Taking the "Eeek" out of Economics

2011 PNC Christmas Price Index

2011-11-28T09:16:00.000-05:00

An economic holiday classic, the PNC Christmas Price Index http://t.co/76YxYjzA

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Something to chew on besides turkey - Budget Hero simulation

2011-11-23T15:28:00.001-05:00

Want to try your hand at balancing the federal budget ? Try APM's Budget Hero simulation http://t.co/CEFjzGY3

From our partners: SIFMA Foundation, Sam Stovall’s Seven Rules of Wall Street webinar

2011-10-04T16:00:00.000-04:00

Have you ever been told: “Sell in May, and then go away?”

Or “As goes January, so goes the year?”

Standard and Poor’s Chief Investment Strategist, Sam Stovall, has and more. He’s collected seven of these old Wall Street adages in a book titled, The Seven Rules of Wall Street.

The SIFMA Foundation is pleased to provide Advisors in The Stock Market Game™ program with an exclusive webinar presentation by Sam Stovall on the “Seven Rules of Wall Street” and their validity in today’s investing environment.

As Standard & Poor’s Chief Investment Strategist, Sam serves as analyst, publisher and communicator of Standard &Poor’s outlooks for the economy, market, sectors and stocks. In addition to his book, The Seven Rules of Wall Street, Sam also writes a weekly investment piece, “Stovall’s Sector Watch,” on www.spoutlook.com, which focuses on market/sector history, as well as sector/industry momentum.

This hour-long webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, from 4PM – 5PM ET. Registration is required. To register, please visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/310648153

Download the flyer here.

Sneak peek of the NEW Herschel's World of Economics

2011-09-29T12:14:00.000-04:00

Get ready for Herschel's new adventures with Dr. Day! Below is a FULL episode from the new DVD that will be available in October.

Ideas for talking about Energy, Economics and the Environment

2011-09-28T12:07:00.000-04:00

Almost every day there are articles in the media that deal with energy and environmental issues – so it really is an important topic for your students. In your classrooms, these issues are ideal for helping your students apply then economic way of thinking – the basic principles of economics. What are the benefits of proposed energy and environmental policies – what are the costs? Can we get our environment perfectly clean? Is that a good and realistic goal? Or is there a point where the environment is “clean enough?” Should we subsidize alternative energy sources? If so, how much? If so, when – now, or wait until fossil fuel prices rise even more?

To help teach these important concepts, it might be a good time to use the Energy, Economics, and the Environment curriculum that was developed by the Indiana Department of Education and is now available via University Centers for Economic Education and directly from the Council for Economic Education. There is an upper elementary and high school curriculum, and case studies for the middle school are also available. Check out our ICEE web site for more information.

You can also use the classic children's literature book, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. See the Literature Connection page for Scarcity on the Kidseconposters.com website for questions to use with students after reading the book.

In the News: Economist responds to jobs plan (IPFW)

2011-09-12T15:53:00.003-04:00

IPFW Center Director, John Kessler, interviewed about Obama jobs plan. http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/economist-responds-to-jobs-plan

SIFMA Foundation: The Stock Market Game

2011-08-30T08:13:00.002-04:00

SIFMA Foundation: The Stock Market Game from Vincent Young on Vimeo.
In this short introductory video, financial industry professionals and educators discuss the impact of The Stock Market Game program on financial literacy and academic performance in the classroom (and beyond).

In the News: Fairies, Witches and Supply and Demand - NY Times

2011-08-22T10:05:00.000-04:00

Indiana State University Center Director, John Conant was quoted in this NY Times article about the economics found in children's literature books.

In the News: Indiana State University CEE workshop update: Land Use Conflicts in Yellowstone

2011-08-01T15:55:00.000-04:00

This summer, 12 teachers traveled to Terre Haute and then Yellowstone to learn about Natural Resources and Public Choice Economics close up.

See the story

Banks and Money: Even Your Kids Don't Trust Banks — or the Market - CNBC

2011-07-13T12:18:00.001-04:00

Banks and Money: Even Your Kids Don't Trust Banks — or the Market - CNBC

What titles would you add to the list of exemplar text(s) for economics?

2011-06-06T12:56:00.000-04:00

The literacy standards for History/Social Studies are posted at
http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/PrintLibrary/commonCoreSocialStudies.shtml

I noticed there was only one text for economics.
http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/PrintLibrary/commonCoreSocialStudies/SS_Exemplar_Text_Alignment_Economics.pdf

I would agree that Fedviews is a good source to use in economics, but there are a number of other sources that can be used as well. What sources would you suggest for the list and why?

You can comment below or Indiana teachers can also comment on the Economic Education Community on the Learning Connection.

Teaching economics on stage

2011-05-12T16:03:00.000-04:00

This article from the April Current in Carmel features 2003 Olin Davis Winner Cindy Baney's latest economically themed musical.

