Economics
Lessons
Explore how we cover essential economics concepts and make them relatable to K12 students.
See how we align to State Standards
See how we align to State Standards
Each lesson takes about 5-10 minutes and ends with a short self-grading quiz.
Students receive credit upon completion—no quiz required.
Students use financial calculators to solve real-world problems presented in a quiz.
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Students learn about how their money is impacted by changes in the economy.
Find out how the “boss of the banks” impacts prices and your wallet.
5 min
See how a wave of panic created America’s worst financial disaster.
2 min
See how different rules for money and jobs shape entire countries.
23 min
Learn how to read the vital signs—like jobs and prices—for yourself.
20 min
Imagine the entire country is one team. GDP is your final grade.
18 min
Discover how the one “sweet spot” price links buyers to sellers.
26 min
Discover how your choices shape business competition & innovation.
10 min
Unpack the different ways to set up a business and manage your risks.
29 min
Discover the main power-ups for an economy that fuel growth.
18 min
How do economic rewards and penalties guide every choice you make.
30 min
Every choice has a cost. So, how should we use our limited resources?
25 min
Find out how entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy.
30 min
The hidden costs and free bonuses that impact everyone (not just you).
16 min
Understand where we are in the cycle and what might be coming next.
16 min
So you can make better decisions about your financial options.
6 min
Learn what makes your work more valuable to an employer.
18 min
See how businesses and governments decide when “enough is enough.”
25 min
How to measure all the opportunities you don’t choose.
7 min
Explore how governments try to protect you with artificial prices.
5 min
Enjoy now or save for a better tomorrow? Scarcity forces us to choose.
15 min
How does focusing on one skill lead to greater economic success for all?
4 min
What does each type of joblessness reveal about the economy’s health?
6 min
How sellers decide how much of a product to bring to the table.
20 min
How our collective desire for a product shapes its success.
20 min
Why did we switch from the Gold Standard to our current financial system?
21 min
How the Industrial Revolution changed the ‘work from home’ model.
5 min
Make your $$ work for you, instead of you having to work for your $$.
33 min
Learn how taxing and spending programs influence the economy.
15 min
Like a game developer, stepping in to fix bugs and unfair exploits.
7 min
How does it affect your daily life and how do you stay ahead?
17 min
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of a connected world market.
25 min
Learn how the Federal Reserve manages growth and inflation.
25 min
Learn about the rights to land, capital, and creative ideas.
22 min
Learn how to assess, manage and reduce your financial risks.
6 min
Learn why it pays to focus on what you can produce best.
20 min
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