This document contains 680 instructional objectives, related activities, and resources for economic education in elementary and secondary grades. Developed by a committee of teachers, the objectives can be incorporated into any existing curriculum. The materials are adaptable to the traditional classroom as well as to individualized situations. Seven content areas are covered: (1) the importance of economics and the nature of economic understanding, (2) the central economic problem in all societies; (3) the modified market economy of the United States, (4) economic growth and stability, (5) distribution of income, (6) United States in the world economy, and (7) other economic systems. Each objective is presented in terms of its purpose, performance criterion, sample test situation, and resources for student activities including books and films. For each content area, bibliographies of supplementary reading material and audiovisual aids are given. The document also contains general bibliographies of 70 books used for concept areas, 44 books for statistical references, and 154 books for primary and intermediate grades. (AV)