Teaching The News

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

Lesson

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

Lesson

Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security: Inquiry Based for Understanding Fiscal Responsibility

Presenter: Amanda Stiglbauer

In this personal finance webinar, use the latest EdTech tools to teach about the creation of Social Security.

Key Concepts: Interest, Markets and Prices, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Nov 09 4:00-5:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

Where'd All the Money Go? The Great Depression Mystery

Presenter: Cindy Fitzthum

In this economics webinar, identify conditions in the economy to learn about the Great Depression.

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

60 mins

Nov 30 3:00-4:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium: Using COVID19 and Current Events to Engage Students

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

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

Oct 29 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

Lesson

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

Lesson

Grades 9-12

Where'd All the Money Go? The Great Depression Mystery

Presenter: Cindy Fitzthum

In this economics webinar, identify conditions in the economy to learn about the Great Depression.

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

60 mins

Nov 30 3:00-4:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Economics of College Sports: How the NCAA Became a Powerhouse

Presenter: John Kruggel

In this economics webinar, learn where commercial interests, education and sports-entertainment collide.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Competition, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

Oct 20 7:00-8:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

A Virtual Tour of the Labor Market: Preparing Students for Entry

Presenter: Tawni Hunt-Ferrarini

In this personal finance webinar, from classrooms or electronic devices, take students on a tour of possibilities based on interests.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

Sep 01 7:00-8:00pm 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

Wells Fargo Presents Personal Finance for Educators, Pt. 2: Asset Building for Wealth

Presenter: Doug Young

In this economics webinar, focus on building assets, preparing for unexpected expenses and saving for long term goals.

Key Concepts: Credit, Human Capital, Saving and Investing

60 mins

Oct 28 5:00-6:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

Mint By Intuit, Pt. 1

Presenter: Ruben Rivera

In this personal finance webinar, Jared Davidove from Intuit will guide teachers through engaging students using FinTech.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit

60 mins

Sep 23 5:00-6:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

FiCycle Presents: Compound Interest and Your Financial Life Cycle

In this economics webinar, help students understand compound interest so they know when to borrow and when to invest in...

Key Concepts: Credit, Decision Making, Financial Investments

60 mins

Jun 18 7:00-8:00pm 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

National Budget Simulation

In this economics lesson, students will revise a federal budget to understand its contents.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Roles of Government

60 mins

Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Making Presidential Elections Fun

Presenter: Andrew Menfi

In this economics webinar, learn how to use current events to look at the history of U.S. election cycles.

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

60 mins

Oct 13 7:00-8:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

TurboTax In Virtual Classrooms by Intuit, Pt. 1

Presenter: Ruben Rivera

In this personal finance webinar, learn how to use Intuit software to better engage students about money management.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Taxes

60 mins

Nov 04 5:00-6:00pm ET

Webinar

Grades 9-12

The Value of Human Life: What Does Economics Have to Do With It?

Presenter: Kathleen Brennan

In this economics webinar, discuss how policymakers and private interests make decisions involving outcomes that can mean life or death

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Public-Choice Analysis, Role of Government

60 mins

Dec 01 7:00-8:00pm ET

Webinar