Article
Other

Chief Marketer: Is Social Media the New Mass Media?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the evolution of major social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter from their humble beginnings. Then looks at the user experience of marketing on social media sites as it appeared in 2010. Much of the marketing was poorly...
Website
Other

Business plans.org: Demographics

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers links to many resources needed for demographic studies, including population studies, consumer demographics, U.S. Census data files, a reference tool to the world's population literature, World Wide Web visitor...
Activity
Other

Law of Demand and Fundamental Analysis of Commodity Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the basic fundamentals of the law of demand. Charts and explanations are provided to aid in the process of research and learning.
Website
Other

123 Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a vast amount of information from which students can research investment options. The focus is on IPOs (Initial Public Offering). Presents a great learning opportunity for students interested in finance.
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Depression and War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the Great Depression in America and the events of World War II under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Adapted from A History of US by Joy Hakim. Includes timeline, glossary, quiz, historic photographs, audioclips, links for further...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Chevy Volt It's Electric!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The costs and benefits of owning an electric or hybrid car will be evaluated in this activity. By reading and researching the history of the production of electric cars, the activity allows students to understand how this market has...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Comparative Economic Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the economic systems of a communist country and a third-world country and compare them to the US, guided by questions and using information from the CIA World Factbook website.
Article
Other

Nerd Wallet: Beginners Tips for Evaluating Stock Performance

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to understand explanation of how to judge how individual stocks are performing, and which ones might be the best investments for specific buyers.
Website
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Emerging Technologies: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
The advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a source for energy production are outlined. There is still much to be done in research and development before this energy source can be marketed widely.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Website
Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Career Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore career profiles to find potential career interest matches using the Employment Spot career resources.

Other popular searches