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Article
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the text of the speech "Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929" by Gary H. Stern, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. It compares the Crash of 1929 to the Crash of 1987.
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Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Progressive Era? What Does That Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases that describe political, social or economic aspects of the Progressive Era.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Comparative Advantage Today

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Hartford Web Publishing applies the concept of Comparative Advantage in today's world. Discussion of import and export explains how obstacles can be overcome.
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Article
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: John Hobson Imperialism 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides John A. Hobson's critique of Imperialism, from an economic point of view.
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Handout
Other

German Embassy: The Economic System

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about the changes and challenges of the economy for a unified Germany. Site contains statistics, trade information, various companies, salaries, and unions.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Economic Incentives in Our Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will identify positive and negative economic incentives used in their communities to encourage people to make CHOICES beneficial to the community. Students will recognize that not all incentives convince all people since people...
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Handout
American University

Deforestation in Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Dust Bowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the ecological and economic disaster known as the Dust Bowl affected Texans and the state of Texas.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Why Is It Important to Educate Girls?: Pbs News Hour

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When girls are allowed to go to school, they have a significant impact on their family and community. Students learn and think critically about the variety of reasons why it is in everyone's best interest to ensure that all girls, across...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Cold War Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the US's early attempts to contain communism through economic and military aid.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 8: Specialization in Louisiana's Economy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of specialization in Louisiana's economy.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: Needs and Wants

For Teachers K
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they identify and provide examples of elements of an economic system, with an emphasis on wants and needs. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: A Simple Chocolate Bar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by the American Forum for Global Education. Using a candy bar as a theme, students will explore their common link to other "systems on a global scale." Mutual dependence is a key concept taught in this lesson....
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Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Communication Tools

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn to make choices and look at alternative choices in this instructional activity from the American Forum for Global Education. Communication tools and technological change are the topic of study. This is a great opportunity...
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Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Planning a Park

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
At this site from the American Forum for Global Education, students learn how to plan a park through this step-by-step, hands-on activity that teaches elementary economic lessons. Not only will students plan, but they will learn how to...
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Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Missing the Point

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Understanding cultural differences is one of the main concepts taught in this lesson from the American Forum for Global Education. Students take a close look at communication and cultural differences.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart questioning students on their knowledge of Italy, its landscape, major cities and economy.
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Article
Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Leroy Beaulieu on the Desirability of Imperialism, 1891

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from a book written in 1891 in which the author clarifies and supports the economic justification for imperialism.
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Website
Other

Economic Statistics for Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a number of vital statistics for Sweden, including population, unemployment & import/exports. Also includes links to related sites.