Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Building a Foundation for Career Success
Are your middle school young scholars dreaming about their future careers? Help them build the foundation for career success with this engaging activity.
Investopedia
Investopedia: Human Capital
This explanation of human capital makes clear the importance of the skills of employees as a business asset.
Auburn University
Auburn University: Labor Productivity
This site explains the concept of labor within the free enterprise system. It is a good introduction to connecting labor and productivity. The list of hyperlinks is also a good continuation of related topics.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: My Side of the Mountain [Pdf]
A lesson based on the book, My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George, where learners learn about investing in 'human capital.'
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Human Capital
Learn about the economic concept of human capital, including its origin and similarity to the views of Karl Marx.
Other
Treasury Direct: Money Math: Lessons for Life: Math and Taxes:a Pair to Count On
Students have the opportunity to see how the money they earn is dependent, to a great extent, on the education they gain, by examining occupations and salaries. They then will use pay stubs and tax tables to learn what happens to the...
Other
Women, Human Capital and Livelihoods: An Ergonomics Perspective [Pdf]
Article debates about human capital issues.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Why Work Now?
Why do people work so hard? Why aren't you just assigned a job that you are interested in and get paid as much as the next guy? This lesson plan will show you why employers want the best workers that their money can buy!
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Civil War: A War of Resources
The North won the Civil War in large part due to its superior resources. In this lesson students will learn the difference between capital resources, human capital, and natural resources. They will investigate and compare the resources...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: It Pays to Stay in School
This lesson examines some of the incentive programs being offered to keep middle schoolers in school
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: A Fair Wage
Income for most people is determined by the market value of the productive resources they sell. What workers earn depends, primarily, on the market value of what they produce and how productive they are.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Wages and Me
Students explore the reasons for differences in the wages for several occupations. Then students are guided through the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to find information about their potential careers and wage rates nationally and in...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Mystery Workers: Productive Resources
This website focuses on productive resources which are divided into three categories, natural, human, and capital.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Economic Spotter: Resources During World War Ii
In World War II pennies were made of steel and zinc instead of copper and women were working at jobs that men had always been hired to do. Why? Because during war times, scarcity forces many things to change!
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Capital Investments: Human v. Physical
In this lesson you will define human capital and understand why it is necessary for economic growth. Also, you will explore how people can increase their personal level of human capital.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Human Capital Concept Video and Quiz
Video [3:04] describing the concept of human capital as a combination of a person's education, knowledge, experience, health, habits, training and talent.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of the Amazing Farmers
For this lesson, you will be taking on the role of an investigative reporter to solve the Amazing Farmer Mystery. The goal will be to use seven clues provided throughout the lesson in order to figure out how so few farmers can produce...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 2)
Henry Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing. This 3-part learning unit provides young scholars with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: Chapter 6: Economic Growth: Key Terms
This is a list of key terms and definitions for terms used in Chapter 6: Economic Growth of the online Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics text.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Human Capital
"Human capital" is the talent, skills, education, and experience of human beings that allow them to be productive in the creation of products and services. As our economy has evolved over time into one that is more service-oriented,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Urban Growth?
How were cities formed? This article explains the formation of cities starting from the neolithic revolution to current times. It addresses such topics as urbanization, suburban sprawl, and urban growth models.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Investing in Human Capital
When you teach somebody, they and society both benefit from training and education. What's in it for you?
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Capital (Economics)
This site from Wikipedia gives a comprehensive overview of capital. Includes many economic terms with links for further clarification. A good analysis of multiple aspects of capital.