| The student understands the concepts of scarcity and opportunity costs. |
Lesson – Why Is There Scarcity?
Lesson – Mortgage Math and Ratios |
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Lesson – Comparative Economic Systems – Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism |
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Lesson – Why Do Some Jobs Pay More Than Others? |
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Lesson – What is Opportunity Cost? |
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| The student understands the interaction of supply, demand, and price. |
Lesson – What is Supply? |
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Lesson – What is Demand? |
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Lesson – Supply and Demand Examples in the Stock Market |
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| The student understands the reasons for international trade and its importance to the United States and the global economy. |
Lesson – What is Specialization? |
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Lesson – What Is Comparative Advantage? |
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Lesson – How Global Trade Shapes Our Economy |
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| The student understands the issues of free trade and the effects of trade barriers. |
Lesson – How Global Trade Shapes Our Economy |
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| The student understands free enterprise, socialist, and communist economic systems. |
Lesson – Comparative Economic Systems – Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism |
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| The student understands the basic characteristics and benefits of a free enterprise system. |
Lesson – What Are Property Rights? |
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Lesson – What is Economics? |
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Lesson – Benefits of Competition |
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| The student understands the right to own, use, and dispose of private property. |
Lesson – What Are Property Rights? |
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Lesson – Government Impact on the Economy |
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| The student understands the circular-flow model of the economy. |
Lesson – The Business Cycle |
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| The student understands types of market structures. |
Lesson – Comparative Economic Systems – Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism |
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| The student understands key economic measurements. |
Lesson – Major Economic Indicators (GDP, CPI, Jobs) |
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Lesson – The Business Cycle |
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| The student understands key components of economic growth. |
Lesson – What is Economic Growth? |
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| The student understands the role of money in an economy. |
Lesson – What is Money? |
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Lesson – How Debit Cards Work |
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Lesson – Credit Cards: Terms, Fees, and More |
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| The student understands the role of the Federal Reserve System in establishing monetary policy. |
Lesson – Why You Should Care About the Fed
Lesson – Discretionary Expenses – Understanding Central Tendency |
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Lesson – What Is Monetary Policy? |
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| The student understands the role that the government plays in the U.S. free enterprise system. |
Lesson – What Are Property Rights? |
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Lesson – Government Impact on the Economy |
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| The student understands the economic impact of fiscal policy decisions at the local, state, and national levels. |
Lesson – What Does Fiscal Policy Mean? |
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| The student understands types of business ownership. |
Lesson – Types of Companies |
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Lesson – What is Entrepreneurship? |
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Lesson – How Companies Raise Capital |
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| The student understands the role of financial markets/institutions in saving, borrowing, and capital formation. |
Lesson – Choosing the Best Banking Option for You
Lesson – Is an Annuity Right for You? |
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| The student understands the role of individuals in financial markets. |
Lesson – How to Develop an Investing Strategy |
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Lesson – Proven Techniques to Stop Overspending |
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Lesson – Achieve Financial Goals with a Spending Plan |
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Lesson – The Secret to a Comfortable Retirement |
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Lesson – Balance Your Books in 10-Minutes |
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Activity – Crack the Code to Becoming a Millionaire |
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Lesson – Credit Cards: Terms, Fees, and More |
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Lesson – What to Do When You Need Money Fast |
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Lesson – Mortgage Options for First-Time Homebuyers |
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Lesson – A Beginner's Guide to Borrowing Wisely |
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Lesson – What Your Credit Report Says About You |
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| The student applies critical-thinking skills to analyze the costs and benefits of personal financial decisions. |
Lesson – Credit Cards: Terms, Fees, and More |
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Lesson – What Is Bankruptcy? |
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Lesson – Types of Insurance |
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| The student understands how to provide for basic needs while living within a budget. |
Activity – Buy vs. Lease a Car Calculator |
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Lesson – Mortgage Options for First-Time Homebuyers |
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Activity – Find Out Your Monthly Home Budget |
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