Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Standards

Partners in Time Kits:

Authors: Jeanette Konchesky Subject(s): Math & Economics Grade Level: 9th and 10th

Problem:

This unit contains a series of lessons related in their math, economic and engineering applications to real world situations.  Teams will work to solve problem-based learning scenarios involving cost benefit analysis and problem solving.  This unit will take approximately a week to complete, or five 45 minute class periods.

Unit Overview:

This unit if a fun and brief introduction to basic economics concepts done in a hands-on group atmosphere.

Pre Assessment

Post Assessment

Credits and References:

Visual 1: Give and Take. Retrieved October 29, 2007, from National Council on Economic Education Web site: http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/lessons/fems3.html

Meszaros, Bonnie (1993). EcEdWEB Economics Lesson. Retrieved October 29, 2007, from EcEdWEB Economic Education Web Web site: http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/lessons/litdough.htm

Rittner & Chin, Jennifer & Tanya (2006, August, 24). Daily Lesson Plan. Retrieved October 29, 2007, from New York Times on the Web Learning Network Web site: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20060824thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons