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Links to Web resources

  • The Dismal Scientist
    From Economy.com
  • EconEdLink
    Centered on curriculum standards and the essential principles of economics, EconEdLink provides a premier source of classroom-tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students.
  • EconEdReviews Web site
    ... is the place to find economic education lessons and materials for your K-12 classroom! Teachers who have used the economics and personal finance lessons will guide you with their reviews and ratings. After you teach an economics lesson, we encourage you to come back and share your opinion of the materials for the next teacher looking for guidance ... search by grade level, concept, subject and/or standard ...
  • ECONnections
    Standards-based lesson plans adapted from National Council on Economic Education printed materials for the Internet with interactive activities for students.
  • Euro Challenge
    An exciting educational opportunity for students in grades 9 and 10 to learn about the European union and the euro, through a nation-wide competition.
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Education
    Learn more about the Federal Reserve system; access publications and lesson plans designed to help you teach the state standards; learn about student competitions "Euro Challenge", "Fed Challenge", and "Money Smart Week." Reserve a student tour of the Money Museum; take a Virtual Money Museum tour before you go!
  • Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis educational resources
  • FederalReserveEducation.org
    In addition to information and links for the public, and games and links for students, teachers will find classroom resources by grade level and economic topic. Also, information on public tours, links to economic indicators, and much, much more!
  • Financial Literacy Now (added here 6/28/10)
    Teachers of grades K-12 can visit this dynamic website for access to lesson plans, teaching materials and the latest financial information. Financial Literacy Now is an initiative to raise awareness about the critical importance of financial literacy and provide greater access to financial literacy training, services and information.
  • Foundation for Teaching Economics
    A non-profit organization providing leadership in economic education to educators and to young people selected for their leadership potential.
  • Investor Protection Trust
    Dedicated to Non-Commercial Investor Education. Content lends itself to all kinds of investor education and protection initiatives including work place education, after school programs and integration into existing curricula.
  • Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
    Financial smarts for students. For Illinois Jump$tart, click HERE.
  • KidsEcon Posters
    KidsEcon Posters© (KEP) is a curriculum project of the Indiana Council for Economic Education dedicated to giving teachers the tools they need to help their students understand the exciting economic world around them.
  • Library of Economics and Liberty topics for High School Economics
    The readings and podcasts arranged here supplement recommended NCEE topics. These free resources are appropriate for high school teachers preparing for classes, interested students, home schoolers, and newcomers to the topic of economics.
  • MarcoPolo
    No-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom, developed by the nation's content experts.
  • The Mint.org
    An integrated web site designed for middle school and high school students, their teachers and parents.
  • Money$mart Week
    Money Smart Week (MSW) is a series of free classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Teachers, parents/guardians and students all will learn how to be money smart in these tough economic times. Money Smart Kid! Essays are due in March!
  • MV=PQ: A Resource of the Powell Center for Economic Literacy
    This is a blog for economic educators at all levels. The author ties economics to current sources, highlights new resources, and offers ideas for classroom discussion and activity.
  • MyMoney.gov
    The U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission provides financial education resources for all Americans. This web site includes links to 20 federal agencies, as well as information on topics such as Budgeting & Taxes, Credit, Paying for Education, Saving & Investing and Home Ownership. Site available in Spanish. Teachers should click the link to "KIDS" for teaching resources for the classroom.
  • National Council for the Social Studies
    The web site of the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education.
  • NYSE Money Sense - Empower Your Financial Future (added here 7/16/10)
    NYSE Euronext presents a credible resource for basic financial education to help people better understand and manage their personal finances. Answers questions such as "What's the difference between gross and net pay?"; "How much money should be in my emergency fund?" Includes an informative Blog.
  • Practical Money Skills
    Lessons, games, calculators for elementary, middle and high school students and special needs; parents and Spanish language materials. The site also correlates lessons to Illinois State Standards in English, math and social studies.
  • Project SafeChildhood
    This Department of Justice site aims to combat technology-facilitated exploitation crimes against children.
  • Resources for Economists on the Internet
    Is sponsored by the American Economic Association. It lists more than 2,000 resources in 97 sections and sub-sections available on the Internet of interest to academic and practicing economists, and those interested in economics.
  • The Stock Market Game ™
    An engaging stock trading simulation in which teams of students research companies and maintain an on-line portfolio. This is the only stock trading simulation endorsed by the securities industry of investment professionals, and backed by a complete grades 4-12 multi-disciplinary curriculum.
  • Thinkfinity
    This web site provided by the Verizon Foundation is a free, comprehensive digital learning platform built upon the merger of two acclaimed programs, Verizon MarcoPolo and the Thinkfinity Literacy Network. In addition to a wealth of teacher resources, Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students, parents and after-school programs.
  • U.S. Census Bureau
    Your Gateway to Census 2010; Demographic Profiles; People, Business, Geography and News.
  • U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics. Topics include Inflation & Consumer Spending; Wages, Earnings & Benefits; Productivity; Employment & Unemployment; Occupations and Demographics.
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury
    Provides access to information on Treasury programs and activities, and current news involving the Treasury.
  • U.S. National Debt Clock
    National Debt data and news.
  • Understanding Taxes
    The Internal Revenue Service has developed an interactive, instructional tax program to provide high school, community colleges and the general public with a technology-based instructional tool.
  • Wise Pockets
    A great place for kids, parents and teachers to learn about managing money. Produced by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri-St Louis.
  • ZOOCONOMY:  Zoo Business
    Presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri-St Louis.

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This page updated 7/23/10