Econ Ed Link: Clean Land Thanks to Us! (Student Page)

Students, after reading Chapter One in the book, "What the Land Means to Americans," research from a variety of resources Tlingit totem poles. After their extensive research, they create a totem pole to present to their peers to...

In this lesson about the EPA, students will find out that their government pays for goods and services by taxing people and companies.

This lesson plan is geared toward beginning economics concepts. "In this activity you are going to learn more about how you and others are consumers and producers."

Fabulous! Your 5th graders should love this project. As an ongoing lesson throughout the year students use temperature probes to record outside temperature and then document their data using spreadsheets. They use their weather data and...

A good lesson that conveys to young young scholars why people work and why they keep their money in banks.

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 printable instructional activity discusses producers and consumers from an agricultural perspective. It focuses on choices that the consumer has with regard to purchasing agricultural goods (e.g. fruits and vegetables). As an...

Transitioning between the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year doesn't have to be a drag! A helpful video provides tips about starting the best school year ever, including going to sleep earlier, packing a lunch...

Students can use this site online in conjuction with the teacher's lesson plan, "Trade to the Tailor."

Use this EconEdLink intermediate lesson plan to teach your learners about the concept of scarcity. Allow students to use the interactive simulation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to demonstrate their ability to make sound decisions in...