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Resources (by date) 157 of Total Resources
Resources (by date) 157 of Total Resources

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157 of Total Resources

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Industrial Entrepreneurs or Robber Barons?

This lesson focuses on a group of nineteenth century industrial entrepreneurs described in many history books as Robber Barons. It...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Entrepreneurs, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Fewer Watts and Fatter Wallets

Students learn about incentives for alternative energy programs and the role played by non-price determinants in energy choices.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 3-5

The Grasshopper and the Ant

Understanding the concept of opportunity cost is critical for good decision making. The ability to identify the opportunity cost—the highest...
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Goods and Services…
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Be an Energy Saver

This lesson focuses on the scarce and nonrenewable nature of fossil fuels in order to stimulate student thinking about energy...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Institutions, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 3-5

How Much is that Doggy?

Students will investigate the concept of total cost of ownership. They will brainstorm the costs of owning a dog or...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Show Me the Money!

Students will investigate the unforeseen costs of car loans and/or house loans. They will then evaluate the economics of decision...
Key Concepts: Budgeting/Money Managment, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 3-5

Clean Land - Thanks to US!

In this lesson about the EPA, students will find out that their government pays for goods and services by taxing...
Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Game Theory, Market Structure…
Lesson

Grades K-2, 3-5

What Are Incentives?

Students will understand that incentives are used to encourage them to make good choices. After identifying incentives offered at home...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 3-5

Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard

Ben & Jerry are producers of ice cream. Even if they produce ice cream for the entire nation, they still...
Key Concepts: Allocation, Allocation, Allocation…
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Interactive National Budget Simulator

Adjust the numbers in this interactive to see if you can balance the budget. This interactive is intended for use...
Key Concepts: Budgeting/Money Managment, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Growth…
Activity

Nearpod version available

Grades 6-8

Why Adopt a Highway?

In this personal finance lesson, students will learn about the successful Adopt-a-Highway program.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Institutions, Game Theory…
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

A Fair Wage

Income for most people is determined by the market value of the productive resources they sell. What workers earn depends,...
Key Concepts: Balance of Payments, Buying Goods and Services, Production Function…
Lesson

Grades 9-12

My Credit Rating: Why Should I Care?

Credit is a wonderful tool for the consumer. It can enhance your quality of life. It enables you to buy...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Goods and Services, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Should I Use Cash or Credit?

To use or not to use credit for a major purchase is an important decision. There is a nifty process...
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Buying vs. Renting

Have you given any thought to where you will live when you are "on your own" - out in the...
Key Concepts: Budgeting/Money Managment, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis
Lesson