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JAXPORT in SchoolsEconomics: Destination JAXPORT

With the Economics: Destination JAXPORT curriculum, students will learn about the myriad of job opportunities in the maritime industry.

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
Curriculum Matrix


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 ReadingEconomics: Destination JAXPORT
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


Economics: Destination JAXPORT. Protectionism Lesson
Powerpoint presentation (1.6Mb)
Worksheet
Assessment


National Council on Economic Education Standards


Credits

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 Mary Chowenhill at chowenhilm@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.

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