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Teaching the Great Recession
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Neumann, Richard – Social Studies, 2012
This article presents an overview of major factors contributing to the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Descriptions of teaching resources and ideas for lesson plans are provided.
Descriptors: Social Studies, Critical Theory, Economics Education, High School Students
Stuart Chase: At Right Angles to Laissez-faire
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Saeger, James Schofield – Social Studies, 1972
Stuart Chase, through his writings, contributed greatly to acquainting the American public with many concepts generally accepted today: social planning to eliminate economic waste, greater government regulation of business, confrontation of technological unemployment, a national approach to social and economic questions at right angles to laissez…
Descriptors: Biographies, Economic Development, Economics, Economics Education
Community Resources for Economics Education
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Norflus, David – Social Studies, 1977
Identifies sources of free instructional materials, speakers, and work experiences for students in secondary level economics classes. (AV)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Economics Education, Instructional Materials, Resource Materials
Is It Time for Social Studies to Be Financially Fit?
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Schug, Mark C.; Clow, John – Social Studies, 2002
Recent national survey results underscore the importance of economic and financial education: It appears that many Americans are making poor financial choices in such basic areas as saving for long-term goals and managing personal credit. Social studies teachers need to reexamine the contribution that the social studies curriculum can make in…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Economics Education, Money Management, Consumer Education