Resources
| ECONnections contains standards-based lesson plans adapted from NCEE printed materials
for the Internet with interactive activities for students. The most exciting and innovative aspect of ECONnections is its use of "volunteer experts" from The McGraw-Hill
Companies. The WEBQUEST activities provide opportunities for independent research to be done in class or as homework assignments. | |
| EconEdLink is an innovative web site developed through a unique partnership
of the National Council on Economic Education(NCEE) and the MCI WorldCom Foundation. EconEdLink provides Internet-based
curriculum materials and promotes online discussion to help improve the economic literacy of the nation's students through
the professional development of our teachers. EconEdLink materials can be easily applied across the K-12 curriculum for infusion into multiple subject areas, including math, science, language arts, and social studies. The web site is composed of:
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EconomicsMinute
Current events topics offer economic implications that students can explore
within a single class period. Links to online newspapers and news channels increase
the relevance and urgency of classroom discussion. Suggested classroom activities
enhance the connection between the classroom and world events.
NetNewsLine
Using an in-built conferencing facility, discuss current issues that involve
important economics principles. The topics presented use leading-edge technological
and pedagogical design to enhance both their interest and effectiveness. Teachers'
guides, a superior selection of hyperlinks, and links to national standards
in education are all part of each NetNewsLine lesson. This extensive online
resource for student and teachers alike can be taught over several class periods.
CyberTeach!
An interactive guide provides both sample lesson plans and a step-by-step outline
to assist instructors in the building of an Internet lesson in economics. A
lesson in basic web skills is also available.
DataLinks
Reviewed by a panel of experts, it offers an easy access to web sites that supply
essential economics data.
