Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of the Voters Who Don't Vote
This lesson plan from the Council for Economic Education for learners, grades 9-12, examines the question of why many Americans don't vote. It interestingly ties the answer to some economic terms such as choice, cost/benefit analysis,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Dumptown, Usa: Making a Ton of Difference
The amount of trash produced in the United States is mounting with each passing year. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult and costly to handle trash disposal. Recycling is considered a key solution to the garbage problem....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Cost/benefit Analysis: Three Gorges Dam
This activity will allow students to evaluate the costs/benefits of the Three Gorges Dam project on the Yangtze River in China. The purpose of this activity is to encourage students to look at a complex issue from differing viewpoints...