Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Unemployment Game
Students will learn about important labor market statistics that are frequently discussed in the media. An understanding of the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate will be developed through participation in an...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Sports Franchise Simulation
Using a deck of cards, students play a game similar to War where they become sports franchise owners. After setting up their initial team, they compete against other teams for a season. The game is based on an article in the Journal of...
Econoclass
Econoclass: Resources for Economic Teachers
A site with resources for teachers teaching high school economics.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Students record data collected on...