5E Educator
This electronic publication is designed to provide secondary teachers with economics content and classroom activities available from the Federal Reserve System. We are currently working to refresh the publication format. You can view past issues here.
The debt of the U.S. government is at historically high levels, but how do we know whether debt levels are worrisome? What are the potential consequences for the U.S. economy and monetary policy if large fiscal imbalances persist? This issue of 5E Educator explores these questions and highlights the distinctions between monetary and fiscal policy through an article excerpt, classroom activities and other resources.
What does it mean to live in poverty? How is poverty measured? Why do some countries thrive while others do not? This edition of the 5E Educator explores the issue of poverty and the role of institutions in fostering economic growth and reducing poverty. Article excerpts, a classroom activity and additional resources are included to help you and your students explore these questions.
In this edition of the 5E Educator, two articles shed light on the causes of – and possible impediments to – recoveries. These articles pose such critical questions as: What factors determine the strength of recoveries? Why has unemployment been so severe? We hope these articles and accompanying activities encourage students to consider the underlying causes and complexities of economic recoveries and generate meaningful discussion about what lies ahead.
This issue of the 5E Educator focuses on a key financial decision – financing higher education. Inside the issue is a feature article on student loan debt, complemented by several activities and lesson plans, designed to prompt thoughtful discussion about this decision and the expected returns from investment in human capital.
This issue of 5E Educator explores the effects of immigration on the U.S. economy. Inside this issue are several lesson plans and activities designed to prompt thoughtful discussion on immigration and the economy. Consider beginning your classroom discussion today!
This issue considers whether quantitative measures alone capture quality of life. Also discussed are important economic concepts relevant to the recent recession and recovery along with several lesson plans and resources specially selected to enhance your 21st Century classroom.
In this issue, you will find articles that examine the costs and benefits associated with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Cap and Trade policies. You will also find active lessons to teach your students about the issues...
Read about the battle between Andrew Jackson and Nicholas Biddle, the head of the Second Bank of the United States. Learn how Jackson was finally able to kill the Bank, and pick up great ideas for teaching your students about the issues that have confronted U.S. central banking.
This issue features new research that examines the relationship between your ability to resist dessert and your savings behavior. You'll also find engaging lesson plans and resources presented in the newsletter.
Read Chairman Ben Bernanke's take on the financial turmoil and the Fed's response. Also download a lesson that will give your students insight into the next FOMC meeting.