Economics and the Environment: Eco-Detectives

Contact Information

Phone: 800-338-1192

Street Address: 1140 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036

Last Updated: 11-21-2004

Compendium Resource

Reviewer Comments

General Content
"A good program on economics."

"Interesting activities concerning environmental problems."

Presentation
"Good, clear visual aids."

Pedagogy
"Open-ended questioning and critical thinking skills."

"Too much paper and pencil."

Teacher Usability
"Difficult format for large class instruction."

Focus on Communities
"It is my opinion that this text uses pretzel logic to promote 'privatization' as a means to protect the environment in a manner I don't feel is healthy or holistic."

EE Program/Resource ss Details

Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Description: Economics and the Environment: EcoDetectives is designed to help middle and secondary students apply economic reasoning to the study of environmental issues and problems. The subject matter focuses on real-life and controversial situations viewed through the perspective of economics and the application of market-based incentives. These situations include recycling, resource depletion, and the protection of endangered species. Eighteen independent activities are organized in four units: The Environment and the Economy, Incentives Matter, Using Market Forces to Improve the Environment, and Public Choice Theory and the Environmental Movement.

Program/Resource Type: Curriculum

Audience Served: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Cost: $29.95

EE Focus: Agriculture/Farming, Economics, Endangered Species, Natural Resources/Res. Mgmt., Population, Recycling/Waste Mgmt., Transportation

Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Counties Served: Statewide

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Report Card

Overall Grade
General Content
Presentation
Pedagogy
Teacher Usability
Community

A-
A-
B+
A-
A-
A-

Discipline Emphasis

Science
History/Social Science
Health
Mathematics
Visual/Performing Arts
Language Arts
Industrial/Vocational Ed.
Foreign Language