Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter I: Welcome to Economics: Review Questions
This is a list of 11 review questions based on information from Chapter I: Welcome to Economics from the TEA AP Macroeconomics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter I: Welcome to Economics: Self Check Questions
This is a list of nine self-check questions covering Chapter 1: Welcome to Economics from the TEA AP Macroeconomics online text.
Auburn University
Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Public Goods Defined
This site is an excellent explanation of the economic concept of public goods. The Auburn University site is part of a dictionary of political economic terms.
McGraw Hill
Economics: Econ Graph Kit
This is a graphing tool for economics students that allows you to draw curves, lines, tick marks, etc. Also gives students the ability to label the axis and print the graph. Sample problem included.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link:the Collapse of Corporate Giants: The New Dr. Evils?
In this lesson, learn the difference between unethical actions and criminal behavior.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: This Little Piggybank Went to Market
A good lesson that conveys to young students why people work and why they keep their money in banks.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Positive and Negative Incentives
Website with video and links to related resources exploring positive and negative incentives and choice in the economy.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Costs and Benefits of Buying a T Shirt
Video and related resources examines the costs and benefits of buying a new T-shirt.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Economy of Panama
A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Don't Fence Me Out! (Barriers to Trade)
We tend to see the United States as a country with free trade. Although we do have a great deal of freedom to enter new markets, there are barriers to trade that limit consumer choice. This lesson explores these barriers and how they work.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Andersonville Prison: An Economic Microcosm
This site provides a lesson plan that investigates concepts of scarcity, economic wants, command economic systems, market economic systems, and markets and prices.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Why It's Important to Understand Economics
This article discusses the importance of understanding economics. Has three main sections: economic education, the evidence, and the consequences.
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills: Financial Literacy for Grades 9 12
A financial literacy curriculum which features engaging design, student-centered activities, research projects, discussion points, and tools and resources. These lessons are designed to engage students in learning the personal finance...
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Adam Smith
This is an excellent site from McMaster University for exploring not only the studies of Adam Smith but his original work as well. The site includes pictures and hyperlinks to the actual published works such as "Wealth of Nations."
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics
Students will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students will watch a Paul Solman video of an interview of Yoram Bauman, the Stand up Economist....
Other
The Privateer Gold Pages: A History of u.s. Paper Money
Covers six different kinds of United States paper money used in the 20th and 21st centuries. Focus is placed on whether or not the notes were backed by gold.
Purdue University
"Terms Used by Marxism." Introductory Guide to Critical Theory, by Dino Feluga
Marxist terms that are presented in alphabetical order; however, someone beginning to learn Marxism and neo-Marxism needs to stay conscious of the fact that each major theorist uses particular terms in his or her particular way.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Writing Roulette: Walmart Sells Everything!!!
As a part of the study of Economics, the students will cooperatively write an essay using terms associated with the basics of economics. In cooperative learning groups of four students will use a word list and prior knowledge to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Trading and Tracking Stock Portfolios Online
Student teams will trade stocks and track the progress of their Alabama Stock Market Simulation portfolio by using spreadsheet software and the Internet. They will relate the information to a previous social studies unit on economics and...
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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 9: Trade Balances and Flows of Financial Capital
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the connection between trade balances and flows of financial capital, Calculate comparative advantage, and Explain balanced trade in terms of investment and...