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Resources (by date) 84 of Total Resources
Resources (by date) 84 of Total Resources

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84 of Total Resources

Grades 3-5

Where Did That Pencil Come From?

In this economics lesson, students will research natural resources and illustrate how they are used to provide goods and services.
Key Concepts: Factors of Production, Goods and Services, Productive Resources…
45 mins
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Benefits of Trade Video and Quiz

In this economics video, students will learn about the benefits of trade using comparative advantage and play a Kahoot! game.
Key Concepts: Comparative Advantage, Comparative Advantage, Globalization…
10 mins
Video

Grades 9-12

Money is What Money Does

In this economics lesson, students will research the cryptocurrency Bitcoin to learn about the functions and characteristics of money.
Key Concepts: Money, Money
90 mins
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Time Value of Money

In this economics lesson, students will learn how the value of money changes over time.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis, Money…
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Green Eggs and ...Economics?

In this economics lesson, students will learn key economic concepts found in children's literature.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Game Theory, Marginal Analysis…
90 mins
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Productivity Video and Quiz

In this economics video, students will learn about productivity and play a Kahoot! game.
Key Concepts: Specialization, Specialization
20 mins
Video

Grades 9-12

FRED and the Federal Budget Interactive Lesson

Students will use a Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) data dashboard to calculate budget deficits, surpluses, how much federal budgets...
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Budgeting/Money Managment, Business Cycle…
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Free Trade

Compelling Question: In addressing the compelling question “Is free trade worth the price?” students will work through a series of...
Key Concepts: Globalization, International Trade
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Balancing the Federal Budget

ESSENTIAL DILEMMA When, if ever, should the nation prioritize balancing the federal budget?
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Budgeting/Money Managment, Cost-Benefit Analysis…
Lesson