Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: You Can Bank on This! (Part 3)
Building on the first two lessons in the series, this lesson deals with savings and interest. This is the Teacher Version. There is also a link to the Student Version.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Work, Earnings and Economics: Using Lyddie by Katherine Paterson
In reading and discussing Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson, students examine basic economic concepts and explore the growth of labor unions and the role of government in a market economy.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Choice Is Us: Monopolies
This lesson introduces the concept of monopoly. It calls upon students to consider how monopoly power might affect the quality and price of goods and services offered to consumers. In light of what they learn about the history of trusts...
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Econ Ed Link: It's a Not So Wonderful Life
In this activity students learn about banks and banking. The study the fractional reserve system, and the role the Fed plays in the money creation process.
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Econ Ed Link: The Benefits of Investing Early
The students will see how compounding returns make investing at a young age pay off.
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Econ Ed Link: Opportunity Cost
Consumers are faced with tough choices because so many innovative and exciting products and services are available. Therefore, engraining a decision-making process that includes considering of opportunity cost is necessary to shape...
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Econ Ed Link: Climbing the Savings Mountain
Middle schoolers discover how saving money can be compared to a mountain climb. The climb can be fast or slow, safe or hazardous, scenic or thrilling. You will find out that there is more than one way to get to the top!