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Grades 9-12

Political Beliefs and the Federal Budget

In this economics lesson, students will examine political forces influencing the federal budget.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

90 mins

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Grades 9-12

Let's Find a Deal - How the Crusades Led to the Expansion of Trade

In this economics lesson, students will examine the impact of crusades on expanding European trade.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade, Benefits of Trade, Incentives

60 mins

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Grades 3-5

Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea

In this economics lesson, students will compare the benefits and costs when allocating resources.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Productive Resources

45 mins

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Grades 3-5

Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi

In this economics lesson, students will examine the relationship between specialization and trade.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

45 mins

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Grades K-2

Costs and Benefits of 'The Three Little Pigs'

In this economics lesson, students examine the choices made in the story of The Three Little Pigs.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Behavioral Economics Lesson Five: Other Things Matter

In this economics lesson, students will compare and contrast factors affecting decision-making.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

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Grades 6-8

A Moo-ving Experience

In this economics lesson, students will explore the purpose of nonprofit organizations.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

Remote Learning Projects and WebQuests

Presenter: Matthew Gherman

In this economics webinar, see projects and webquests that teach a variety of skills, and can be done independently or...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Competition, Entrepreneurs

60 mins

Dec 22 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Social Security, Governance and National Debt

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this economics webinar, examine concerns about balancing the budget and the role of the federal government.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Income

60 mins

Dec 07 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 6: Why Do Some Jobs Pay Better than Others?

Presenter: Theresa Fischer

In this personal finance webinar, show how people can make more informed education, job or career decisions by evaluating costs.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Employment and Unemployment, Human Capital

60 mins

Nov 19 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Climate Change and the Economy: Challenges and Possibilities

Presenter: Theodore Opderbeck

In this economics webinar, use lessons to help students evaluate policy options to cope with climate in the decades ahead.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Government Failures, Technology

60 mins

Dec 08 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 3: Decision Making

Presenter: Lynne Stover

In this economics webinar, use models and basic concepts to help students understand the importance of making informed decisions.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Scarcity

60 mins

Nov 05 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of Voting

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this economics webinar, shed light on why many people still do not vote in the United States.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Cost/Benefit Analysis

60 mins

Oct 06 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security: Inquiry Based for Understanding Fiscal Responsibility

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this personal finance webinar, use the latest EdTech tools to teach about the creation of Social Security.

Key Concepts: Interest, Markets and Prices, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Nov 09 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this webinar, learn about the creation of Medicare and help students evaluate potential solutions to issues it still presents.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

Dec 14 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Making Presidential Elections Fun

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this economics webinar, learn how to use current events to look at the history of U.S. election cycles.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Roles of Government

60 mins

Oct 13 7:00-8:00pm ET

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