This study compares the effects of two teacher training programs designed to emphasize one of two forms of behavior modification in teaching economics to fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade pupils. (DMT)

Ways are suggested in which visually appealing information, such as art and artifacts, newsprint, and everyday products, can stimulate interest in, and study of, economics as a vital social science. (CJ)

The guide contains class activities for consumer education at the elementary grade level. The interdisciplinary activities are appropriate for whole class, small group, or individual research in consumerism. Teachers can adjust the activities to any elementary grade level by varying the approach. The guide's major objective is to help children…

The potential disadvantages of a mathematical approach to the teaching elementary economics are examined. (DE)

Project PROBE in cooperation with the State University College at Oneonta implemented a broad program to upgrade the economic literacy and teaching skills of classroom teachers throughout the project region. These activities included offering courses for college credit to both elementary and secondary teachers in which new ideas and concepts in…

Describes an experienced-based economics program for grades 3-6 composed of two interactive components to learn real-world economics in a meaningful and memorable way. Situations are discussed and positive effects are assessed. (TRS)

Instead of developing a separate unit approach, economics can be integrated into the existing curriculum. Eight steps are listed to assist teachers in this process. The Joint Council on Economic Education has produced publications and TV video series, and there are workshops and centers for economic education available to teachers. (CS)

Is concerned with the place of home economics in the elementary school curriculum. (SB)

Discusses problems of teaching economics education in elementary schools. (HS)

This document provides teaching guidelines and student material for a unit intended for use in sixth grade consumer, home economics, or language arts programs. Time allotment is six hours of classroom time spread over a two to three week period. The objectives of this capsule are to help students understand the purpose of advertising, locate the…

Describes a "hands-on" economic/business education project called the Stock Project in which fifth- and sixth-grade students at Amidon Elementary School in Washington D.C. become familiar with the stock market and investments--the Dow Jones Industrial Averages, capital gains and losses, and stock market fluctuation. (Author/BB)

This teacher resource manual and student activities economics education unit provides students with the opportunity to use economic content and related skills as they learn about the U.S. economic system and its relationship to the world economy. The lessons link to economic content and other subject areas traditionally taught in grades 5, 6, and…

Description of an elaborate economic system in an experimental elementary school program that also includes student-run legislative and judicial systems. In effect a miniature simulated society, the project is called the Society School. (Author)

Division of labor takes on real meaning when children pitch in and help. (Editor)