10 FRED Graph Activities in 10 Minutes
In this activity, students will learn about data through 10 short graphing activities.
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16-30 min
Imports and GDP
Imports and GDP
OVERVIEW
In this active learning lesson, students learn about gross domestic product (GDP) and its components using the expenditures equation [GDP = C + I + G + (X – M)]. The lesson clarifies the effect that imports have on GDP.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Definition of GDP
This video assignment provides a straightforward definition of GDP, what it measures, and how it is calculated.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
GDP: Measurement and Growth
This interactive assignment teaches how GDP is measured and the importance of these measurements.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
What Are the Ingredients for Growth?
This reading assignment discusses the role that economic institutions play in fostering long-term economic growth.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Fiscal Policy
This audio assignment covers how the government uses fiscal policy to influence the economy.
CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Making Personal Finance Decisions Curriculum
The Making Personal Finance Decisions curriculum teaches valuable personal finance lessons grounded in economic theory.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Teaching Economics with Active Learning
Ten active learning lessons for your economics classroom to make your teaching stick!
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
PACED Decision Making and Pretzels
Students learn about and apply the five-step PACED decision-making process through a taste test.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
How Many Beverages will Consumers Buy? Lesson on Demand
In this activity, students learn about the law of demand by looking at their favorite beverage.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Using a Minimum Wage Debate in an Economics Class
This activity uses a classroom debate about the minimum wage to teach prices floors.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Teaching Market Structures with Gum
This lesson highlights how different market structures compete through a role playing game.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game?
This simple trading activity demonstrates a key economic idea: Voluntary trade can benefit buyers and sellers.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
How do we Measure Unemployment?
This activity is designed to show students how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
How Fed Policy Transmits to the Economy
In this activity, students participate in a demonstration showing how changes in monetary policy ripple through the economy.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Career Choices
This activity highlights the connection between education, training, and experience in determining income.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Three C's of Credit (Lesson 9A)
Students play the role of credit providers and assess the credit worthiness of a fictitious individual.
