AP Economics

JA Economics JA Economics is a one-semester course that connects high school students to the economic principles that influence their...

This video describes what is meant by the term 'Free-Market Capitalism.' LINK

In this lesson students interview a person who has lived during an important economic event. As there are few individuals now alive who...

In this video, ex-workers recount memories of working at the Ka'u sugar plantation on Hawaii Island. Contract laborers from Japan,...

An exercise on understanding Demand and the Interpretation of a Demand Curve for grades 7-12.

This Youtube video provides practical examples for how Supply and Demand determine market prices, and how shifts in Supply and Demand...

A lesson plan on the welfare effects of price controls. Designed for middle school students, but can be adapted for high school students.

A lesson plan providing practice in constructing and interpreting demand graphs, supply graphs, and market equilibrium. Directed at...

A lesson plan examining the difference between demand shifts and movements along the demand curve. The lesson uses the mnemonic 'There is...

A video about the wonder of market coordination through prices. For grades 9-12. LINK

This video explains what economists really mean by 'supply' and 'demand' - not a 'thing' but in fact a relationship - that is customarily...

A lesson plan on externalities for middle school students and up. Also useful for Civics classes to understand the potential economic...