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Consumer Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later, and More
Students explore the concept of consumer credit. In this consumer credit lesson, students discuss the costs and benefits of buying with credit. Students examine scenarios to determine the costs and benefits of using a particular method...
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Adolescence: Springboard to Lifelong Bone Health
Students discuss bone health. In this health activity, students talk about foods and activities that can foster strong bones. Students explore ways to defeat obstacles to bone health.
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Global Geography of Economics: the Indiana Steel Industry
Learners research and identify positive and negative effects of imported steel on the Indiana steel industry.
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What are Brazil's Natural Resources?
High schoolers appreciate the gifts of natural resources on our planet and foster ways to protect them. They develop an awareness of the natural resources that are found in Brazil and use the Internet to research Brazil's resources.
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Guatemala
Fifth graders explore what types of projects the Peace Corp is doing to help Guatemala.
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Freedom to Worship
Students investigate reasons why people sought freedom to worship in the United States and some of the difficulties and issues facing them in their immigration. As immigrants, they write letters to family members in the old country.
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Global Geography of Economics: The Indiana Steel Industry
Students are introduced to how steel is made and investigate the importance of the steel industry. They participate in a role-play that explores the concepts of taxes, tariffs and imports vs. domestic production.
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The IMF In Action: How Can the IMF Help In Time of Crisis?
Students attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.
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Environment: Mock Trial
Students role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the...
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Film Interpretation of the Great Depression
Students examine major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and cause-effect relationships in United States, world, and Washington State history. They also analyze the chronology of the history.
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From Forest to Farm and Back Again
Students review and discuss a given set of questions regarding ecosystems. They analyze essays, maps and historical documents on timber harvesting and regeneration and then complete worksheets.
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Let Me Tell You About My State
Students develop an awareness of the concepts of the United States through the Amateur Radio communication services by verbally sharing information about their state such as cultures, current events, geography, history and much more.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The John Quincy Adams Years and the American Economy
Article on American economic expansion during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The author discusses the election of 1824, economic growth and the role of government.
Digital History
Digital History: The Growth of the American Economy
A brief look at why the American economy boomed across the country after the War of 1812. Read about the industrialization, expansion of transportation, and improved farming techniques.
US Department of State
America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
Other
Texas Council on Economic Education: Building an Economy: Texas Experience [Pdf]
A 14-instructional activity, 169-page unit on the economic history of Texas. Lessons cover the free enterprise system, the economic patterns and motivations of Native Americans and various immigrant groups, the impact of the closing of...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Coolidge Era and Consumer Economy
This collection of primary historical documents provides a variety of resources from the Coolidge era. Covers the transformation of the American economy into a mass-consumer culture from a variety of perspectives.
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George W. Bush's Record Breaking Economy
A look at some of the promises made by President George W. Bush that were not met or kept with respect to the American economy.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: American Economic Growth 1820 1860
Article on the structural changes in the American economy between 1820 and 1860 as technological innovations and advancement flourished leading to considerable growth in industry.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The American Economy in the 1990s
Brief discussion of the economic changes brought about by new technologies in the 1990s.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Video Your Economy Lesson Plan
PBS's NewsHour Extra presents a lesson plan where students explore the economic downturn occurring in America. Provides detailed lesson plan with leading questions to help guide students during their research over the current state of...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Economy Booster Shot
In a surprise move, the Fed cut short-term interest rates in January 2001. After more than 2 years of the Fed raising interest rates to control an enthusiastic economy, the Fed cited lower consumer confidence, tight financial markets,...
CNN
Cnn Money: Economy in the Balance
What impact did the September 11, 2001 attacks have on the economy of the US and the global economy? This CNN Money article, written the day after the attack, assesses the already fragile condition of the US economy and speculates what...
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