Discusses ideas and trends in computer software and hardware. For example, how a social studies teacher successfully marketed his own tutorial software programs is examined; economics software programs developed by university teams are described; and the computer "give-away" to induce educators to use the computer is discussed. (CS)

Illustrates how social history topics can be integrated into economics, sociology, political science, legal education, and multicultural education courses. Social history can help link social science and topics on contemporary problems to historical study, and vice versa. (RM)

This secondary level learning exercise contains two role-playing activities and a textbook analysis test which probe contemporary images and historical realities about the politics and economics of school support. Students are involved in data collection and analysis, group communication, inference making, and value clarification. (KC)

Explains that economics is the science of choice based on the limited resources of the world, and that teaching about how the world's people make those choices creates better global understanding. Advocates teaching economics with an international perspective because most national economies are no longer self-contained but internationally…

Suggests ways census data in the "Statistical Abstract of the United States" may be used to develop thinking skills in economics. Presents a lesson in which students collect data on different types of work done by a small group of workers. Emphasizes the process of classifying workers in order to provide experience with this reasoning…

This article discusses two twentieth-century stock market crashes: the crash of 1929 and the crash of 1987. When this material is presented to students, they see important parallels between the two historical events. But despite remarkable similarities in the severity and many other aspects of the two crashes, the crash of 1929 was followed by the…

An analysis of 12 secondary economics textbooks revealed that the economic issues of poverty, unemployment, and labor as they relate to Blacks and Hispanics are often ignored. Economics texts would be greatly improved if critical work led to the inclusion of even such rudimentary information as race-specific employment data. (RM)

The central finding of a review of 63 high school history, geography, civics, and economics textbooks is that the textbooks are not accurately describing the world economy. For example, few of the texts refer to economic gains being made by many countries or mention the existence of middle income countries. (RM)

Describes an outreach program called, Economists in the Schools, in which students at Trinity University San Antonio (Texas) teach in the local elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Discusses the three models used in the schools, the results of measuring the program's success, and obstacles during the program. (CMK)

Presents an annotated list of materials from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database for high school teachers concerned with teaching economic concepts. Materials include lesson plans using writing exercises; simulations in stock market operations; class activities on economics and the U.S. Constitution; and instructional…

Advocates an inquiry perspective in high school economics rather than concentrating on economic theory. Describes the assumptions for such an approach and discusses ways to apply them to problematic cases. Benefits of this approach would stimulate interest in economics and increase students' ability to analyze problematic situations. (GG)

Describes the types of materials necessary for building a strong economics education program at the high school level including materials for updating teachers' economic knowledge, publications for curriculum development, and instructional packages. Discusses how to integrate and evaluate economic instruction into social studies curriculum. (GG)

Discusses the role of women in the day-to-day progress of health care, the institution of better education, and the improvement of the means of livelihood in developing nations. Points out that because women hold key positions in these developing communities, programs designed to help women benefit others as well. (KO)

The National Council on Economic Education's (NCEE) EconEdLink site provides lessons and classroom learning activities based on economics topics in the news, as well as access to real-time economic data. EconEdLink's content is designed to help integrate economic concepts across the curriculum as outlined in the Voluntary National Content…

Computer software that will help intermediate and secondary social studies students learn to make rational decisions about personal and societal concerns are described. The courseware places students in the roles of business managers who make decisions about operating their firms. (RM)