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Co Op America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
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The Mint: Be Your Own Boss

For Students 9th - 10th
Website helps students learn about money management and making sound financial decisions. Students can take this quiz designed for teens to find out if they have what it takes to own their own business.
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Biz Kids: Bring Home the Bacon

For Students 9th - 10th
Bring Home the Bacon is an exciting interactive way to learn the concept of supply and demand. More demand, more customers, but don't get too carried away because upgrading your investments might be worth the wait!
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Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
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Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Small Business and the Sec

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers information pertaining to small businesses and the SEC. Learn about various topics including how to make a small business go public.
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The Dong a Ilbo (In English)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dong-A Ilbo is a daily South Korean newspaper serving the city of Seoul and the surrounding areas. Content includes the latest news, business and sports coverage, op-ed pieces, weather, and more.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Ming Dynasty's Maritime History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a discussion from the University of Calgary of the extensive maritime voyages taken during the Ming dynasty. A map is included.
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Investing Online Resource Center: The Facts About Online Trading

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers audio and presentations on topics such as the real costs of online trading, online trading news, and things online investors should know. This site is a Public Service of the Washington State Department of Financial...
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Supporting Federal Candidates: A Guide for Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to take an active part in the election process as a citizen of the U.S.
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The Economist

The Economist: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
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E Student Loan: Compare College Loan Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
E-Student Loan allows you to compare up to 12 loan programs at one time, based on the information that you provide. There is no charge, but registration is required.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hoover's Last Stand

For Students 5th - 8th
The Great Depression was not the fault of Herbert Hoover, but see how he was unable or unwilling to take the steps to address it. Find out how the election of 1932 was the result of his misunderstanding of the economics of the time.
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Bdo Seidman, Llp: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
BDO Seidman, LLP is considered a middle tier accounting firm. Learn about this company and their plan for the future. They focus on tax, assurance, financial advisory services, and WaveBend solutions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the impact of the Great Depression and how President Hoover tried to respond to the crisis.
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College Savings Plan Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need assistance in finding out whether your state government sponsors a college savings plan? This site outlines the savings programs in all US states.
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.
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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Vertical Merger Enforcement Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a 1995 speech given by Steven C. Sunshine, attorney in the Anti-Trust Division, which explains the differences between vertical and horizontal mergers.
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Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
Maggie L. Walker was the first female bank president of the United States. Learn about the life and work of this African American teacher and entrepreneur. This brief biography includes accompanying audio [1:49], as well as a...
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Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: Disposing of Capital Assets

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains tax implications of when a business owner disposes of a capital asset. Gives useful links to other financial information.
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League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
Official homepage of the League of Women Voters.
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Online Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th
Conversion calculators galore! Convert just about anything from one measureable unit into another measureable unit here with over two dozen calculators. Each of the links is specific to a measureable quantity. Some examples include...
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: The Cost of Car Ownership

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated worksheet that allows students to calculate the real cost of car ownership.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills for Life: Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A series of financial literacy lesson plans broken out by grade range for grades from Pre-K through college, with an additional set of lessons created for students with special needs.
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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr Photographic History Museum: High Cost and Challenge of Building the Cprr

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of a Lewis M. Clement's 1887 statement to the U.S. Pacific Railway Commission, which gives a clear and succinct accounting of the costs incurred and the problems encountered in building the Central Pacific Railroad.

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