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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Columbian Exchange

In this lesson, students learn that the Columbian Exchange resulted in an enormous exchange of goods, resources, and institutions between...
Key Concepts: Economic Development, Goods and Services, Specialization…
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Avatar, King of the Box Office?

On January 26, 2010, the film Avatar officially topped Titanic as the top-grossing film of all-time at the box office....
Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Real vs. Nominal
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Saving and Investing Blitz

In this game, students will be asked a series of multiple choice questions. The longer it takes to answer, the...
Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Credit, Economic Institutions…
Activity

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Developing Good Credit Habits

In this module, students will discover the secrets to developing good credit habits and learn how long it can take...
Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Goods and Services…
Activity

Grades K-2

A New Coat for Anna - Barter and Trade

By reading the book "A New Coat for Anna" students will learn about resources and trade/bartering through a young girl,...
Key Concepts: Barter, Money, Resources
45 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Economic Indicators for Informed Citizens

Newly updated! This lesson introduces students to three basic economic indicators: real GDP, the inflation rate, and the unemployment rate....
Key Concepts: Consumer Price Index (CPI), Employment and Unemployment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Traditional Economies and the Inuit

The Inuit people of northern Canada provide an example of a traditional economy. For thousands of years, Inuit parents have...
Key Concepts: Demand, Economic Systems, Goods and Services…
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