliers. Topics include how to calculate the expenditure multiplier and the tax multiplier.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: The United States Economy
This site gives a concise outlook of the United States Economy in the early twenty-first century. The summary is brief, but it is easy to read and understand. Includes numerous links to graphs.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Overview of Bls Statistics on Unemployment
The United States Department of Labor provides comprehensive statistics on everything related to unemployment at the state, national, and international levels. Data is available for past years as well.
Other
Money Management International: The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Money
A lesson plan featuring the Berenstain Bears that introduces the concepts of spending, goods, services, income, saving, and interest.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Jesse 'The Body' Wants to Give Money Away!
During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Nothing to Buy
This site is a printable instructional activity that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clipping Coupons
In this lesson, students will calculate savings for different products when using coupons. They will also decide what factors will influence the choices they make when choosing products.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Do I Look Like I'm Made of Money?
One of the most common replies given by parents when their children ask for money is "Do I look like I'm made of Money?" This lesson is designed to educate learners about the need for money as a generally accepted medium of exchange. The...
Other
Wisconsin Educational Communications Board: Financial Literacy: Teach It!
Students at all grade levels learn about basic finance skills and explore ways to make informed decisions about their financial future.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.