Interactive Resources to Connect Core Economic Principles to Everyday Life
Econ Essentials introduces students to the basics of economics and financial principles through timely real-world connections and hands-on learning, all brought to life by the industry-leading insights of Futures Fundamentals. A growing collection of videos, collaborative activities, self-guided learning modules and more, the site provides standards-aligned instructional materials with a wide variety of interdisciplinary curriculum connections.
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NEW Classroom-Ready Lessons
Topic: Futures Markets | Grades: 9-12
This 2-lesson bundle focuses on futures contracts, risk management, price fluctuation mitigation, and how to make informed trading decisions while highlighting the pivotal roles of hedgers and speculators, how they bring balance to the marketplace, and the essential role futures play in the global economy.
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Econ Essentials in (and out) of the Classroom
Econ Essentials offers a number of resources that complement a wide variety of educational settings and topic areas. Explore some of the many ways Econ Essentials fits into your classroom and start applying the materials today!
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Futures Fundamentals
Simplifying the Complexities of the Global Marketplace
Take your understanding of core economic and financial principles to the next level with Futures Fundamentals, the program that powers Econ Essentials. Futures Fundamentals is a one-stop educational resource designed to simplify and explain complex market topics, including those explored within the materials available on Econ Essentials. Continue your learning journey today with additional resources from Futures Fundamentals and discover how futures play an essential role in the world around us.
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