ECON-1

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/economics/

ANNOTATION: This site is available on ED 1 stop at the Contra Costa County Office of education. Short flash videos on economic concepts with quizzes and extension activities are available.

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ECON-2

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/econ_cnc11/get_chapter_group.htm?cin=1&ci=1&rg=animations&at=animated_economics&npos=1&spos=1&var=animated_economics

ANNOTATION: This site contains animation on economic concepts, such as supply and demand and elasticity. It is a publisher provided web site that can be accessed. In addition to the animations, case studies, quizzes and extension activities can also be utilized on this site.

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ECON-3

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/econ_cnc/resources/htmls/interactive_review/preloader_ec_01.html

ANNOTATION: This site is provides an interactive review on economic concepts, such as scarcity. It is a publisher provided web site that can be accessed. In addition to the review, case studies, quizzes and animations can also be utilized on this site.

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ECON-4

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/econ_cnc/resources/htmls/interactive_review/preloader_ec_01.html

ANNOTATION: This site is a virtual glossary of economic terms sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Terms can be searched or scrolled alphabetically. “Dr. Econ” allows the user to type questions that are answered by an economist.

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ECON-5

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife

ANNOTATION: This site provides virtual simulations of everyday fiscal activities. Some of these simulations include using an ATM machine, making a deposit and filling out a time sheet. The life skills presented on this site are an excellent resource for struggling learners.

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ECON-6

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.italladdsup.org/

ANNOTATION: This site is has games and simulations geared to teach money management, budgeting, the credit industry, saving and investing. Shockwave must be downloaded for the application to work.

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ECON-7

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://divisionoflabour.com/music/

ANNOTATION: This site uses song lyrics to teach economics concepts. In order to listen to the songs, the user must sign in to You tube.

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ECON-8

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.moviesforecon.com/table.htm

ANNOTATION: This site recommends movies that can be used to teach economics concepts. In addition to the concept taught, the specific part of the movie to be used is listed. This site also contains movie trailers of those recommended.

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ECON-9

Economics Standard 1: Students understand common economic terms and concepts and economic reasoning.

WEBSITE: http://www.omsi.edu/exhibits/moneyville/activities/getreal/getreal.htm

ANNOTATION: This site, Get Real, personalizes economics. This simulation provides the user with a real world application. The user creates a character that simulates a consumer making the fiscal decisions that are necessary when holding a job and renting an apartment.

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ECON-10

Economics Standard 2: Students analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://www.smartstocks.com/

ANNOTATION: This site is stock market simulation game using real time stock quotes. It is a free service, but registration is required. Teachers may register a class and the progress of the students are tracked.

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ECON-11

Economics Standard 2: Students analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://fffl.ncee.net/activities/9-12/9-12.htm

ANNOTATION: This site is an investing simulation game that stresses investment vocabulary and investing strategies.

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ECON-12

Economics Standard 2: Students analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://www.nationalsms.com/

ANNOTATION: This site is a stock market simulation. It is a tool that teachers can use to help instruct their students in the world of economics, finance, current events, math, social studies, and technology. THIS IS NOT A FREE SITE. The cost for this site is $12.00 per team of students.

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ECON-13

Economics Standard 2: Students analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://www.moaf.org/index

ANNOTATION: This virtual tour of the Museum of American Finance (MAF) informs the user about the acquisition, preservation and display of financial objects and information. It demonstrates the breadth, importance and richness of American financial history and provides a deeper understanding of financial markets and the nation’s economy.

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ECON-14

Economics Standard 2: Students analyze the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

ANNOTATION: This site has a global currency converter. It allows the user to perform currency and foreign exchange calculations. This site also allows the user to transfer currency, so use it with teacher supervision.

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ECON-15

Economics Standard 3: Students analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/index.html

ANNOTATION: This site explores a variety of data that measure economic activity. Using a simulation, the user can make financial decisions as the federal chairman in charge of monetary policy. The data includes the fiscal implications of video consumers, businesses, government, exporters, importers, labor markets, and financial markets. The site also includes a media center demonstrating the Fed’s influence on the U.S. economic policy.

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ECON-16

Economics Standard 3: Students analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.nathannewman.org/nbs/

ANNOTATION: The web based simulation asks the user to adjust spending and tax expenditures in the 2006 budget proposed by the White House. This budget can be achieved as either a balanced budget or as a target deficit. All aspects of the federal budget are addressed.

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ECON-17

Economics Standard 3: Students analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

ANNOTATION: This site contains a real time National Debt clock. The total National debt, each citizen’s share of the debt and a call to action are featured.

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ECON-18

Economics Standard 4: Students analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://www.ilo.org/global/statistics-and-databases/lang--en/index.htm

ANNOTATION: This site provides statistics and databases on labor statistics for 200 countries. It also states key indicators of the labor market, ranging from employment and variables relating to employment (status, sector, hours, etc.) to education, wages and compensation costs, labor productivity and working poverty.

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ECON-19

Economics Standard 4: Students analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting.

WEBSITE: http://bls.gov/

ANNOTATION: This site provides statistics and databases from the United States Department of Labor. It also presents current events on this topic, publications and every aspect of labor related information from a domestic and international perspective.

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ECON-20

Economics Standard 5: Students analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.

WEBSITE: http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/categories/24

ANNOTATION: This site is a database of Federal Reserve economic data. The user is able to disaggregate data in Microsoft Excel and text formats and view charts of data series from the Federal Reserve. This data can be viewed in charts and graphs or exported for a research report.

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ECON-21

Economics Standard 5: Students analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.bea.gov/

ANNOTATION: This site offers the economic analysis created by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It can be used to get an instant snapshot of our economy or an in depth analysis of every aspect of it from the trade deficit to the Gross Domestic product.

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ECON-22

Economics Standard 5: Students analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.

WEBSITE: http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/02/11/pm-obama-unveils-housing-finance-plan/

ANNOTATION: This site has podcasts and radio broadcasts on current economic issues.Financial management and current government responses to the economic crises in the U.S. is addressed.

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ECON-23

Economics Standard 5: Students analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.polljunkie.com/

ANNOTATION: This site allows the user to easily create surveys or polls. This site would be useful for students learning to take random samplings on a topic or gathering data.

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ECON-24

Economics Standard 5: Students analyze the aggregate economic behavior of the U.S. economy.

WEBSITE: http://www.snappoll.com/index_user.php

ANNOTATION: This site allows the user to create a short opinion poll. WEBPAGE:

ECON-25

Economics Standard 6: Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States’s borders.

WEBSITE: http://www.economist.com/

ANNOTATION: This site is the virtual publication of “The Economist”, a British publication that effectively analyzes global news and trends. Their financial commentary is superlative.

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ECON-26

Economics Standard 6: Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States’ border.

WEBSITE: http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html

ANNOTATION: This site is the communication vehicle for the international organization of economic cooperation and development. It is venue for an international discussion on economic policies, current events and all aspects of the global economy.This site is an excellent resource for gaining a perspective of all the global partners that influence the economic decision of the United States.

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ECON-27

Economics Standard 6: Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States’ border.

WEBSITE: http://www.lavamind.com/download.html

ANNOTATION: This site requires a download to use the video game. Gazillionaire is a game about trading. Instead of money or stocks, the user trades Moon Ferns or Lava Lamps across the Galaxy of Gogg.

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ECON-28

Economics Standard 6: Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States’ border.

WEBSITE: http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=918&type=student

ANNOTATION: This site is sponsored by the Council for Economic Education. It has several hundred lesson plans for teachers and activities for students. This particular lesson is a web quest on the global stock market.

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