Maker To Market - Charged Up!

Come discover classroom activities that address science and engineering practices as well as economic and entrepreneurial concepts.

EconomicsGuest UserApril 13, 2021Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Field Trips

Financial Literacy Month is More Important Than Ever Before!

This Financial Literacy Month, EVERFI offers multiple opportunities and resources for educators to meaningfully engage their students in financial education!

Personal FinanceGuest UserApril 6, 2021Resources

Give it a Listen: Planet Money for Educators

Lend me your ear for a great podcast recommendation.

Economics, Personal FinanceGuest UserMarch 30, 2021Resources

Telling Stories with Data: Chartr Newsletter

Learn about a newsletter that delivers charts and data for current events and topics right to your inbox.

EconomicsGuest UserMarch 9, 2021Resources

Where, Oh Where has Family and Consumer Sciences Gone?

Learn about the lesson plan that teaches students budgeting and life skills at the local grocery store.

Personal Finance, EconomicsGuest UserMarch 2, 2021

Teaching Fin Lit in Arkansas: Building Wealth

Young adults who are curious about earning and saving money are asking questions about how to set goals and create a savings plan.

Economics, Personal FinanceGuest UserFebruary 23, 2021ACRE Curriculum

2021 Arkansas Personal Finance Challenge from Economics Arkansas

Arkansas high school students have an opportunity in April to build, apply, and demonstrate their knowledge of money management.

Personal FinanceGuest UserFebruary 16, 2021

Teaching Globalization & Trade in Arkansas

Read how one Arkansas teacher discusses trade and globalization in her classroom using “The Trade Game” activity.

Economics, GeographyGuest UserFebruary 9, 2021Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, AskATeacher, Games

Teaching Arkansas Standards through Games: Counties Work by iCivics

In this game, students try their hands at running a local government, discussing issues with members of the community and making decisions about spending and budgeting at the county level.

Civics, GovernmentGuest UserFebruary 2, 2021Games

Econ in the History Classroom: Economic Events of the 1920’s-30’s

What resources are available for you to discuss economic concepts throughout the social studies curriculum?

Economics, HistoryGuest UserJanuary 26, 2021ACRE Curriculum

The ACRE Social Studies Library

What in-class and online resources have been specifically developed for teachers living and working in Arkansas?

Guest UserJanuary 19, 2021Resources

The All-Important Question: “Why Do I Have To Take This Class?”

How do you respond to the question “Why do I need to take this class?”

EconomicsJessica CrumJanuary 5, 2021AskATeacher

'Tis the Season for a Good Book

Four holiday reading suggestions the whole family will enjoy.

EconomicsGuest UserDecember 22, 2020Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Resources

Teaching World Languages in Arkansas

What strategies are Arkansas teachers using to incorporate world languages into their social studies classrooms?

Geography, History, Civics, Social StudiesGuest UserDecember 15, 2020

Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education: Engaging Curricula for Arkansas Youth

In order to meet Arkansas history professional development requirements, the Bessie B. team spent the summer developing an all new virtual Arkansas State Parks experience!

EconomicsGuest UserDecember 8, 2020Resources

Teaching Arkansas Standards through Games: STAX by NGPF

While playing this game, students choose from different investment options to build their wealth over time, while also learning about the importance of having an emergency fund and savings.

Personal Finance, EconomicsGuest UserDecember 1, 2020Games