Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Being Too Hard on Microsoft?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars compare the antitrust case against Microsoft with other historic antitrust cases. After exploring the notions of capitalism, monopolies and trusts, students examine the current case against Microsoft.
Activity
US Department of Justice

Us Department of Justice: Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines how the Antitrust Division of the Department Of Justice works for and protects the typical American consumer.
eBook
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Competition Counts

For Students 9th - 10th
A PDF that explains the need for competition in the marketplace and how the FTC protects it.
Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Antitrust: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the term "antitrust", with a specific emphasis on the Sherman Antitrust Act which passed in 1890.
Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Sport Law Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the many aspects that can be covered with a sport law degree, For example, professional sports, amateur sports and international sports. It also goes into depth about each one.
Activity
Other

Gongol.com: Clayton Anti Trust Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Brian Gongol has posted an excellent essay describing and analyzing the Clayton Anti-Trust Act.
Activity
Other

Idea House: Clinton Administration Challenges Vertical Mergers

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from 1999 defining "vertical merger" which explains the difference between Clinton's treatment of such mergers as compared to George H.S. Bush and Ronald Reagan in their administrations.