ABC's “Shark Tank” fan base is rapidly growing beyond its TV audience. Teachers are beginning to discover its attraction for students and application to the classroom. Assignments and simulations based on the show engage students and make the concepts memorable. We help navigate five seasons...

Educators of economics have increasingly embraced the use of popular culture as a teaching resource to enhance their lectures. The use of television show, music and media clips presumably makes economic theories, concepts and terms more relevant to today's students. For example, shows like The...