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Minnesota Council on Economic Education Resources
Minnesota Council on Economic Education Resources
An MCEE curriculum for grades 4, 5, 7, & 8 providing teachers with lessons and materials to incorporate economics into geography & history.
Classroom-ready lesson plans for grades K-6 based on books written by BIPOC authors. Book titles & accompanying lesson plans include Same, Same but Different (Kindergarten); We are Water Protectors (1st Grade); Daddy, What is Money? (2nd Grade); Madison's 1st Dollar (3rd Grade); Last Stop on Market Street (4th Grade); Dream Builder (5th Grade); & Harmoney & the Empty Piggy Bank (6th Grade).
Award Winning Lessons
Award Winning Lessons
An award-winning lesson in economics for Grade 7 (2024).Crystal Johnson, Osseo Area School District
An award-winning lesson in economics for Grades 8-12 (2024).Crystal Johnson, Osseo Area School District
An award-winning lesson in economics (2013; lesson updated in 2024).Stephanie Kramer - Menahga High School
State & National Resources
State & National Resources
The mission of the AFSAEF is to educate consumers of all ages on personal finance concepts and help them realize the benefits of responsible money management while gaining a better understanding of the credit process.
BestPrep is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that provides educational programs to students in grades 4-12. Providing resources to ensure that students are college-prepared, work-ready, and career-bound.
Free financial education classroom activities, complete with a teacher guide and supporting student materials.
A curated list of articles, books, research, recordings, webinars, and websites that provide educators with resources on culturally responsive teaching, social justice, and inclusive classroom practices, offering insights into theory, practical strategies, and tools for fostering equitable learning environments.
The National Council on Economic Education's database of curricula, resources, and articles.
The St. Louis Federal Reserve's database of educational videos, lessons, and more.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's database of educational videos, lessons, and more
The National Council on Economic Education hosts multiple webinars each month on a variety of unique and interesting topics.
Journey 2050 is a FREE agriculture education program that challenges participants to answer the question “How will we sustainably feed 9 billion people by the year 2050?”
Through age-appropriate curricula, Junior Achievement programs begin in kindergarten, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers. Junior Achievement programs continue through the middle and high school grades, preparing students for their future and teaching them how to succeed in the global economy.
MN Education Equity Partnership (MEEP) uses a race equity lens to transform educational institutions, organizations, and leaders to ensure that students of color and American Indian students achieve full academic and leadership success.
Minnesota Ag In the Classroom provides free curriculum, educational resources, grants, outreach and professional development opportunities to increase ag literacy through K-12 education.
The CSSE is a collaboration of organizations that supports educators with standards implementation, classroom resources and opportunities for professional development.
NEFE champions effective financial education. We are the independent, centralizing voice providing leadership, research and collaboration to advance financial well-being.
Next Gen Personal Finance offers a variety of Virtual PD sessions, Certification courses, and On-demand modules. All professional development sessions, curriculum, and resources are FREE!