Economics learning module on the fundamentals of economics including the role of government and economic systems.

This section provides four problems to solve based on the content of Chapter 6: Economic Growth from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.

This section provides a list of 10 critical thinking study questions over the content of Chapter 6: Economic Growth from Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.

Economics learning module teaches students how to think and act like an Economist. Comprehensive multi-media learning reasources.

In this activity, students identify the organizational text structure used in passages that explain different forms of economic systems, and how the economic system of the United States works.

Economics learning module on personal finance discusses decision making, banking and using credit.

Brief video [0:21] and quiz on world economic development.

For this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and concepts related to how policymakers can influence economic growth. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level...

This is a graphing tool for economics students that allows you to draw curves, lines, tick marks, etc. Also gives students the ability to label the axis and print the graph. Sample problem included.

This section provides a list of 12 review study questions over the content of Chapter 6: Economic Growth from Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.

One-day lesson provides students an opportunity to explore a series of political cartoons and consider the relationship between globalization and the economic crisis. Note: Video content may not load in archived version.

Economics learning module on how economic activity is measured. Comprehensive materials and interactive lessons.

This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.

Economic freedom is freedom from government intervention in the production and distribution of goods and services. After World War II, governments were trying to rebuild their economies from the ground up. They looked to the ideas of the...

Students will identify positive and negative economic incentives used in their communities to encourage people to make CHOICES beneficial to the community. Students will recognize that not all incentives convince all people since people...

Use this lesson to learn more about the Hawaiian economics system. Learn how they developed and used this specialized type of money system. "In this lesson, you will learn how specialization and division of labor increased productivity...

How do economists make their forecasts about the United States economy? This lesson uses the Internet to retrieve up-to-date key economic statistics which will provide valuable hints about the state of the future economy.

What is economic growth? This site not only gives a definition, but also provides a great overview of various characteristics of how economies can grow. Discusses different types of resources, possible negative effects of growth, and...

This is a lesson that deals with scarcity during WWII. Natural, human, and capital resources are discussed.

By the end of this section, you will be able to contrast traditional economies, command economies, and market economies; explain gross domestic product (GDP); and assess the importance and effects of globalization.

Lesson in economics and democracy in which students analyze the decision to outsource jobs and determine if globalization is a threat to American workers. Small group, independent and whole class work. Links to related material.

A biography of the famous economist John Maynard Keynes and his impact on economic thought.

A brief biography of famous economist Irving Fisher (1867-1947), and his impact on economic thought.

This economic glossary provides a definition of supply, and 2000 other economic terms and concepts.