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EconSources
http://www.EconSources.com
Professor Gary Clayton developed EconSources as “a portal
to the best economic information on the web,” and in the
process he succeeded in creating a site that embodies all the
“old-time” internet virtues. EconSources is informative, easy
to navigate, and non-commercial. (Clayton maintains the
site out of his own pocket and has steadfastly resisted the
temptation to accept advertising.) EconSources may not
be the glitziest site on the web, but it’s among of the most
useful. Its homepage directs you to 13 main categories: economic
indicators, global economic data, federal agencies,
and much more. The links under each category then take
you to a specific piece of information or resource. It’s a very
useful site. Don’t miss it!
National Council on Economic Education
http://www.ncee.net
The National Council on Economic Education is a nonprofit
partnership of leaders in education, business, and labor that
has been working since 1949 to foster economic education.
Its teacher training affiliate, EconomicsAmerica, provides
training and support to more than 120,000 teachers a year
through a nationwide network of university-based education
centers and state councils. And its web site is an essential
resource for anyone interested in economic education.
Be sure to check out:
EconEdLink is an online archive of economics and personal
finance lessons, geared to grades K-12.
EcEdWeb: Resources for Teachers K-12
http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu
EcEdWeb’s stated mission is to be “your portal to economic
education resources in all forms and at all levels,” and the
site delivers on its promise.
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Regardless of what grade level you teach – in fact, even
if you’re not a teacher – be sure to click on the “College
Teach” tab. You’ll find everything from online texts to
rationales for studying economics.
AmosWEB
http://www.amosweb.com
If AmosWEB is any indication, Orley M. Amos, isn’t one to
take himself too seriously. The Oklahoma State University
economics professor has created a site that’s effective, engaging,
and … fun.
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A PEDestrian’s Guide to the Economy promises “hours
of reading pleasure” while providing “answers to many
of the most asked, a few of the least asked, and some of
the never asked questions about the economy.”
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GLOSS*arama is a searchable database of 2000 economic
terms and concepts.
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QUIZ*tastic gives users an opportunity to test their
knowledge in 36 topic areas.
Junior Achievement
http://www.ja.org
Junior Achievement began in 1919 as a collection
of small after-school business clubs in Springfield,
Massachusetts. Today more than 150,000 JA volunteers
work with approximately
4 million students nationwide “to ensure that every
child in America has a fundamental understanding
of the free enterprise system.”Junior Achievement’s
web site carries a summary of all the JA programs
for students
in grades K-12.
Foundation for Teaching Economics
http://www.fte.org
When the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE)
began working with teachers and students in 1975,
the Internet
was little more than a vision. Today, it’s an indispensable
tool in helping FTE “to promote excellence in economic
education.”The FTE Web site features online lesson
plans, simulations,and a section on using the Internet
to teach economics. There is also information on FTE’s
free summer programs for teachers and high school
students. Two of the most popular programs are:
- Economics for Leaders — One-week residential
programs where teachers learn how to use interactive
approaches
to teach economics and students are introduced
to economics and leadership, and;
- Economic Forces in American History — Six-day
residential,cross-curricular programs that show
teachers how to integrate economics
into American history courses.
Buck Institute for Education Problem Based Economics
http://www.bie.org
Eight problem-based units designed for high school students
provide a “highly participatory way to teach abstract economics
principles.” Online resources complement the units.
CEOExpress®
http://www.ceoexpress.com
This site bills itself as “The Executive’s Internet,” but it’s not
just for people who ride the 8:15 into the city. There are dozens
of links under the headings of Daily News & Info, Office
Tools & Travel, Business Research, and Breaktime (a.k.a.
“non-business research”).
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/
sub_maceco.html?macro
From the people who bring you the SAT, here’s a 52-page
PDF that describes the Advanced Program in micro and macroeconomics.
It also includes sample exam questions.
DismalScientist
http://www.economy.com/dismal
Links to the latest economic news and indicators.
Be sure to check out:
The “Data & Tools” tab
Freakonomics/The New York Times
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com Greg Mankiw’s Blog:
Random Observations for Students of Economics
http://www.gregmankiw.blogspot.com
MV=PQ/The Powell Center for Economic Literacy
http://www.valuingeconomics.blogspot.com
Real Time Economics/The Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics
You won’t go wrong with any of these blogs. They are all
topnotch: clear, concise, and well-written.
Be sure to check out:
MV=PQ blogger Tim Schilling often highlights
resources that teachers can easily adapt for classroom
use. And, no, we’re not a bit biased by the fact that Tim
is a former colleague and a great guy.
EconSources
http://www.EconSources.com
Professor Gary Clayton developed EconSources as “a portal
to the best economic information on the web,” and in the
process he succeeded in creating a site that embodies all the
“old-time” internet virtues. EconSources is informative, easy
to navigate, and non-commercial. (Clayton maintains the
site out of his own pocket and has steadfastly resisted the
temptation to accept advertising.) EconSources may not
be the glitziest site on the web, but it’s among of the most
useful. Its homepage directs you to 13 main categories: economic
indicators, global economic data, federal agencies,
and much more. The links under each category then take
you to a specific piece of information or resource. It’s a very
useful site. Don’t miss it!
howstuffworks
http://money.howstuffworks.com/moneyeconomics-basics-channel.htm
http://money.howstuffworks.com/grocery-storeprices-for-14-items-in-1957.htm
By now, most internet users are familiar with the how-stuff
works format: clear answers to things you’ve often wondered
about. In this case, it’s economics.
Be sure to check out:
“Grocery Store Prices for 14 Items in 1957” would be
more enlightening if the prices were adjusted for inflation,
but it’s still fun.
National Bureau of Economic Research
http://www.nber.org
The National Bureau of Economic Research? Don’t they
have the official say on when the U.S. economy is in recession?
Yes, but that’s certainly not their sole function, and
their web site is loaded with content for those with a
serious interest in economics.
Be sure to check out:
The archive of NBER Working Papers covers a broad
range of topics. Many of the papers are available in an
electronic format.
Reffonomics/Economics University
http://www.reffonomics.com
A useful resource that features an online microeconomics
textbook, another on macroeconomics, and lesson plans.
Resources for Economics
http://www.rfe.org
Sponsored by the American Economic Association, this site
delivers exactly what its title promises . . . but you don’t have
to be an economist to find value in it.
Be sure to check out:
Links to “Teaching Resources,” “Blogs,” and “Neat Stuff.
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