Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Price Indices and Inflation
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in measuring inflation. Topics include the consumer price index (CPI), calculating the rate of inflation, the distinction between inflation,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: It Ain't Where You Start, It's What You Got, and Where You End
This year's federal elections will involve electing a president, all members of the House of Representatives, and one-third of the Senate. Barring some international crisis, economic issues appear likely to dominate the debates. In past...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Monetary Policy
This lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking the AP Chemistry course or a college chemistry class. This lesson summary reviews key terms and graphs related to money. Topics include the tools of monetary policy,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Why Is It Important to Educate Girls?: Pbs News Hour
When girls are allowed to go to school, they have a significant impact on their family and community. Learners learn and think critically about the variety of reasons why it is in everyone's best interest to ensure that all girls, across...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Closing the Gap
The students learn what GDP is. They will learn different measures of GDP as well as how GDP per capita can be used to compare countries. They will also calculate GDP per capita and learn how poorer countries can converge, or close the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Companion Curriculum: Girl Rising
Girl Rising tells the stories of nine girls from nine different countries and the power education has to change their lives. The accompanying curriculum provides teachers with a unique opportunity to educate students about the issues...