Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 3)
Henry Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing. This 3-part learning unit provides students with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective....
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: What Are Your Goals?
This site discusses the economic, personal, and retirement goals of an entrepreneur. The importance of goals and quantifying them in relation to business plans are linked.
Other
Junior Achievement Resource Room
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
Genius Brands International
Secret Millionaires Club: Webisode Activities
Backed by Warren Buffett, "the world's most famous investor," the Secret Millionaires Club teaches children about saving and investing money, about how businesses and credit cards work, and about the personal qualities that support...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Lemonade for Sale!
Students will become online entrepreneurs, taking risks and changing their production method to increase their profit while running a lemonade stand. This lesson might best be taught after students have learned about the basic concepts...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: All in Business
This lesson on entrepreneurship can be used to help students understand what innovations are, and what it takes to get an idea off the ground. This lesson will take students through the process of calculating risks associated with...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Dry as a Bone
This lesson examines the current state of drought in the United States and the economic impact of drought on local communities.
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 students with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 1)
Henry Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing. This 3-part learning unit provides students with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective....
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Fred Smith
Acting on observations he'd made in a college economics paper, Smith built a unique hub-and-spoke delivery network to keep pace with the developing computer industry. In 1973, Smith launched Federal Express with his own money and...
Black Past
Black Past: Garvey, Marcus
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about Marcus Garvey, newspaper entrepreneur and advocate of black pride and separatism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of the United States
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
Other
Biz Kids: Dollar a Glass Game
Players use business strategy to see how much money they can earn by making and selling lemonade.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!
In this lesson, students research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, they function as consultants offering advice on...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Inventors and Innovators Improve on the Original
This lesson plan focuses on discussion of inventions, brainstorming new products or improvements, and identifying the protection, production, and marketing processes.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option
Young scholars explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Eureka!
Take a look at how inventions, such as plastic, have changed our lives and how they are changing the future of living in space. Students explore the concept of invention and innovation by studying the use of plastics. Various uses of...