Clear, but just text - could be used as a reference for some independent learning (homework) - does include an 'Action' and has some side links for further study.
Uses the product of Cadbury Dairy Milk (close to many people's hearts!) to get students to draw supply and demand curves. Also requires them to shift lines and considers the idea of a market not being in equilibrium. Also includes 2 short homework questions on a similar theme.
Inflation is one of the most important issues in economics.
It influences the interest rate we get on our savings and the rate we pay on our mortgages.
Inflation also affects the level of state pensions and benefits, as well as the price of some train tickets.
"Welcome to Welker's Wikinomics PageThis is a featured page"
This is an IB Economics teacher's wiki which he uses to teach the course and seems to be very full of good resources for teaching and learning.
"For classes in Social Studies, American Government, Current Events and Economics;
Grade level 9th-12th
"Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" provides a provocative examination of the impact Wal-Mart has had on the U.S. economy. "
Michael Sheehan 11 Feb 13 03:47:48
This site contains a huge variety of maps plus useful facts including demographics, economic data, and the history behind the subject of each map. Great tool for teachers and students.
"Seventeen Moments in Soviet History contains a rich archive of texts, images, maps and audio and video materials from the Soviet era (1917-1991). The materials are arranged by year and by subject, are fully searchable, and are translated into English. Students, educators, and scholars will find fascinating materials about Soviet propaganda, politics, economics, society, crime, literature, art, dissidents and hundreds of other topics. more"
Check you know the main principles by reviewing the list of different topic areas, either click on the topic heading to quick learn the whole topic or pick individual principles to brush up.