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University of Washington

University of Washington Libraries: Early Advertising of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a gold mine of information about advertising from 1867 to 1918 in the western part of the United States, particularly the Pacific Northwest. This collection of 450 ads shows social, cultural, and economic trends during this time...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Banks, Bankers, Banking

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is a simulation of opening a bank. Students are assigned various roles to play within the banking business. Students learn about the role banks play in a market economy.
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Depression Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very thorough definition of economic depression by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 3: Money in Our Community

For Teachers K - 1st
Lesson focuses on how and why money circulated within our community. Being able to discern the difference between things we need and things we want is one of the foundational concepts for using money wisely. Goods and services are things...
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Other

Junior Achievement Resource Room

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
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PPT
New York Times

New York Times: China's Economic Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
A slide show presentation with audio that presents China's economic power. Gives examples of how the Chinese economy is growing, in what ways their economy is growing, and whether or not it will continue to grow. (5 December 2004)
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Confusion Over Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do people worry about inflation? What are the economic effects of inflation?.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Can the Us Afford Hurricane Relief?

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
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eBook
The Guardian

Guardian: Greece Urges Citizens to Repatriate Money

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Helena Smith discusses what is being done to alleviate Greece's economic problems. (July 24, 2011)
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Article
Other

The Age Company: Strength in Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines that even though Australia has an abundant supply of natural resources, they should not rely just upon those for their economic growth, but strive for greater levels of innovation.
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Website
Other

Investment Company Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
A site to educate the public about the investment company business, encourage investment companies to operate by the highest ethical standards, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
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Website
Other

Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Equilibrium in the Ad as Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium. Topics include how to model a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium graphically as well as the relationship...
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Website
A to Z Home's Cool

A to Z Home's School: Money Matters

For Students 6th - 8th
This homeschooling resource contains useful links to lessons for children about money and economics.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Entrepreneur in You

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website is a valuable resource in finding out more about being an entrepreneur. It contains a comprehensive lesson plan detailing what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Income Budgeting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site contains a unit on budgeting money for use by middle school teachers. Includes enrichment problems, a bibliography, and many example problems and situations.
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Website
Other

The Center for the Study of Technology and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This online magazine offers the latest news and information concerning the relationship between society and available technologies.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Unemployment

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in measuring unemployment, the labor force, the unemployment rate, the labor force participation rate, and the natural rate of unemployment. Topics...
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Real vs. Nominal Gdp

For Students 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in calculating real and nominal GDP. Topics include the distinction between real and nominal GDP and how to calculate and use the...
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Price Indices and Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in measuring inflation. Topics include the consumer price index (CPI), calculating the rate of inflation, the distinction between inflation,...
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Limitations of Gdp

For Students 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and concepts about the limitations of GDP. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level macroeconomics course.
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Costs of Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in describing the costs of inflation. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level macroeconomics...

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