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Ethno Med: Immunization/vaccine Information Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to access more than 200 health education brochures in a wide variety of languages. Many of the brochures are downloadable PDF files but some information is also available as sound or video recordings.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Trade Commission has developed helpful investment articles and videos to assist consumers in making educated decisions about how they spend, manage and invest their money.
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Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using "Good Guide" to Create Better Consumers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This learning activity helps educators and learners use a valuable web resource that ranks products based on three sustainability criteria: personal health, environmental impact, and social equity.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Break a Leg

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn about the basic components and terminology of individual health insurance. Students will make decisions about the value of insurance protection and you will identify trends in the cost of medical care...
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Mother and Child Health and Education Trust: Stages in the Life of a Child

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about pregnancy to early childhood development is simply a click away. A wealth of resources for family and consumer science teachers, new mothers and for students looking for answers.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: What Does a Dollar Really Buy?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will describe the purpose of a price index, and how it is calculated. Then students will describe the weaknesses of the CPI, and interpret CPI data as a measure of economic health. Finally, young scholars will identify who...