This lesson focuses on the January 6, 2012, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment Situation" announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of December, 2011. This lesson introd... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation for the month of December, 2011, reported on January 19, 2012, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students read the BLS report, analyze the meaning o... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the January 25, 2012, press release by the Federal Reserve System's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the current Federal Reserve monetary policy actions and goals. Specifically, the lesson reports the... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson investigates the value of sports franchises in the various professional sports leagues. Students will investigate the revenues and costs of pro sports teams and determine which teams are the most valuable. Lastly, st... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

A balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and net worth for a business on a given day. This business document is one of the major documents used in evaluating a business. Students will learn the components of a balance shee... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

Economic concepts are often found in places students have never considered, like children’s literature. In this lesson, students will explore the various economic concepts addressed in five of Dr. Seuss' most popular books: The ... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the December 13, 2011, press release by the Federal Reserve System's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the current Federal Reserve monetary policy goals and actions, and specifically, the target for th... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation reported December 16, 2011, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the month of November, 2011. Students read data from the BLS report, analyze ... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the December 22, 2011, third (final) estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (real GDP) growth for the third quarter (Q3) of 2011, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The current ... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

The role of government is to provide for the common defense, define and protect property rights, and enforce contractual arrangements. Throughout the 20th and early 21st century, government has increased its role in economic life.... more »
Grades: 3-5, 6-8 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

Students will read the comic book, "A Penny Saved" published by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Students will make the information relevant through projects, graphic organizers, teacher instruction, and problems. more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

Consumers are faced with tough choices because so many innovative and exciting products and services are available. Therefore, engraining a decision-making process that includes considering of opportunity cost is necessary to shap... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson was written to be used within a Special Education classroom. The costs and benefits of owning an electric or hybrid car will be evaluated in this lesson. By reading and researching the history of the production of ele... more »
Grades: 6-8, 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

Students will use a spreadsheet to enter checkbook transactions and reconcile. more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the November 2, 2011, press release by the Federal Reserve System's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the current Federal Reserve monetary policy goals and actions. Specifically, the lesson reports the... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson examines the November 4, 2011, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of October, 2011. This lesson introduces the basic conc... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation reported November 16, 2011, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the month of October, 2011. Students will read the BLS report, analyze the me... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson focuses on the November 22, 2011, second estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (real GDP) growth for the third quarter (Q3) of 2011, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The current GDP dat... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

This lesson examines the December 2, 2011, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of November, 2011. This lesson introduces the basic concepts ... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson

Students will apply the concepts of scarcity, choice, and opportunity costs using a production possibilities curve. Students will interpret points inside and outside the curve. As an extension, students will see the relationship... more »
Grades: 9-12 | Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson