Economics
Here are online economics resources the Newpapers in Education department has discovered. They are listed below – however, some sites may cover more than one area. If you know a site we don’t, feel free to contact us!
The Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game program offers a vast library of learning materials correlated to national voluntary and state educational standards in Math, Business Education, Economics, English/Language Arts, Technology, Social Studies and Family and Consumer Sciences. This resource has inspired many teachers to incorporate the program into classes in creative ways — at all levels, from fourth grade to college, all across the curriculum. Students use real internet research and news updates, making the simulation an even better mirror of the real marketplace.
The Mint
The Mint is packed with fun activities, games, challenges, quizzes and tests for students and teens, tips for parents, and entertaining programs and lesson plans for teachers.
Bureau of Engraving and Imprinting
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s public education program for the redesigned currency includes classroom education materials that meet or exceed national education standards and are available—free of charge—to parents, teachers, and students. Web site also features games, including a treasury trivia hunt.
U.S. Treasury for Kids
Web site includes links to various federal entities, including The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
The United States Mint
Site features games, news and history of this government agency. Also includes a page on Europe’s move to the Euro.
