This site is an excellent lesson in which students explore the economic interdependence shared between the United States and Chile. Students will learn about the products imported from Chile and determine the reasons for trade between...

This investigation examines the use of fiscal policy by the President and Congress in regulating the performance of the national economy. It begins with a brief reading that discusses the nature, objectives, and the tools of fiscal...

In this lesson, designed for grades 7 -12, the students will explain the social and economic achievements of Haiti, articulate the horrific consequences of the earthquake, describe the ways the economy responded to catastrophe and...

This lesson plan from the Council for Economic Education for students, grades 9-12, examines the question of why many Americans don't vote. It interestingly ties the answer to some economic terms such as choice, cost/benefit analysis,...

The resource is a lesson guide that discusses linear equations. Topics include solving simultaneous equations using graphing and algebra, and economic applications.

The resource is a lesson guide that discusses linear equations. Topics include slope, equation of a line, economic applications, and area of a region.

How would you deal with the national budget if you were the President of the United States? What if there was a national emergency? This site includes a budget simulation on the computer that allows learners to make real budget...

An extensive collection of resources for learning about the colony of Jamestown. Includes essays, lesson plans, biographies, the economics of tobacco, information about laws, leadership, and a culminating project where students design a...

Students will examine The Declaration of Sentiments from the perspective of its call for women's economic equality.

Economists generally agree that free trade helps to improve the overall quality of life in countries that participate. However, disagreements do arise concerning trade agreements. This instructional activity looks at a disagreement...

Understand how the Federal Reserve establishes monetary policy through the activities provided in this lesson unit. The guide is intended to accompany the bank's "Money in Motion" exhibit, which can be explored through a virtual tour on...

This site contains a unit on budgeting money for use by middle school teachers. Includes enrichment problems, a bibliography, and many example problems and situations.

This site contains a unit on budgeting money for use by middle school teachers. Includes enrichment problems, a bibliography, and many example problems and situations.

Unemployment is a complex subject. This comprehensive set of lesson plans and news reports will help learners understand the many economic and political forces that impact on the unemployment rate, and to critically analyze differences...

In this lesson, students will explore what GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GDP growth mean, how stock and housing bubbles develop, and the causes and consequences of a housing market crisis. The lesson investigation is supported by news...

In this 4th grade unit, young scholars study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions...

Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...

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...

In this lesson, students role-play as cattle ranchers. They explore traditional culture and predicted economic outcomes to determine if they will sell or keep their land. They learn how raising cattle, combined with ecotourism, can be an...

After studying various background materials, learners read "Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal" and participate in writing and discussion activities that will foster understanding of the Erie Canal and its impact on economic and...

Learners will explore the differences among the three colonial regions of New England, Mid-Atlantic/Middle, and the Southern colonies. In small groups for each region, students will observe and note details of pictures, maps, and...

This investigation will help students examine issues related to the minimum wage, including: What does economic theory suggest will result in minimum-wage earnings and employment if the minimum wage is increased? Does an increase in the...

This investigation helps students examine issues related to measuring poverty. Is reducing poverty an appropriate economic role for government? How do you measure poverty? What is not examined when measuring poverty? What are alternative...

A valuable resource for educators who are teaching their young scholars about money. A series of lesson plans cover everything from the different forms of currency over time, to trade and economic growth and exchange. Activities and...