Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, Debt Crisis

For Students 8th - 12th
In this European debt crisis worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about Greek debt and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Product Persuasion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine various products and analyze the marketing strategies used to entice consumers. They bring in a product they like to use, and using persuasive writing, they write their own advertisements for their products.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

VS.3c

For Teachers All
Students examine the settling of the Jamestown settlement and the importance of the Virginia Company of London. Students actively engage in various role-playing activities
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exchange Rate Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of using proportions to compare quantities while also practicing calculations for foreign exchange rates. They develop the skill of solving for unknown quantities of money while using an algebraic equation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Total English Upper Intermediate: Is It a Risk?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this interviewing skills and speaking practice worksheet, learners sharpen their skills as they use the 16 questions provided to interview a partner. Students compare answers with other learners.
Lesson Plan
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Money and Banking

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Essay Writing Prompts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this essay writing worksheet, seven writing prompts are provided. Students can choose any of the topics to write an essay about.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Predict?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the process of predicting. They observe a fine art transparency, discuss their predictions about the artwork, identify the types of predictions made during a weather broadcast, and evaluate headlines from...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Stock Market Crash of 1929

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses what caused the 1929 stock market crash and why the American economy went so rapidly and dramatically downhill. Also explains how a stock market crash can have such a far-reaching impact.
Article
The Balance

The Balance: An Introduction to the Financial Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what the different types of financial markets are, including stocks, bonds, commodities, and derivatives, as well as what the functions of financial markets are.
Website
Other

Financial Pipeline: What Is a Stock?

For Students 9th - 10th
Stocks and the stock market briefly explained.
Handout
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.
Website
Cool Fire Technology

(Nyse) Listing Requirements & Historical Records

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains how companies get listed on the New York Stock Exchange and historical records.