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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Focus on Economic Data: The Inflation Rate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the inflation rate from 2013 through this informative case study. Trace the consumer trends through the graphs and charts on the site.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lessons: Little Star's Problem

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps student understand the decision-making process and introduces the concept of cost. Students listen to a story and take a short quiz. Includes links to the story and the quiz.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lessons: Water, Water, Everywhere

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that illustrates how people use water for transportation, farming, and fun. Students identify water as a natural resource and view images of the many ways that water can be used.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Productivity Video and Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Productivity, which is measured as the quantity of output per unit of input. Watch the brief video and take the interactive quiz to assess what you have learned. [1.47]
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Perfect Pet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Consider the economic concept of scarcity while selecting items to buy at a pet store.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link:the Collapse of Corporate Giants: The New Dr. Evils?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learn the difference between unethical actions and criminal behavior.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lessons: Community Helpers Are at Your Service

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that introduces learners to the people who provide services to the community. Students understand the difference between goods and services, and brainstorm the people who provide services in their community. Includes links to...