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69 of Total Resources

Grades 9-12

It's a Matter of Power

Students examine tradeoffs and profit- maximization decisions in the case study of Kaiser Aluminum, which decided to shut down aluminum...
Lesson

Grades 3-5, 6-8

From Butterflies to Buffaloes

Nature tourism, also known as ecotourism, is a fast growing segment of the tourism industry. In this lesson, students learn...
Key Concepts: Goods and Services
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Comparative Economic Systems

Students research the economic systems of North Korea and Chad and compare them to the US, guided by questions and...
Key Concepts: AP Macroeconomics, Comparative Advantage, Economic Institutions…
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Economics in the Headlines

Students learn how to identify headlines in the news and current events as illustrations of problems in supply and demand....
Lesson

Grades 3-5, 6-8

The Mystery of the Amazing Farmers

In this lesson you will be taking on the role of an an investigative reporter to solve the Amazing Farmer...
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Goods and Services, Specialization…
Lesson

Grades K-2

Increasing Productivity

This lesson stimulates students' thinking with stories about rigorous athlete training illustrating the importance of training and practice. After students...
Lesson

Grades K-2

Eureka!

Take a look at how inventions, such as plastic, have changed our lives and how they are changing the future...
Key Concepts: Entrepreneurs
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Do You Have a Yen to Go to College?

Carlos is a senior at local high school. When he graduates, he plans to study computer animation. He has applied...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Exchange Rates, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 3-5, 6-8

US History: Inventors & Entrepreneurs

Students will learn the difference between inventors and entrepreneurs. From talking with adults they will learn some of the benefits...
Key Concepts: Entrepreneurs
Lesson

Grades 3-5, 6-8

Bill, Are You Bogus?

In a barter system, people have to trade goods and services for other goods and services. In an economy that...
Key Concepts: Globalization, Goods and Services, International Trade…
Lesson

Grades 3-5

Old Business, New Business

In this lesson students are introduced to several businesses from the past. They see that, while the names for these...
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Game Theory, Globalization…
Lesson