This companion to the National Content Standards is divided into two parts: Framework Provides the basic economics vocabulary, including analytical tools needed to understand and to make decisions about economics and financial issues Scope and Sequence Guidelines Recommends how to sequence economics concepts within KÂ–12 curriculum
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Connecting the Pieces: Building a Better Economics Lesson - ISBN 156183498X From plan to market: Teaching ideas for social studies, economics, and business classes - ISBN 1561834955
The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

A Framework for Teaching Basic Economic Concepts: With Scope and Sequence Guidelines, K-12

Computers & Technology

National Council on Economic Education

Programming

Students apply economics concepts and reasoning to real-world situations in a series of interactive units pertaining to 6 societal roles as: * Decision-makers * Consumers * Workers * Citizens * Savers * Global participants 19 lessons are divided into units, each covering a role and relevant economics content, including supply and demand, opportunity cost, productive resources, Gross Domestic Product, and trade barriers. Students also keep journals and, in the final lesson, play a game designed as a review. Table of Contents | Introduction
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Middle School World Geography: Focus on Economics - ISBN 156183520X Focus : High School Economics - ISBN 1561836141
The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Focus: Middle School Economics

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Natl Council on Economic Education

An Integrated Way to Teach Economics and Geography You're probably stretched for time in your classroom. Now you can cover two important -–and interrelated - content areas in one simple lesson. Show Your Students Why Economics and Geography Matters Using real-world scenarios, your students will apply economics and geography concepts to their everyday lives. They'll uncover the decision-making process involved in using and distributing resources, and explore how human activity affects the physical environment. Critical Thinking: the Cornerstone of Economics and Geography Both Economics and Geography rely on critical-thinking skills to analyze - and understand - human behavior, a hallmark of the social sciences. That's why each lesson plan is packed with the tools that give your students critical exposure to essential life skills. Each hands-on activity uses: Maps Data Charts Graphs Tables Documents and more- Your students will also master the core life skills that are important in every career, such as negotiation, teamwork, data analysis and much, much more. The Economic Perspective- Your students will master critical economic concepts such as scarcity, trade, and opportunity costs -– all with an integrated geographic perspective. The Geographic Perspective - Your students will also take a critical look at how people interact with their surroundings. They will organize and analyze information about people, places and environments, using geographic tools that provide an enlightening look at the economic choices people make as they interact with the world. Designed to Economic and Geography Standards Best of all, each lesson plan is correlated to Economic and Geography standards, so you can confidently introduce new materials into your classroom.
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Geography : Focus on economics - ISBN 1561834912 Focus: Globalization - ISBN 1561836354
The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Middle School World Geography (Focus on Economics)

Mary Lynn Reiser

Curt L. Anderson

Bonnie T. Meszaros

Give Your High School Students a Competitive Financial Advantage With this comprehensive investment education curriculum, you'll introduce your students to the ins-and-outs of long-term investing. They'll take a critical look at investment opportunities mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and more and uncover strategies for building lasting wealth. Wealth Building in Your Classroom: Activity-based Lessons Are the Secret After introducing key concepts, you'll reinforce them with engaging hands-on activities: simulations, role-playing, even a 'financial bee' By providing a realistic connection to the market economy, your students will quickly master 4 essential themes: #1: The Basics # Should your students save? # What Is a Stock? Bond? Mutual Fund? # How do your students buy and sell securities? #2: The Markets # What is a stock market? # What role do financial institutions play in the economy... and your students' lives? # Do your students understand the 'language' of the markets? #3: Financial Planning # How do your students build long-term wealth? # Should your students use credit? # What are the best ways to research companies #4: The Markets &amp; the Economy # How are stock prices determined? # What role does government play in the market? # Can your student forecast the future? A Great Supplement to Your Stock Market Simulations These lesson plans are priceless if you're using the Stock Market GameTM or Stock Market SimulationTM,. You'll turn to 'Learning, Earning and Investing' year-after-year to present key background material that gives your students a deeper appreciation of the Stock Market Simulations. Math Teachers: 'Learning, Earning and Investing' Is Packed With Practical Math Lessons Do you students ask you 'why do we need to know this stuff'? With these no-nonsense lessons, you'll introduce your students to the world of investing and still meet NCTM content standards.
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Learning, Earning and Investing: Middle School - ISBN 1561835692
The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Learning, Earning and Investing: High School

This updated version focuses on having students answer 15 questions such as: * How can I develop the skills and knowledge that I want but do not have? * Why can?t I have everything I want? * How can I satisfy more of my wants? * What is the advantage of working effectively with others? * Why do some people earn more than others? The fifteen lessons are all activity based and correlated with economics, history, and literature standards. Each of the 5 units contains one literature-based lesson to help integrate the concept across the curriculum. Activities include: - Attempting to make something without required skills and knowledge - Making improvements on a new product - Solving a problem through group effort - Simulating the real life of trading and earning incomeAlso Available:Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grade 2-4 - ISBN 1561835803 Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grades 7-8 - ISBN 1561835900The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include: - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grade 5-6

This updated version focuses on having students answer 15 questions such as: - How can I develop the skills and knowledge that I want but do not have? - Why can?t I have everything I want? - How can I satisfy more of my wants? - What is the advantage of working effectively with others? - Why do some people earn more than others? The fifteen lessons are all activity based and correlated with economics, history, and literature standards. Each of the 5 units contains one literature-based lesson to help integrate the concept across the curriculum. Activities include: - Attempting to make something without required skills and knowledge - Making improvements on a new product - Solving a problem through group effort - Simulating the real life of trading and earning incomeAlso Available:Choices & Changes: In Life, School, and Work - Grades 2-4 - Student Journal - ISBN 1561835811Choices & Changes: In Life, School, and Work - Grades 7-8 - Student Journal - ISBN 1561835919The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include: - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Choices & Changes in Life, School, and Work Grade 5 6 - Student Journal

