Econ Illinois:
Student Resources
The Campaign For Economic Literacy: Literacy Test
Assessment: What Economic Concepts Do Students Need to Learn?
Web Links
- Escape from
Knab
An educational Internet simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision-making experiences in the fun and entertaining setting of the fictitious planet, Knab, where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions. - FederalReserveEducation.org
This site includes fun activities for students and educational information about the Federal Reseve system; games and simulations (i.e. "FedVille"), Fun Facts and information on student competitions. Also, information on public tours, links to economic indicators, and much, much more! Start by clicking "Public Resources." - Foundation for Teaching
Economics
A non-profit organization providing leadership in economic education. Summer Economics For Leaders programs around the U.S., for high school students, help develop leadership skills and a better understanding of our economic world. Start by clicking "Student Programs." - Globalization 101.org
An educational web site of The Levin Institute, Globalization101.org is dedicated to providing students with information and interdisciplinary learning opportunities on this complex phenomenon. Users can gather information through issue briefs, news analyses and webcast interviews connecting directly with scholars. - Investor Protection Trust
Dedicated to Non-Commercial Investor Education. Includes a section on learning about investing, and a section on protecting against investment fraud. - It All Adds Up
Personal finance for teens (sponsored by the Council on Economic Education and Fed Ex) - The Mint.org
An integrated web site designed for middle school and high school students, their teachers and parents. - Money$mart Week
Money Smart Week (MSW) is a series of free classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Teachers, parents/guardians and students all will learn how to be money smart in these tough economic times. Money Smart Kid! Essays are due in March! - MV=PQ: A Resource of the Powell Center for Economic Literacy
This is a blog of economic topics at all levels. The author ties economics to current sources, highlights new resources, and offers ideas for discussion and activity. See the student blog, linked from the MV=PQ main page in the left column: - Aplia Econ Blog: News for Econ Students
This economic news blog is a place to explore current events that relate to your econ classes. - MyMoney.gov
The U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission provides financial education resources for all Americans. This web site includes links to 20 federal agencies, as well as information on topics such as Budgeting & Taxes, Credit, Paying for Education and Saving & Investing. Site available in Spanish. Students will find interesting games and activities by clicking on the "KIDS" link.
- The Planet Orange
Discover Planet Orange, and open your eyes to the world of money! Brave the desert, climb mountains, and dodge alligators while you explore everything there is to know about earning, spending, saving, and investing. (Sponsored by ING) - Thinkfinity
This web site provided by the Verizon Foundation is a free, comprehensive digital learning platform built upon the merger of two acclaimed programs, Verizon MarcoPolo and the Thinkfinity Literacy Network. In addition to a wealth of teacher resources, Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students, parents and after-school programs. - Understanding
Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has developed an interactive, instructional tax program to provide high school, community colleges and the general public with a technology-based instructional tool. - Wise Pockets
A great place for kids, parents and teachers to learn about managing money. Produced by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at the University of Missouri St Louis.
This page updated 7/23/10