Social Studies Standards Series: Economics

Kansas state social studies assessments are coming in 2009-2010. Are you ready? During this workshop, participants will experience engaging hands-on lessons that address the standards including online econ simulations and Material World. Participants will leave with access to resources to support teaching and learning of both tested and non-tested state indicators in economics.

 

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Workshop Resources

National Budget Simulation
Students serve as an Economic Advisor to the President, who must increase military spending out of political necessity, but needs to reduce spending in other programs to limit the deficit
HIP Pocket Change
A fun, educational tool that generates interest in coins, the US Mint and U.S. history

EconEdLink
National Council for Economic Education
Kansas Council for Economic Education
Money Instructor economic resources
PBS Teachers: Social Studies
An Economy at Work: K-6 Lessons (pdf)

AdAcess
AdFlip

 Fantasy Music League
Your goal? Create a record label that, based on real world chart movements, generates the most income possible
 Hot Shot Business
Create a business, make money, learn econ stuff
Federal Reserve Education
Federal Reserve Curriculum Resources
Peanuts & Crackerjacks: The Economics of Pro Team Sports

NOT Your Grandma's Lemonade Stand lesson plan
Let's Find a Deal - How the Crusades Led to the Finding of the New World lesson plan
Don't Force Me Out lesson plan
The ABCs of Saving lesson plan
Get Rich Quick lesson plan
What's the Cost? lesson plan
Is the Price Right? lesson plan
Why Nations Trade lesson plan

Fedville online activity
Mad Money online activity
Trading Around the World online activity
LavaMind Economics games