Capstone Project: From Idea to Enterprise – The Entrepreneur Showcase
In this lesson students will use the knowledge throughout the entire course to present their business idea to peers. Economics…
Activity: Advertisement Showdown–Understanding Marketing and Economics for Entrepreneurs
In this lesson students will be introduced to marketing including advertising and branding they will have to create and pitch…
Economics for Teachers
Economics for Teachers (EFT) offers a unique experience for teachers looking to improve their economics teaching skills.
Introduction to Economics, Water Use and the Environment
download EWE Introduction (.doc file) Overview Economics, Water Use, and the Environment is comprised of seven lessons designed to help students…
Lesson 2: Economic Concepts for Entrepreneurs
In this lesson students will be introduced to economic concepts that are important to entrepreneurs using mini games/activities. Economics Thinking…
Foreign Currency and Foreign Exchange
Download Foreign Currency Activity: Teacher Guide, Handouts, Visuals (.doc file) Virtual Lesson Instructions & Slides Overview Many international exchanges of…
A Pollution Solution
Download A Pollution Solution Guide Lesson Overview In this activity, students acting as owners of companies emitting proscribed substances engage…
Farmers and Fishers
Video Demonstration: Download Farmers and Fishers Guide Virtual Lesson Instructions and Slides Concepts: Incentives Property rights Voluntary Exchange Content Standards:…
The Fish Game
Video Demonstration: Download The Fish Game Guide Virtual Lesson Alternative (a MobLab Activity): Instructions and Slides Lesson Description: In this…
The Wheat Activity
Download The Wheat Activity Teacher Guide, Handout and Visuals doc file (or pdf). Lesson Description: In this simulation students are workers producing wheat. …
Cartels and Competition
Download Cartels and Competition Guide Virtual Lesson Instructions & Slides Video Demonstration: Concepts: Incentives matter Increases in supply lead to…
The Job Jungle: A Labor Market Game*
*Copyright © 2001 Raymond P.H. Fishe – used by permission. Foundation for Teaching Economics. Permission granted to copy in whole or…
In the Chips — A Market in Computer Chips
Download In The Chips Guide Virtual Lesson Alternative (MobLab Activity): Instructions and Slides Introduction: Understanding how markets work and the…
The Magic of Markets – Trade Creates Wealth
Download Magic of Markets Guide Overview: Trade is the voluntary exchange of goods and services. People engaging in trade must…
Lesson 10: International Markets
Download EFL Lesson 10 Guide Download EFL Lesson 10 Slides Introduction In this lesson students apply the model of supply…
Lesson 9: Money and Inflation
Download EFL Lesson 9 Guide and Slides Virtual Lesson Instructions and Slides Introduction In this lesson students learn that anything…
Lesson 8: Setting the Rules: Costs and Benefits of Government Action
Download EFL Lesson 8 Guide Download EFL Lesson 8 Slides Introduction This lesson gives students the opportunity to apply the…
Lesson 7: Property Rights: Is the Environment Different?
Download EFL Lesson 7 Guide Download EFL Lesson 7 Slides Introduction In this lesson students apply the tools of economic…