Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 1)
When Henry Ford announced he was going to produce an automobile that would be affordable to the masses, he probably did not realize what a great impac...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 01/05/2007


Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 2)
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the ...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 06/03/2009


Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 1)
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the ...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 01/30/2008


China - Where will they fit in the world economy?
With its, emerging middle class, its new markets, and a new emphasis on increasing its technology base, where is China going to fit in the world econo...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 11/10/2006


New Sense, Inc. vs. Fish 'Till U Drop or Coase Vs. Pigou
Hot debate and arguments galore whirl around this question: "Which economic approach is the most efficient and fair to resolve utility issues sur...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 08/05/2005


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Grade: 7-adult   Published: 2004
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Participants identify the advantages and disadvantages of using financial services from alternative financial institutions and services from mainstream banks. Participants identify the services provi...
Section 3: Managing Credit
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Economics in Action: 14 Greatest Hits for Teaching High School EconomicsEconomics in Action: 14 Greatest Hits for Teaching High School Economics
Grade: 9-12   Published: 2003
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Lesson 9 - The Invention Convention
Working in small groups, the students simulate firms creating and producing new products. Using budget guidelines, they must decide which inputs they will purchase. They calculate their costs of produ...

Choices & Changes: In Life, School, and Work - Grades 9-10 - Teacher's Resource ManualChoices & Changes: In Life, School, and Work - Grades 9-10 - Teacher's Resource Manual
Grade: 9-10   Published: 2002
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Unit 3: Lesson 12 - Planning to Choose
Through a case study and Internet search, students explore changes in the job market. They also explore changes in the job market. They also explore the nature of entrepreneurship.

Mathematics & Economics: Connections for Life - 9-12Mathematics & Economics: Connections for Life - 9-12
Grade: 9-12   Published: 2001
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Lesson 7: The Mathematics of Nonlinear Economic Shapes: The Production Possibilities Curve
Because the resources (such as raw materials, minerals, energy, labor, equipment, machinery, etc.) that are used to produce goods and services are limited in their availability, we cannot have all tha...

Financial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher GuideFinancial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher Guide
Grade: K-2   Published: 2001
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Theme 1: Lesson 2 - Working for Income
Students discuss goods and services that satisfy people's wants, and they construct a spyglass to help them identify goods and services at school. They also construct "Box Town," a model business com...

 

 
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