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Running of the Bulls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine what might be in store for Wall Street following the NASDAQ's 547.57 point plunge on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. They evaluate how they might manage a heavily laden high-tech portfolio before deciding how to invest in the...
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How Do You Profit From Trading Stocks?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students see how to calculate the gains and losses of their stock portfolios. They use basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the old-fashioned way.
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Economic Market Pain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and discuss article, and write an interpretation of the message for a class newspaper.
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Grappling with Trade-Offs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are divided into groups representing different departments of the United States government. They identify the goals and needs of their department. They present their information to the class and answers comprehension questions.
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Managing Your Money

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils use the internet to gather information on saving money. They describe the history of money and the responsibilities of the United States Mint. They list their own personal goals and keep a journal as they operate a lemonade stand.
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Mandarin Mountains: Get a Job

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students consider career options. In this career lesson, students use a selected Internet source to explore various jobs as well as the skills required for them. Students also consider the contributions of workers to the communities they...
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Investment Investigator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and model how to invest money. In this business lesson, students investigate 4 methods to investment. They discuss risky and safe investment.  
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More College Students Get Start-Up Schooling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of start-up schooling. In this start-up schooling lesson, students read an article about a hands-on approach to teaching about start-up financing and venture funds. Students develop a syllabus for a college...
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IT IS ABOUT SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.
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Thomas Nast political cartoons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars think about entrepreneurialism and participate in a business project of their own.
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Time Value of Money Introduction Worksheet

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the concept of Time Value Money, Present Value and Future Value.
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Lesson 2: "To Elect Good Men": Woodrow Wilson and Latin America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students examine how the Wilson administration responded to civil unrest in Latin America.
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Middle schoolers study a pie...
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The CPI and You

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics lesson, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this lesson.
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The lesson: Walter Tull

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the accomplishments of Walter Tull. In this role models instructional activity, students track the news about celebrities for a week. Students compare the news about he celebrities to the achievements of Walter Tull,...
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Grammar Review

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences. Students complete 13 sentences total.
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Putting Your Money to Work

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners create a collect data on expenses. In this algebra lesson, students create a spreadsheet to solve scientific equations. They incorporate math, science and technology in this lesson.
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Savings and Stocks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Work together to brainstorm answers to different questions related to the savings of American people. Draw a bar graph representing stocks. Practice using new economic terms as well.
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Credit Cards: Buy Now, Pay Later

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars comprehend that when they use a credit card, they are taking out a loan from the issuer of the card. They access that if a card is paid in full each month, there is no cost for using the credit card. However, if the...
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Bubble Gum Chemistry

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of graphing data. In this graphing data lesson, students determine the percentage of sugar in bubble gum. Students graph type of gum vs. sugar percentage. Students create a table of their data.
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ABC's of Banking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of managing money. In this managing money lesson, students discuss how to write checks and keep an accurate check registry. Students discuss the importance and uses of debit cards and deposit forms.
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Rich Kid Smart Kid Games

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students graph quantities to help explain the concept of pay yourself first, reinforce basic skills through the playing of bingo, and discuss the concept of charitable giving.
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Ima's Dream

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compile a list of items on which a person can spend money, categorize a list of items based upon similarities, and solve mathematical problems based upon given scenarios.
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State Government Debt in Utah: Rapid Growth in Recent Years

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine growth of debt in Utah state government from 1991 to present, compare general obligation debt and revenue debt incurred by state, identify four primary methods used by governments to finance projects, and complete...