This publication introduces students in grades 4-8 to an economics way of thinking by exploring the mysteries of everyday life. Students solve each mystery by responding to hints provided by simple true/false questions and by reference to a logical system of thinking. Includes 17 entertaining mysteries and solutions, with model daily lesson plans and student handout material. Also includes a guide to 'Writing Your Own Mysteries'.
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The great economic mysteries book: A guide to teaching economic reasoning, grades 9-12 - ISBN 156183128X
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.

The Great Economic Mysteries Book: A Guide to Teaching Economic Reasoning, Grades 4-8 (The Great Economic Mysteries Book)

Education & Teaching

Mark C. Schug

Richard D. Western

Schools & Teaching

National Council on Economic Education/NCEE

Are your elementary math lessons connecting with your students? Take a new approach to elementary school mathematics by adding economics lesson plans to your math curriculum. Hands-on Activities That Strengthen Elementary Math Skills You'll tap into the natural creativity of your students with fun, hands-on activities that have your students making brownies (and choices!) and building kites, all with the end result of exploring elementary economics in fun ways and sharpening your students' math skills. With Mathematics and Economics, Grades 3-5, you'll use 12 standards-based lessons that apply mathematical problem solving in the context of economics. Your students will connect with your elementary math lessons in fun ways you never thought possible. Plus, Build a Lifelong Economics Foundation In addition to reinforcing core mathematical skills, your students will explore the basic economics concepts that will prepare them to be better citizens, consumers and workers. You'll expose your students to economics principles that they'll use their entire lives. Plus, your students will be absorbed in interesting activities that help them see the relevance of mathematics and economics to everyday life. Best of all, by adding economics to your elementary math lessons, you'll spur a lifelong interest in economics, while using NCTM standards-based lesson plans that reinforce fundamental math skills.
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Mathematics &amp; Economics: Connections for Life, 6-8 - ISBN 1561836036 Mathematics and Economics: Connections for Life, Grades 3-5 - ISBN 1561835366
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.

Mathematics and Economics: Connections for Life, Grades 3-5

Donna Wright

Marsha Masters

Michele Wulff Mary Suiter

Susan Hinchik

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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Focus: International Economics - ISBN 1561834963 Focus: Economic Systems - ISBN 1561834971
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

Challenge your students with activities that enable them to analyze energy and environment issues from an economics perspective. Updated with current information and tackling hot-button issues, you ll give your students the knowledge and tools they need to analyze important energy and environment issues. An introductory essay gives you and your students a framework for analyzing issues, and each unit provides teachers with Basic Facts About the Issues, so you'll have all the data you need at your fingertips. Next, specific Teaching Activities get your students involved in the issue. Finally, students put their new-found knowledge to use with realistic Case Studies.
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Economics and the Environment: Ecodetectives - ISBN 1561835749 Economics and the environment - ISBN 1561834823 Energy, Economics, and the Environment: Case Studies and Teaching Activities for Elementary School - ISBN 1561836281
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.

Energy, Economics, and the Environment: Case Studies and Teaching Activities for High School

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