In this lesson, students learn the definition of entrepreneurship and are introduced to the characteristics of entrepreneurs. Students are asked to apply these characteristics to themselves and people in their own communities by completing a story pyramid and then writing a short story that demonstrates how entrepreneurial activity can contribute to higher standards of living.

These questions discuss the economic concepts discussed in One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference.

In this lesson, students learn about the economic concepts of consumer and producer. They give examples of consumers and producers from the book An Orange in January. They become producers by helping make orange juice popsicles and consumers when they eat the popsicles. They are asked to correctly order three pictures based on the story.

Page One Economics is an informative accessible essay on timely economic issues. The Student Edition provides the essay and student questions.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article provides economic strategies for protecting the environment.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions related to the relationship between education, income, and wealth.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article explains how stocks and bonds can help companies grow, entrpeneurs start busineeses, and governments fund public projects.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions related to insurance and risk management.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions related to the basics of international trade and its importance to the economy.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article explains what the unemployment rate does - and does not - measure and whether it is a reliable indicator of the health of the labor market.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article discusses the effects of inflation on prices.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article discusses the three main functions of money and the damaging effects of too much inflation on these functions.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article discusses the pivotal role price plays in a market economy.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article describes the "life cycle" model of consumption and saving.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article explains the efficient market hypothesis and how it might influence personal investment decisions.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article weighs the costs and benefits of immigration and discusses the concept of immigrant workers as substitutes for and complements to native-born workers.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article discusses the benefits of global trade.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions related to productivity.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article discusses the role that economic institutions play in fostering long-term economic growth.

In this activity, students read an article and answer a series of questions. The article explains the disconnect between what you might experience as a consumer and what the data show.