People hear talk all the time about the Debt Limit and how we need or don't need to raise it. This video does an excellent job explaining many aspects of the Debt Limit. After watching the video you can discuss the different aspects and even have a really good debate about whether or not the Debt Limit should be raised.
This video discusses how there is a myth that the "undeveloped" countries are still having huge child mortality rates. He demonstrates that the world
is getting better and smarter, even in countries like Ethiopia. This is a very visual presentation.
This is an older cartoon video on economics but does an excellent job explaining how the stock market works, using Oil Corporations as an example.
This is a really short video about how to become an entrepreneur and discusses what an entrepreneur is in economics.
This is the original version of The Lorax and it is a great video to demonstrate the relationship and effects of supply and demand in economics in addition to resources, and the inter-relationship of business and its environment.
This is the trailer to Jingle all the way. It can be used to demonstrate supply and demand, scarcity, and inflation in economics.(Showing clips from the movie is fun also.)
This is a cute clip of how inflation works and also its’ effects on economics or the economy.
This engaging video series offers a fun and quick way to introduce basic economic concepts to students. The series is broken up into several short segments, making it easy to fit into your lesson plan. Each segment covers a different topic, such as supply and demand, opportunity cost, and scarcity. The concepts are explained in simple terms, using examples that students can relate to. The video series is a great way to get students interested in economics and provide them with a basic understanding of key concepts.
This is a fun song that introduces the value of money.
This is a great video on economics to help introduce needs and wants to students. It gives a real life example that kids can relate to.