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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Nancy, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of "Nancy, the ancient capital of Lorraine, afterwards the chief town of the French department of Meurthe, and since 1872 that of the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle." -Kellogg, 1903This map shows the location of roads, a...
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Biz Move

Bizmove.com: Business Customer Relationship Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview from bizmove.com focuses on understanding who your customer is, motivation behind purchase, when purchase takes place, and understanding that what they "buy" is not necessarily what they want. Good presentation....
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Andersonville Prison: An Economic Microcosm

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a lesson plan that investigates concepts of scarcity, economic wants, command economic systems, market economic systems, and markets and prices.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's a Wonderful Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will use the Internet to research the Roaring Twenties, The Stock Market Crash, and The Great Depression. They will also watch the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" to see how people lived through these three dramatic eras. They...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Selling Stereotypes Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of a stereotype, and they explore the messages they receive regarding differences between boys and girls. They watch and discuss a video of a little girl questioning why companies market boys' and...
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Alliance for Investor Education: Investor's Clearinghous

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to facilitating greater understanding of investing, investments, and the financial markets among current and prospective investors of all ages.
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Community Learning Network

Cln: Instructional Materials in Media Literacy Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
CLN "Theme Pages," focus on specific topics within Media Literacy/Studies. CLN's theme pages are collections of useful Internet educational resources within a narrow curricular topic and contain links to two types of information....
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A Mixed Economy the Us System

For Students 9th - 10th
The economic system of the United States is principally one of private ownership. This system, often referred to as a "free enterprise system," can be contrasted with a socialist economic system, which depends heavily on government...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy Officially in a Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
The verdict is in and the U.S. is in a recession. Find a succinct explanation of the 2008 recession and backtrack to the Great Depression. Follow up with discussion questions and a lesson plan complete with a glossary of terms. December...
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Improve Your Communications Skills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
While the original audience for this site is the business community, the advice regarding communication skills is relevant for anyone, especially students who are preparing for the job market. Sections include tips on improving public...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link:i Don't Want Much, Just Want More: Allocation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This student version of an economics lesson plan focuses on allocation. For a lesson about how the rule of force motivates, check out this informative website.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: What Is a Stock? Or, Who Owns Mc Donald's?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan from the University of Omaha where the young scholars will be able to understand what a stock is.
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Profit Video and Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Profit. Profit is income received for entrepreneurial skills or risk taking and is calculated by subtracting a firm's costs of producing a good or service from the revenues received from selling the good...
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concepts of Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments. The balance of trade is calculated by subtracting imports from exports. The balance of payments includes payments related to exports and imports of goods;...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Is My Checkbook Balanced?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will write checks, complete and record deposits, reconcile a bank statement, journalize bank statement transactions, and check for errors. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Income Distribution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Income Distribution. Income distribution refers to how the total income earned ends up divided over members of the economy. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for related lesson plans.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Will College Cost Me?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research the cost of college by comparing a 2-year and a 4-year institution via the Internet. Students will follow-up with a presentation and prepare a monthly budget. This lesson plan contains a financial aid component.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Inventors and Innovators Improve on the Original

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan focuses on discussion of inventions, brainstorming new products or improvements, and identifying the protection, production, and marketing processes.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Save the Moonflowers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Margaret Mee (1909-1988) was a botanical artist who often traveled up the Amazon River alone in search of rare flowers to collect and paint. Even at the age of 79, she planned to return to the Amazon for another excursion. On...
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Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Architectural Draughtsperson (Drafter)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the career components needed to be a drafter in New Zealand. While the some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does offer some valuable information about drafting that does apply to the career in...
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Roles of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Roles of Government. Some roles of government include protecting the environment, helping the poor and providing national defense. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for related lesson...
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Demand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Demand. Demand refers to a relationship between price and the quantity of a good or service that consumers demand. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for related lesson plans.
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Supply. Supply refers to a relationship between price and the quantity of a good or service that firms are willing to produce. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for related lesson plans.
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Price Ceilings and Floors Video and Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Price Ceilings and Floors. A price ceiling is a legally established maximum price while a price floor is a legally established minimum price. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for...

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