High schoolers explore the concept of social philanthropy. For this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. High schoolers discuss social entrepreneurship and how...

Young scholars consider the factors that go into running a restaurant and examine how the restaurant industry impacts the economy of the United States. They create skeleton proposals for new restaurants and consider the costs of this...

Students read a recent article about the likelihood of a decrease or increase in prices of a specific consumer good. Using the Internet, they examine current events and make predictions about their effect on the economy. They write an...

Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. In this ancient Greece instructional activity, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a...

Fifth graders begin the lesson by identifying the different types of natural resources. As a class, they discuss how environments are destructed and how the loss of one natural resource can affect the economy. Using a map, they label the...

Students explore the concept of entrepreneurs. In this entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about entrepreneurship and whether or not it is an inherent trait or a learned skill. Students discuss why entrepreneurship is...

Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. In this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The Double...

Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues lesson, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they participate in a...

Students describe how a country is currently engaging in international trade in terms of both imports and exports, as well as identifying trade barriers. They conduct research to identify the institutions and culture of a country. Using...

Students define and give examples of importing and exporting, then analyze the role of importing and exporting on employment. They outline the basic procedures for exporting in an international market. Finally, students utilize...

In this Private or Public activity, students read about the role our government plays in economics, then answer several questions including voicing their opinions about what should (not) be paid for by the government.

Middle schoolers explore the impact of cotton. In this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture presented by their instructor on the Southern crop of cotton and its impact on the South prior to and following the Civil War. Middle...

Students examine importance of buffalo in culture of Blackfeet Indians, and explore types of technology used by Indians to kill large numbers of buffalo. Students research transition of Blackfeet from subsistence economy to capitalist...

Students observe live Webcam views of Japan. They study its economy, government, and culture through paintings and facts. They label a map of Japan with its cities and rivers.

Students brainstorm what living conditions during the period known as the Little Ice Age (1350-1850) might have been like. They research lifestyles, the economy, crop yields, and human and livestock mortality.

High schoolers work together to define key terms related to Economics. They rotate between posters as they discover new terms. They discuss how economies function.

High schoolers explore, examine and investigate how the tourism industry affects the economy of different European countries. They assess place value, draw and interpret diagrams, critique the results of a statistical inquiry with tables...

Fourth graders investigate the role of African American slaves in rice plantations. In this slave life lesson, 4th graders discuss the products produced in the 13 colonies. Students discuss the importance of rice to South Carolina's...

Students examine the spread of American culture throughout the world. They read an article, discuss items made by foreign-owned companies, complete handouts, read and discuss a case study, and conduct a role-play about a U.S.-Canada...

High schoolers explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson plan, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. High schoolers conduct further research on the...

Students explore U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students read a letter written to the President during the worst economical disaster in U.S. history. Students answer study...

High schoolers view a series of of short animated modules to relate the total spending in the economy to production and prices. They use this information to simulate the economy of a town called Spendsville. In the simulation, they...

Young scholars examine the impact of laws and government policies on the agricultural and industrial economic systems. From a list of topics, they select one area and create timelines of at least ten related government activities. In...

Students examine how trade can be a vehicle for the alleviation of poverty. They conduct Internet research, analyze organizations that help to alleviate poverty, and create a business plan for a micro business for a developing economy.