What Economics is About

by National Council on Economic Education

Designed for teachers at every grade level and in all disciplines, What Economics Is About is a simple, time-saving way to teach the fundamental economics content every K-12 student needs to know. A one-page overview of 'What Economics Is About' gives you a visual roadmap of economics in an easy-to-follow flowchart, and is ideal as an overhead or handout for your students. Armed with the basic content in What Economics Is About, students will leave your classroom with the skills to become productive workers and knowledgeable consumers. Use this resource as an energizing introduction to economics at any grade level; you'll give your students a solid knowledge base and a desire to explore more complex and in-depth economics material. Plus, as an added bonus, you'll expand your own knowledge and appreciation for economics! Also Classroom Mini Economy - ISBN 1561836273
A Framework for Teaching Basic Economic With Scope and Sequence Guidelines, K-12 - ISBN 1561834874 The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

20 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006