This lesson addresses the distribution of income. Some believe that income distribution is becoming more unequal. This lesson explores that question. The site includes links to articles and questions.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected many Minnesotans' ability to access healthy foods because of lost jobs and income, students unable to receive school meals, and myriad other reasons. Local farmers and food banks teamed up to ensure that hungry families could still eat well, while also providing income for farmers whose markets were challenged by the pandemic. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:08]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced restaurants to close, farmers lost markets, and families struggled to know where their next meals would come from. Almost overnight, the Minnesota Central Kitchen was founded to provide jobs, income for farmers and food service workers, and fresh, hot meals for hungry Minnesotans. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [2:49]
This resource provides both long term and current national employment information and statistics.
Capital markets connect businesses seeking funds with individuals to earn income by investing in stocks and bonds. Capital markets include the stock market and the bond market. In this module, students will learn how capital markets help keep the economy moving and provide opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors to achieve their goals. This content from Econ Lowdown also features alignment to national Financial Literacy and/or Economics standards.
Cards, Cars and Currency is a curriculum unit that challenges students to become involved in three specific areas of personal finance: credit cards, debit cards and purchasing a car.
The unit is divided into five lesson plans. The activities in each lesson plan are designed to address problem-solving, critical-thinking and higher levels of learning, using real-world scenarios. With a focus on responsibility for personal financial decisions, students will be able to identify the bottom line of financial decision making: income kept or lost.
All of the lessons are correlated with the national Personal Finance Standards and the National Standards in Economics. (See the Lesson Correlation section for more information.) This content from Econ Lowdown also features alignment to national Financial Literacy and/or Economics standards.
How does the government raise money to fund government agencies like the EPA? Through taxes. This lesson looks at the different taxes that are paid by US citizens and how the money is used for things such as cleaning up the environment.
Learn to make good financial decisions by researching and comparing costs and spending in a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 7-9 hours
An incredible site! This is an interactive textbook that clearly and concisely covers any topic you can think of under both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Select "Table of Contents" to begin.
Students learn about the Great Depression through the eyes of a ten-year-old African-American boy, analyzing themes of compassion, maturity and the idea of home, through the novel Bud Not Buddy.
One of the most common replies given by parents when their children ask for money is "Do I look like I'm made of Money?" This lesson is designed to educate students about the need for money as a generally accepted medium of exchange. The students will also learn how money is earned. Finally, the students will identify useful endeavors they can be a part of.
Video [3:04] describing the concept of human capital as a combination of a person's education, knowledge, experience, health, habits, training and talent.
Why are some countries very wealthy and others so poor? In this lesson you will learn about the factors that contribute to a nation's standard of living.
What can be done to get people back to work? Students get the answer to this and other questions — including why education might be the best way to avoid unemployment in the future — in this short online module. This content from Econ Lowdown also features alignment to national Financial Literacy and/or Economics standards.
Project expenses, profits, and losses for your first year in business using a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Use Google Sheets to create a budget for a celebration and perform calculations. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
History holds many economic lessons. The Great Depression, in particular, is an event that provides the opportunity to teach and learn a great deal about economics-whether you're studying the economic reasons that the Depression took place, the factors that helped it come to an end or the impact on Americans who lived through it. This curriculum is designed to provide teachers with economic lessons that they can share with their students to help them understand this significant experience in U.S. history.
Sal Khan explains the value of living according to your means. [0:41]
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book’s conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today’s students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface.