Next best thing to being there

2011-05-12T15:13:00.000-04:00

Discovery Education and NYSE Euronext created these videos to provide a look inside the NYSE.

Meet the CEO Meet Duncan Niederaurer
NYSE Euronext: A Look Inside
New York Stock Exchange Floor Tour

http://jambi-www.discoveryeducation.com/nyse/index.cfm

A discussion guide accompanies the page to extend learning in the videos.

In the News - Teachers get lessons in economics

2011-03-21T09:16:00.000-04:00

NW Indiana teachers learn about economics.

HT NW Indiana Times

St. Louis Fed | Education Resources | For Students | Personal Finance 101

2011-02-05T13:42:00.000-05:00

St. Louis Fed Education Resources For Students Personal Finance 101

National Economic Education Video Competition | YouTube Contest

2011-02-05T13:40:00.000-05:00

National Economic Education Video Competition YouTube Contest

Calling Great Teachers of Economics - Olin Davis Awards (Teacher of the Year)

2011-01-14T12:46:00.000-05:00

Please consider submitting an application for the 2011 Olin W. Davis Award for Exemplary Teaching of Economics. Many of you have award-worthy accomplishments. Remember, if you have been a past "honorable mention" award winner, you are still eligible to apply this year. The state award winner will receive $1,000 and the 3 to 4 regional award winners each receive $500 courtesy of our sponsors Indiana Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance. Winners will also be honored at our Annual Awards Program held each September at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis. So, don't delay, apply today! Deadline is June 30th!

Details on our website.

Indiana Business Review Outlook for 2011

2011-01-03T10:20:00.000-05:00

Want to know what 2011 have in store economically for Indiana? Check out the IBRC 2011 economic forecast. These articles look at the economies (world, US, regional) and select markets (housing, financial, agriculture) that affect the state.

Outlook for 2011

Happy Holidays from ICEE

2010-12-24T09:19:00.000-05:00

Happy holidays and best wishes in the new year from your friends at the Indiana Council for Economic Education.

Measuring global trade

2010-12-21T16:22:00.000-05:00

This article from the Wall Street Journal takes a look at how accurate trade balance measurements are given the reality of how goods and services are produced.

Something to get your inner economist in the holiday spirit

2010-12-15T09:38:00.000-05:00

Enjoy these articles with a warm cup of cocoa and let the glow of your computer (or fireplace) get you in the holiday spirit.

How Economics Saved Christmas (HT Amanda Exmeyer)

The 2010 PNC Christmas Price Index (Is this becoming the economics version of a holiday classic?)

Avoiding unwanted gifts and deadweight loss (Freakonomics radio)

A new way to look at economic data

2010-12-08T12:04:00.000-05:00

Gapminder is a great website for visualizing economic data. Take a look at this video to see how one scholar took it to the next level.
HT (Mankiw)

FINRA Financial Capability Study - Indiana stats

2010-12-08T11:51:00.000-05:00

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation took a look at the financial capability of people in the United States. Here is the report for Hoosiers...

http://www.usfinancialcapability.org/geo.php?id=Indiana

HT (Indiana Jump$tart members Jenifer Groth, CPA Society and Melanie Woods, IN Secretary of State)

Upcoming Workshops

2010-11-12T09:34:00.000-05:00

A cornucopia of workshop opportunities coming up.

November 18 - Focus: Understanding Economics in Civics and Government
November 23 - Herschel's World of Economics
December 2 - Mathematics and Economics: Literacy That Counts
December 7 - Financial Fitness for Life: A Personal Finance Workshop

Taking the "Eeek" out of Economics

2011 PNC Christmas Price Index

Something to chew on besides turkey - Budget Hero simulation

From our partners: SIFMA Foundation, Sam Stovall’s Seven Rules of Wall Street webinar

Sneak peek of the NEW Herschel's World of Economics

Ideas for talking about Energy, Economics and the Environment

In the News: Economist responds to jobs plan (IPFW)

SIFMA Foundation: The Stock Market Game

In the News: Fairies, Witches and Supply and Demand - NY Times

In the News: Indiana State University CEE workshop update: Land Use Conflicts in Yellowstone

Banks and Money: Even Your Kids Don't Trust Banks — or the Market - CNBC

What titles would you add to the list of exemplar text(s) for economics?

Teaching economics on stage

Next best thing to being there

In the News - Teachers get lessons in economics

Recommended reading: Why is NYSE selling? It's a matter of pennies

St. Louis Fed | Education Resources | For Students | Personal Finance 101

National Economic Education Video Competition | YouTube Contest

Calling Great Teachers of Economics - Olin Davis Awards (Teacher of the Year)

Indiana Business Review Outlook for 2011

Happy Holidays from ICEE

Measuring global trade

Something to get your inner economist in the holiday spirit

A new way to look at economic data

FINRA Financial Capability Study - Indiana stats

Upcoming Workshops