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The FOMC and Transparency

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore transparency in monetary policymaking. They participate in an activity that demonstrates the reasons behind the FOMC's move toward greater transparency. They read the September 2, 2005 Economic Letter, and complete a...
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The Kinked Demand Curve of an Oligopolist

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Kinked Demand Curve worksheet, students read a brief introduction, then examine and curve and answer questions about it.
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Numbers That Make News

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Numbers worksheet, students read an article about the numbers typically seen in news then answer seven questions based on the reading.
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Types of Economic Systems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Types of Economic Systems worksheet, students read then answer questions and provide examples of different economic elements in the U.S. economy.
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Price Floors and Ceilings

For Students 9th - 12th
For this economics worksheet, students examine price floors and ceilings as they use a chart to answer 4 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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Advertising and Emotions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this advertising instructional activity, students are given an emotion or feeling then asked to fill in a chart based on advertising strategies.
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The World At Your Fingertips

For Students 5th - 6th
In this the world at your fingertips worksheet, students bring in 5 items from home that are not made in the U.S., then complete a chart, indicate on a map and answer 6 questions about imported items.
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Economics: Problems and Applications

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics skills worksheet, students respond to 6 problem solving questions that require them to analyze supply and demand issues.
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Products and Services for Consumers and Industry

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students study the products and services that the United Kingdom's travel and tourism industry has to offer. They look at how a location is marketed in the public and private sector, and apply it to a practical exercise in marketing a...
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Economics: Who Benefits from Competition?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine competitive markets and complete a simulation called "The More. the Merrier." In the simulation they assess how goods are more available when competition increases. Students investigate how competition and the opening of...
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Uses of Coal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students be aware of the products made possible by coal by studying about the four major markets of coal: electric utilities, industrial/retail users, the steel industry and exports.
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BY THE POUND

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will estimate the weight and cost of produce and calculate the actual price.Discuss the difference between weight and volume. Have students discuss whether it is more economical to buy produce by the pound, by the piece or...
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Inflation and Money

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students define money in terms of its functions and refer back to discussion of markets and the role of money in reducing transaction costs. They give examples of types of money.
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How Far Did It Travel?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and discuss background and vocabulary. They use the background to develop a flow chart showing the movement of food from farm to table and work independently or in groups to complete an activity. They then use Internet...
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When Electricity Came to Arkansas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the role that Harvey Couch played in developing a competitive market system in Arkansas. They discuss key vocabulary terms, conduct research and interviews, and write a brief summary of Harvey Couch's life and career in...
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A Proper Role for Government - Seeking Perfection in an Imperfect World

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss the proper role of government in the economy. Reviewing the foundations for a market economy to work properly, they decide how to best direct resources to get the most out of them. They distinguish between private and...
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Barriers to Change: The Myths about Vehicle Idling

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students have the opportunity to confront some of the most common misconceptions that surround vehicle idling, and employ the concept of social marketing to initiate change. The goal is to give students an appreciation of the impact of...
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Biodegradable Plastics

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners prepare a type of biodegradable plastic. They design method(s) to compare its properties with some common plastics that are readily available in the market. They later advance to identifying variables in an experiment and fair...
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Toxic Waste in Grand Banks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the issues of economic prosperity, environmental concerns, government intervention in the market economy and responsible civic participation in solving community problems.
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FACS:Integrated CTE Lessons - Slide Show

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the relationship and impact of marketing on the family and consumer. They view slide show on marketing and economics.
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BUS: From Farm to Table (Ag)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study about how the world's most important grains and how they are used. They design an ingredient list for the cereal box to be designed in the Marketing Lesson Option #1.
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Careers in Science

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Stuents explore the current job market for scientists. They explore types of jobs, salary range and job requirements. Learners write a letter of application for a particular job.
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Labor, The Economy, and Monetary Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the relationship between labor, economy and monetary policy. In groups, they identify the factors that affect the labor market and the role of the Federal Reserve. They review how policy is made and how it can...
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Bead Game Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students have the opportunity to participate in the three basic economic systems, (market, command, and tradition).

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