Business & Money

Economics

This updated edition uses basic economic principles to help students discover they have the power and the intelligence to make sound decisions. Students learn that scarcity, the condition of wants exceeding available resources, is the economic problem that forces people to make choices and then develop a set of skills for making informed decisions. The 15 lessons teach students how to analyze costs and benefits, while discovering how people respond to incentives. Students will learn where they stand in the economy, how to make choices, and how their choices affect others. The Teachers Resource Manual is supplemented by a Student Journal has been created to help students connect the themes of Choices & Changes to their own lives and develop the skills they need to succeed in life, school, and work.Also Available:Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grade 2-4 - ISBN 1561835803 Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grade 5-6 - ISBN 156183582XThe Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include: - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Choices & changes in life, school, and work, grades 7-8

Focus: High School Economics serves to highlight the key economic concepts students need to succeed in the real world. This revised edition features simulations, role plays, small-group discussions, and other active-learning instructional activities to help students explore economic concepts through real-life applications including simulating an oil market, valuing education, and paying at the pump. Covered topics include: economic growth financial institutions intermediaries scarcity and choice supply, demand, price price elasticity standard of living Each lesson features teaching procedures, background information, current data on public policy issues, and assessment activities. An integrated web site provides up-to-date information for teachers and students.
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Focus on Economics: Personal Decision Making - ISBN 1561834947 Focus: Globalization - ISBN 1561836354
The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

High School Economics (Focus)

Michael Watts

Sarapage Mccorkle

Focus: Understanding Economics in U.S. History uses a unique mystery-solving approach to teach U.S. economic history to your high school students. Sure to capture the attention of your inquisitive and energetic students, these activity-based lessons give you a new, refreshing way to meet your U.S. History content goals, and infuse eye-opening economics material at the same time. When you turn your students into U.S. History sleuths, you'll immediately capture their attention and unleash a new wave of creativity in your classroom. Each lesson plan is arranged chronologically and covers key economic and historical events, so you can easily integrate the lesson plans into your curriculum as you zip through your U.S. History textbook. It's the best way to engage all your students in U.S. economic history, regardless of their interest or learning levels. Focus: Understanding Economics in U.S. History also includes an introductory essay by Douglass C. North, a well-known economic historian and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1993. This illuminating piece gives you keen insight into economics history and is an excellent primer to prepare you to get the most out of these lessons in class.
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The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.
 Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:
 - Establishing and building credit
 - Managing personal finances
 - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level
 - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

Focus: Understanding Economics in U.S. History

National Council on Economic Education/NCEE

Introduce your students to real-world economic activity...without leaving your classroom! This nuts-and-bolts teacher's guide has all the tools and resources you need to create a functioning economy right inside your classroom. At the end of this comprehensive simulation, your students will have a thorough understanding of our economy. Simulate Real-World Economic Activity This semester-long simulation uses realistic activities that mirror everyday economic behavior. By immersing themselves in a classroom economy, your students will understand their role in the global marketplace... giving them a crucial advantage as they move through the upper grades and ultimately enter the workforce. You'll have a time-tested template that makes setting up your classroom economy simple: * Economics instruction - step-by-step lessons and in-depth instructions make integrating the Mini-Economy into your curriculum simple * Classroom management - discover tips on designing &amp; implementing your economy * Application of basic skills - help your student hone important life skills, such as teamwork and negotiation skills * Money management - personal finance is more important today than ever - especially for young students. You'll give your students valuable practice managing money At the end of your simulation, you'll turn out confident consumers and budding entrepreneurs - not to mention creative students! Teach Life Skills with these Lesson Plans These activities tap into the boundless creativity of your young students. On top of invaluable teamwork and negotiation skills, your students will explore new territory when they: apply for jobs * run businesses * pay taxes * and make investments This entrepreneurial simulation not only integrates your students into a realistic U.S. economy, but it instills a priceless sense of creativity in your students. And your students will have the knowledge and self-confidence to face the challenges of the world head-on. They'll understand how our economy functions, and discover practical strategies they can use to get ahead in life. An Easy-to-Integrate Simulation It's easy to add The Classroom Mini-Economy to your curriculum. You'll give your students cross-curricular exposure to math, reading and writing... so you'll get more from your classroom with less effort! Along the way, your students will master essential economics principles and easily apply them to their other classes, both today and in the future. Implementing and Using the Simulation The easy-to-use Teacher's Manual includes: * An Economic Primer for Teachers * Reproducible Mini-Economy Aids * Student Worksheets, and more ... You'll use a variety of creative teaching techniques to deliver economics concepts. For instance, your students earn play money to spend in a class store that is created and managed by your students! This circular flow of energy and ideas mimics the realities of the marketplace and is an unbeatable way to simulate real-world economic activity. You'll receive the tools, tips and techniques you need to successfully implement your Mini-Economy. Plus, a special Middle School guide shows you how to add advanced concepts to your curriculum. You'll also find a web link to the new Mini-Economy Banking Program, which allows your students to do their banking on the computer. Evaluations and Assessments The unique Mini-Economy Tests for grades 2-3 and 4-6 give you the ideal vehicle for assessing your students' mastery of the economic content.
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