Teaching The News

CNBC

Oil prices vulnerable to 'super spikes' again as geopolitics heat up

The long era of too much oil sloshing around the world and low prices is coming to an end, just as global events are heating up crude prices. That could make for a new dynamic as the peak summer season for oil demand approaches, keeping oil prices in a ...

Grades 3-5

All About Prices

In this economics lesson, students will explain how prices are set for goods and services.

Key Concepts: Markets and Prices

45 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Case Study on Productivity (Part 3) - Henry Ford and the Model T

In this economics lesson, students analyze shifts in supply and demand in the auto market and related markets.

Key Concepts: Demand, Markets and Prices, Supply

60 mins

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Grades 3-5

Competition Pizza

In this economics lesson, students will identify and evaluate market competition using pizza shops.

Key Concepts: Competition, Consumers, Markets and Prices

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

Consumer Science: Understanding Pricing Psychology

In this economics webinar, explore how prices used to create a psychological impact on consumers and its ripple effects.

Key Concepts: Competition, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Nov 09 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

It's All Elementary, Pt. 3: What Does Our Community Provide?

In this economics webinar, see activities meant to highlight students' surroundings while teaching cross curricular content.

Key Concepts: Consumers, Goods and Services, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Nov 04 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium During COVID

In this personal finance webinar, we will discuss what is happening to buyers and sellers in a shared, unexpected economic...

Key Concepts: Businesses and Households, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Dec 16 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Reuters

Trump says US will only rejoin Pacific trade pact if terms are improved

In his Twitter post, which came during Asian trading hours, Trump said the United States would â€œonly join TPP if the deal were substantially better than the deal offered to Pres. Obama. We already have BILATERAL deals with six of the eleven nations in ...

Grades 9-12

NAFTA: Did Jobs Get Sucked Out of the United States?

In this economics lesson, students will analyze data to learn if jobs have increased or decreased since NAFTA was implemented.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade, Benefits of Trade

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Exchange Rates: How Money Affects Trade

In this economics lesson, students will compute exchange rates to learn their impact on international trade.

Key Concepts: Markets and Prices, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Basic A.P. Macroeconomics: Comparative Advantage & Gains Made from Trade

In this economics webinar, examine the risks and rewards involved when countries exchange funds, goods and services.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade/Comparative Advantage, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

Oct 25 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Hispanic Heritage Month: Using Picture Books to Teach Economics, Ethics and Civil Rights

In this economics webinar, learn how to use picture books to teach students about diversity, community organization and representation.

Key Concepts: Division of Labor/Specialization, Opportunity Cost, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Oct 05 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Enhancing Economics with Graphic Novels and Comics

In this economics webinar, use graphic novels to simplify core concepts and make subject matter really come to life.

Key Concepts: Comparative Advantage, Economic Institutions, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

Sep 20 6:00-7:00pm ET

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NBCNews.com

Data breach at Saks, Lord & Taylor compromises customer payment data

... but it said they would not be liable for charges and would be offered free identity protection services. The cyber security firm that says it uncovered the breach, Gemini Advisory, said in a post Sunday that more than 5 million credit and debit ...

Grades 9-12

Integers and Net Worth

Using number sentences to represent net worth students explore addition of integers into assets, liabilities & net worth.

Key Concepts: Credit, Earned Income, Net Worth

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Interest and Percent Growth

In this math lesson, students will examine and calculate interest on loans and investments.

Key Concepts: Credit, Interest, Saving

90 mins

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Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Your Personal Finance for Teachers: Protecting Your Assets & Using Debt Strategically

In this personal finance webinar, Integrate management of your debt-to-income ratio into lasting "healthy and wealthy" plans.

Key Concepts: Credit, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Financial Investments

60 mins

Nov 10 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: A.P. Fundamentals: Scarcity

In this economics webinar, look at early lessons that teach scarcity as well as how the concept appears in the...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Taxes

60 mins

May 06 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

2021 National Personal Finance Challenge Preparation: Live Coach Q&A, Session 2

In this personal finance webinar, the second of two live Q&A sessions, learn how to better coach your team for...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Mar 23 7:30-8:30pm ET

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CNBC

Here's how Amazon wins the tax war with Trump

However, the expansion of sales taxes to remote sellers will benefit Amazon. Amazon has already capitalized on the sales tax advantage it had during its start-up phase. Amazon's low-cost sales tax collection system, coupled with Amazon's extensive and ...

Grades 9-12

Who Gets Bailed Out and Why?

In this economics lesson, students will complete a simulation to learn why certain industries get bailed out.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Intuit TurboTax Simulation for High School Students

In this personal finance webinar, you will learn to utilize the new Intuit TurboTax tax simulations using EVERFI: Financial Literacy.

Key Concepts: Income Tax

60 mins

Jan 19 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Workplace Safety for Teens

In this economics activity, students will examine workforce safety issues for teens.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Roles of Government

20 mins

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Grades 9-12

Taxes Scavenger Hunt

In this economics activity, students will investigate frequently asked questions about income tax.

Key Concepts: Income, Taxes

30 mins

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NPR

China Hits Back On Trade Dispute, Slapping Tariffs On 128 US Products

China announced late Sunday that it would retaliate for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing its own import charges on a list of 128 U.S. goods, including agricultural products ranging from fruit to frozen pork. The new ...