Resources for All Grades

Econ Ed Link

Econ Ed Link is the highly-rated go-to-place for K-12 economics and personal finance resources, providing high-quality lesson plans, videos, assessments, activities, professional development webinars, and more for educators.

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Economic & Finance Resources

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Econ Ed Link – high-quality, highly-rated lesson plans, videos, assessments, activities, professional development webinars, & moreElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Federal Reserve Education – education resources for teachers & students from all Fed locationsElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
LifeSmarts– Free consumer education lesson plans, quizzes, scavenger hunts, etc., & competitions at National (high school only) & Kansas state levels (middle & high schools)Middle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Stock Market Game™ – FREE stock investment simulation & education resource grades 4-12.  Full Curriculum provided in many subject areas.  Lessons correlated to state & national standards, including common core.  Kansas Schools’ Team fees provided by KCEE contributors.Elementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level

Economic Resources

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Foundation for Teaching Economics – teacher education resourcesMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Foundation for Economic Education – original home of American free-market economic thinking with content & programs that turn complex ideas into practical toolsHigh School Grade LevelAdult Level

Finance Resources

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Consumer.gov – consumer information from the U.S. Federal GovernmentHigh School Grade Level
Federal Trade Commission – consumer informationMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Financial Fitness for Life – personal finance curriculum that engages students in the economic way of thinking. Active learning materials, & teacher, student, & parent guides available. To get this resource at no cost, contact KCEE.Elementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Hands on Banking – FREE Personal Finance Program & Banking with teacher guidesElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade LevelAdult Level
Jumpstart Coalition – financial literacy resourceElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Smart Invest KS – investor education resources for avoiding scams by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of InsuranceHigh School Grade LevelAdult Level
Lights, Camera, Budget – Free online resource is designed for students to learn, study, & review financial literacy topics while practicing budgeting skillsMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Museum of American Finance – Virtual Museum of American finance history from a Smithsonian AffiliateMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
MyMoney.gov – FDIC financial basics education & life event resourcesElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade LevelAdult Level
The National Budget Simulation – students test trade-offs policy makers create when balancing budgets & dealing with deficitsHigh School Grade Level
Personal Finance Course Outline – customizable outline for KS & MO teachersHigh School Grade Level
Practical Money Skills for Life – FREE money management teacher resourceHigh School Grade Level
Reality Check – calculate cost of living on your own activity – great eye opener for MS/HS students – sponsored by Jump$tart CoalitionMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade Level
Tax Interactive – toolkit for integrating taxes education in classroomHigh School Grade Level