The Great Economic Mysteries Book: A Guide to Teaching Economic Reasoning, Grades 4-8 (The Great Economic Mysteries Book)

This publication introduces students in grades 4-8 to an economics way of thinking by exploring the mysteries of everyday life. Students solve each mystery by responding to hints provided by simple true/false questions and by reference to a logical system of thinking. Includes 17 entertaining mysteries and solutions, with model daily lesson plans and student handout material. Also includes a guide to 'Writing Your Own Mysteries'.

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The great economic mysteries book: A guide to teaching economic reasoning, grades 9-12 - ISBN 156183128X

The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy.

Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include:

- Establishing and building credit

- Managing personal finances

- Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level

- Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.