Economics Curriculum
JAXPORT and the Duval County Public Schools have partnered to impact economic education in Northeast Florida. Designed for 12th grade economics courses, the dynamic curriculum below offers lessons in how efficiency, employment, derived demand and protectionism affect one of the area's largest economic engines.*
Curriculum resources
For Educators
Introduction to JAXPORT
- Powerpoint presentation (8MB)
- Reading and Assessment
Economic Efficiency Lesson
- Powerpoint presentation (3MB)
- Reading
- Assessment
Employment
- Employment powerpoint presentation (2MB)
- JAXPORT Jobs powerpoint presentation (3MB)
- Reading
- JAXPORT Tribune Reading
- JAXPORT Tribune Assessment
- Resume sample
- Resume
- Job posting sample
- Job comparison
- Job seeker form
Credit and Consumerism
- Powerpoint presentation (2MB)
- Reading
- Analyze your credit
- Buying a car
- Buying insurance
- Credit cards
Derived Demand Lesson
- Powerpoint presentation (5Mb)
- Reading and Assessment
Protectionism Lesson
- Powerpoint presentation (1.6Mb)
- Worksheet
- Assessment
National Council on Economic Education Standards
For more information about JAXPORT's education programs, please call us at (904) 357-3080 or e-mail us at info@jaxport.com.
For a copy of the full curriculum, including answer keys and lesson plans, please email your request to Patrick Curran at curranp@duvalschools.org.
* Rates and fees used in this curriculum may not reflect the actual rates and fees currently assessed by JAXPORT. Most are used as learning examples. Please contact JAXPORT's Marketing and Trade Development department at (904) 357-3030 or info@JAXPORT.com for accurate pricing information.
