Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!
Go to this site for fun activities and a great lesson plan on personal choices and specialization. This lesson plan provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education lesson plan on...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi
In ancient Hawaii, chiefs managed the economy by creating a land division system, the Ahupua'a, which divided the islands into pie slice shapes. Each Ahupua'a covered the three main regions of the islands: the mountains, the valleys, and...
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....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Dog Gone Job!
Dog Gone Job! demonstrates how job specialization increases productivity.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Booker T. Washington:"fifty Cents and a Dream"
Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Lean on Me We Depend on Each Other
Check out this website to learn more about the economy, specialization, and the reasons assembly lines are used.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Frontier Specialists
The level of output in an economy can be increased through specialization. Economic specialization occurs when people produce different goods and services than they consume. It requires people to exchange goods and services.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Lean on Me We Depend on Each Other!
The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate that the production of most goods can be broken down into a number of specific tasks (division of labor), with each of these tasks assigned to specific workers (specialization.)
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Music, Maestro, Please: Show Business and the Factors of Production
The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recently opened a $300 million dollar center for the performing arts, the Kimmel Center. This lesson was developed for a special teacher workshop to incorporate economics and the arts to teach kids...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Professinoal Sports: If You Build It, Will They Come?
Special interest groups are able to have a substantial impact on the political system. Such groups can provide valuable services to individuals and to elected officials. They also can generate substantial benefits to a small minority.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Should Le Bron James Mow His Own Lawn?
This lesson will discuss absolute advantage, comparative advantage, specialization and trade with an example using professional basketball player LeBron James.
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....
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Understanding Assessment Options for Idea Eligible Students
The No Child Left Behind law requires each school test students in Reading/Language Arts & Math each year in grades 3-8, and at least once more in grades 10-12. In some cases, children eligible for Individuals with Disabilities...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Inclusive Classrooms: A Primer for Teachers
An inclusive classroom is a general education classroom where students with and without learning differences learn together. Inclusive classrooms are welcoming and support the diverse academic, social, emotional, and communication needs...
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Back to School
Perhaps it's time to consider further education or training. In today's job market, the competition is fierce. Applicants are more qualified and better educated than their counterparts of only a few years ago. Many times, the only way to...
LD Online
Ld Online: Comparing Section 504 and Idea
Explaining the details of Section 504 and IDEA, this site describes in-depth the similarities and differences between Section 504 and IDEA. All legal terms and issues within the context of both laws are explained. An excellent resource...
Province of British Columbia
Teaching Students With Mental Health Disorders: What Are Eating Disorders?
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses what eating disorders are. This site in its entirety is directed towards helping teachers identify eating disorders in...
Province of British Columbia
\Mental Health Disorders: Identifying Students With Eating Disorders
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series provides details for identifying and referring students who are at-risk for eating disorders. This site in its entirety is...
Province of British Columbia
Teaching Students With Mental Health Disorders: Students With Eating Disorders
This site is one in a series containing detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series provides details and tips for teaching students who have an eating disorder. This site in its entirety is directed...
Province of British Columbia
Teaching Students With Mental Health Disorders: Bulimia Nervosa
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses in detail the characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa, identifying behavioral, cognitive, affective, and physical...
Province of British Columbia
Teaching Students With Mental Health Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses in detail the characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa, identifying behavioral, cognitive, affective, and physical...
Province of British Columbia
Teaching Students With Mental Health Disorders: Binge Eating Disorders
This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses in detail the characteristics of Binge Eating Disorders, identifying behavioral, cognitive, affective, and physical...
US Department of Education
Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].