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PBS
Do I Need To Buy A House?
The importance of homeownership is still embedded in American culture, but actual homeownership has dropped to its lowest level since 1967. How should we react to that? Are more young people ready to buy a home than they believe?
Hip Hughes History
Alexander Hamilton Explained: US HIstory Review
HipHughes takes you through the essentials of Alexander Hamilton, grooving and griming through his economic policies that helped to strengthened the early republic. Perfect for students going over the basics or studying for a big exam.
MarketWatch
Money lessons from the pandemic: how to prepare for the next crisis
The economic fallout caused by COVID-19 has changed how people view and manage their finances. Here are three lessons you can learn from the pandemic to prepare you for future crises.
ACDC Leadership
Should College Be Free?
Massive student debt used to fund a broken education system is the single biggest economic problem of the future. College shouldn't be free but it needs to change! This is a call to action! My name is Jacob Clifford and I'm an economics...
PBS
Which College Majors Give the Most Bang for Your Buck?
It's not exactly a news flash that college is expensive. Which college majors give you more bang for your buck, and does that compare to doing what you love?
Sustainable Business Consulting
What is Sustainable Finance
Provides a brief overview of the definition of sustainable finance as well as misconceptions and the different types and versions of sustainable finance
MarketWatch
3 ways to take advantage of record low mortgage rates
Mortgage rates remain near historic lows as a result of the Fed's efforts to boost the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how hopeful and current homeowners can benefit.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - The Collapse Of New France
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the collapse of New France and how the previously French owned land was redistributed. Colonization Of...
PBS
Do Kids Need to Learn About Money?
Learning about money early on can give kids a HUGE advantage in life, but most parents shy away from discussing it at all! Here are some tips to get the conversation started.
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Increasing Productivity
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Curated Video
Subtracting Negative Numbers Using Integer Chips
This video explains how to subtract negative numbers using integer chips. It demonstrates the concept of zero pairs and shows how to add and subtract integers with like and different signs.
Curated Video
Subtracting Integers Using a Number Line
In this video, the teacher explains how to subtract negative numbers using a number line. They provide examples and real-world scenarios to help students understand the concept. The lesson emphasizes the direction of movement on the...
Khan Academy
Deficit and Debt Ceiling
Leave your class with a clear understanding of the difference between the federal deficit and debt, the effects of raising the debt ceiling in order to fund borrowing costs, and the risks of defaulting on governmental obligations, such...
Curated OER
Debt
In the past five years, American debt has grown by over $16,000,000,000,000! What are different types of debt, and how do they get paid back? Take a look into the nation's debt, and discuss our possible options.
Curated OER
How Money is Created?
How much money exists if banks and governments can create it whenever needed? Truth be told, this number is constantly changing. This resource will support your learners' understanding of money circulation with its cartoon...
Curated OER
The Fed & Money Creation
Did you know that all dollars are loaned into existence? Despite seeming unconstitutional, the Federal Reserve has the option to create money whenever it deems necessary. Introduce your classroom to our current debt problems with this...
C-SPAN
On This Day: The End of the French and Indian War
Most Americans don't connect the French and Indian War with the American Revolution. Yet, scholars consider the expensive war as a major cause of the conflict. Watching video clips of historians speaking about the conflict, budding...
Crash Course
Money and Debt: Crash Course World History 202
Adam Smith contended that people are inherently drawn to creating a medium of exchange to make barter easier. A Crash Course World History video takes high schoolers through the creation and implementation of currency, and asks them...
Crash Course
Deficits and Debts
Should the escalating national debt be keeping you up at night with worry? Not necessarily, as explained by an entertaining video by Crash Course economics. Learn about the ways that a high GDP can contribute to the health of an economy...
Curated OER
Equity vs. Debt
Examine the two ways a company can raise capital: equity and debt. Sal breaks down the differences between these and the pros and cons of the investors. He explains the implications of having a publically traded company and draws a stock...
The Economist
Economist: Multimedia Library: Kal Draws: Debt and Deficit: Beware the Dragon
KAL, The Economist's resident cartoonist and animator, explains debt and deficit in this short animated video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Economics: Deficit and Debt Ceiling
Learn the differences between the deficit, debt and the debt ceiling and how the US is able to fulfill their obligations even after the debt ceiling has been reached. [9:57]
National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span: Week of 6 9 14: Student Loan Debt
This video covers discussion of student loan debt in the United States.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Personal Bankruptcy: Personal Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13
Explains what is meant by Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy.