Designed for use in a half-year program or minicourse, the material presented in the curriculum guide is intended to give students specific information pertaining to shelter or real estate and to give students the opportunity to gather information on shelter-related careers. The guide is organized by content and related activities and provides…

This advertising kit was developed by Procter and Gamble in response to requests from teachers and consumer educators who asked for materials from business about business. The kit is not intended to cover the entire field of advertising. Rather, it centers on advertising as it is known and practiced by Procter and Gamble. The purpose of the kit is…

This summary report of the First Regional Conference brings together comments and discussions of a wide cross-section of interests in consumer education, and will be useful to teachers, curriculum developers, and school administrators alike. Contents include: (1) Consumer Education, A Step in Revitalizing the Curriculum by Gordon Van Hooft; (2) An…

This newsletter, published monthly from September through May, keeps teachers informed about new learning resources in consumer education, as well as the latest projects and developments in the field. This issue contains a lead article on development of valuing skills in consumer economics. The major portion of the newsletter consists of three…

The Newburyport Project for Consumer Education, a pilot project conducted under the auspices of the Newburyport School Committee and the Massachusetts Department of Education, is described in this brochure in terms of the project's rationale, history, and implementation. The three-year project, now in its second year, is based on two principles:…

This workbook and study guide contains the teacher's answers to accompany the text of "The Consumer and His Dollars." Included are: (1) a key to the study exercises, given for each of 16 chapters, (2) the answers for 16 chapter reviews, (3) a mid-course test having 71 questions, together with an answer key, and (4) a final review test…

To determine whether differences existed between business education, social studies, and home economics teachers as to their attitudes toward pertinent consumer issues and their appraisal of the educational relevance of these issues, questionnaires were mailed to secondary school teachers of business, social studies, and home economics in the…

This study was undertaken in 1974 to determine the extent of economic education in the secondary schools of California and the formal economics training of the teachers. Questionnaires were mailed to the principals of all the junior and senior high schools in California. Approximately 1300 questionnaires were mailed and 480 returned. Since a…

There is a need for effective consumer health education in the schools that focuses on transmission of information, development of decision-making skills, and offers opportunities for practical application. An approach to facilitate the development of a self-care practicum experience in consumer health that makes use of the resources of the school…

The potential benefits of teacher fellowships are discussed. One such Fellowship consisted of research into the teaching of low attainers in secondary schools, and resulting units on money management are briefly described. (MNS)

Saint Mary's School for the Deaf is initiating a program for reinforcing the vocational experiences of the older multiply-handicapped, low functioning deaf student. (Author/SBH)

The World of Work Economic Education (WOWEE), a state-wide action-research project in operation in Illinois, is discussed in relation to its objectives, concepts, purpose, and how it makes use of varied areas of expertise. (HD)

Interest rates can significantly influence people's behavior. When rates decline, homeowners rush to buy new homes and refinance old mortgages; automobile buyers scramble to buy new cars; the stock market soars, and people tend to feel more optimistic about the future. But even though individuals respond to changes in rates, they may not fully…

Many generalizations sound simple enough--for example, "strong is good, weak is bad"--but they can be confusing when talking about money. This booklet explores how the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies affect each other and how their interaction affects the individual and the economy. The booklet contains the following sections:…

This Fall 2001-Spring 2002 newsletter provides resources and information to educators, particularly economics, history, social studies, and business educators, throughout the western district of the Federal Reserve System. The goal of the newsletter is to highlight new Federal Reserve teaching materials and resources, including Web sites,…