Econ Illinois:
Student Resources
The Campaign For Economic Literacy: Literacy Test
Assessment: What Economic Concepts Do Students Need to Learn?
Web Links
- Thinkfinity (Posted here 7/23/09)
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. - Path To
Investing
Learn how to research and manage investments; manage an online stock portfolio using the Investor Challenge portfolio simulation. Includes a dictionary, quizzes, interactive features and more. This site is good for youth middle school age and up, and adults. It also makes a good site for parent/child interaction and collaborative learning. - 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: - Aplia Econ Blog: News for Econ Students
This economic news blog is a place to explore current events that relate to your econ classes. - Investor Protection Trust
Dedicated to Non-Commercial Investor Education. Includes a section on learning about investing, and a section on protecting against investment fraud. - 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.
- 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) - It All Adds Up
Personal finance for teens (sponsored by the National 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. - 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. - Federal
Reserve Bank "Fed 101"
Interactive web site featuring an overview of the history and organization of the Federal Reserve, the monetary policy and regulatory functions, and the services provided to depository institutions. Site also includes interactive simulations with ways to test knowledge, such as quizzes and a virtual bank examination. - Project
Money$mart
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! - 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. - Foundation for Teaching
Economics
A non-profit organization providing leadership in economic education to young people and educators selected for their leadership potential. - 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.
This page updated 1/26/09