The Economics of Voting
Since the 1960's, many Americans eligible to vote have not bothered to do so- not even in presidential elections. Low rates of participation in voting...
Grades 9-12

Competition Works in Our Flavor
Competition provides benefits for consumers. First, more competition means consumers have more choices of goods and services. Second, when more firms ...
Grades 3-5, 6-8

Cowboy Bob Builds a Community
A cowboy rides into a ghost town and decides that it needs to be rebuilt. Students will select the necessary things that a town needs in order for it ...
Grades 3-5

The Mitten
This is a folktale retold by Jan Brett about a little boy whose grandmother knits him a pair of snow-white mittens. While the boy is outside playing, ...
Grades K-2

CyberTeach

A comprehensive guide to teaching economics and personal finance using the Internet, including model lessons and templates for creating effective lesson plans on your own.

Current Events

Understand what's happening in today's world economy with the latest economics and personal finance news and related EconEdLink lesson plans.

DataLinks

Access up-to-date macroeconomic data for classroom use, including primary source materials, charts, and simulations.

WebLinks

Internet resources for the K-12 educator. Curricular activities and economic and personal finance data in easy-to-use formats.