New Book of Knowledge article:

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Smith, Allen. "Economics." The New Book of Knowledge®. 2009. Grolier Online. 22 Sep. 2009 <http://nbk.grolier.com/cgi-bin/article?assetid=a2008730-h>.

 

From GALE/InfoTrac

 

Economics 101 and other articles

 

 

See DE Streaming:  

See School Content DE Streaming - Economics

 

A PEDestrian's Guide to the Economy

 

Economist has a great site: Economics A to Z

http://www.economist.com/research/Economics/

 

 www.economicadventure.org is a multi-layered education resource created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for teachers, students, and the general public. The goal is to promote understanding of key economic concepts, including standard of living, economic growth, and rising labor productivity, using New England's unique history. This site features an illustrated, information-packed timeline, case studies, lesson plans, games, an overview of New England's economy, term definitions, and reference resources.

 

Fed Challenge 

The home page on the Boston Fed's web site for the “Fed Challenge,” a regional academic competiton for high school students designed to teach them about how the Fed makes monetary policy. Participants gain a better understanding of our nation's central bank, how the economy works, and the factors that influence monetary policy decisions. 

http://www.bos.frb.org/education/fedchallenge/

Federal Reserve Education 

The Federal Reserve System's economic education portal is packed with information and resources on economics and personal finance. Links are provided to interactive learning activities and games, as well as each individual Reserve Bank's education site. 

http://www.federalreserveeducation.org

 

National Council on Economic Education 

The National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) is a nationwide network of state councils and university centers joined in the mission of promoting economic literacy and understanding of personal finance to young people. This site is an abundant source of comprehensive economic education programs for school districts and teachers, and classroom-tested, standards-based economic lesson plans for use by both teachers and students, together or independently. 

http://www.ncee.net

 

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis has a variety of curriculum materials developed by economic educators in Missouri. Most of them are geared to elementary teachers, with some middle and high school curriculum books.

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis works to increase the quantity and enhance the quality of entrepreneurship and economics taught in K-12 classrooms through teacher education and curriculum development.

 

Vermont Council on Economic Education 

Working with the National Council on Economic Education to fight economic illiteracy, the Vermont Council promotes students' understanding of basic concepts and principles that will empower them as future participants in the local, national, and global economies. It does this by reinforcing the front lines—its teachers— with workshops, courses, and other training in economics and how to teach it. Check out the offerings for Vermont educators here. 

http://www.bsad.uvm.edu/Research/Partnerships/VCEE/default.htm

 

Junior Achievement 

Founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, Junior Achievement is a national non-profit, volunteer-based organization (with international outreach in over 100 countries) focused on teaching young people the fundamentals and value of the free enterprise system, and how to use it, along with business and economics, to improve the quality of their lives. This site offers education programs in business and economics, resources and advice for the young entrepreneur, and scholarship opportunities. 

http://www.ja.org

 

 

http://www.ja.org/files/UnderstandingFinancialCrisisSTUDENT.pdf

 

• "Understanding the Financial Crisis: Origin and Impact"
• Read student Version.

 

 

ALPHA THEMES 2009-2010

STANDARDS FOR THE 21st CENTURY LEARNER GOALS 

 

Standard: 1 Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge. 

 

Skills Indicator(s):  

1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding 

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. 

1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, 

appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. 

Benchmarks: 

• Formulate questions about the topic with guidance 

• Predict answers to inquiry questions based on background knowledge and beginning 

observation or experience. 

• Assess questions to determine which can be answered by simple facts, which cannot be 

answered, and which would lead to an interesting inquiry. 

• Select a variety of credible sources in different formats relevant to research needs. 

• Evaluate and select information based on usefulness, currency, accuracy, authority, and point 

of view. 

 

Dispositions Indicator(s):  

1.2.1 Display initiative and engagement by posing questions and investigating answers beyond 

the collection of superficial facts.  

1.2.4 Maintain a critical stance by questioning the validity and accuracy of all information.

 

Responsibilities Indicator(s): 

1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information.

 

Self-Assessment Strategies Indicator(s):  

1.4.1 Monitor own information-seeking processes for effectiveness and progress, and adapt as 

necessary. 

1.4.3 Monitor gathered information, and assess for gaps or weaknesses.

2.4.2 Reflect on systematic process, and assess for completeness of investigation 

3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product