Economics

The new online computer game, Budget Hero, is a fun way to learn about, and teach, the challenges of balancing the federal budget. And it's free! Learn how you can use this game in your classroom.

Take part in an FTE activity that helps teach about the origins of the Euro and hear analysis of the current European crisis. Thirty participants will receive an Izzit "Free Trade" DVD.

Explore how short videos (less than one minute) can engage students in the classroom. Learn how to use a video contest to foster student creativity and to develop lessons/activities.

"Find out how Paul Solman's ""Making Sense"" segments from the PBS Newshour (see Econedlink) are being used in high school classes and in economic education programs for high school teachers. "

"Create an avatar, set your budget, and receive mission objectives. Next, launch into a 3D virtual world where you earn points for navigating through the financial complexities of real life. "

" This presentation explains the global economic systems today, its characteristics, and its benefits and drawbacks. Along with resources, suggestions on how to present this topic to students are provided. "

Do you want to have robust discussions with your students about current economic topics? Spark student engagement with classroom-ready discussion questions and answers on current economic topics.

"A shroud of mystery and intrigue surrounds the gold standard and US currency. Together, we will explore the history of gold in the US and examine current issues and concerns."

"This interactive session features classroom-ready lessons based on a classic children’s picture book. Instructional concepts include productive resources, goods & services, and costs & benefits. Handouts and door prizes! "

"Susan Collin’s best-selling trilogy, a cautionary tale of survival, is filled with social commentary that encourages interdisciplinary instruction. This session includes handouts of interactive classroom-ready lessons and door prizes."