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Council for Economic Education

Morality in Markets: The Two Faces of Adam Smith

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Economist Adam Smith supported free enterprise, he but critiqued mercantilism. These two ideas—seemingly contradictory—may be difficult for some young historians to grasp. A reading that explores these ideas guides scholars in unraveling...
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Learning to Give

Heroes with Heart

For Students 8th
This resource provides a lesson that will have learners explain how women and minority figures worked for the common good of their community.
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Denton Independent School District

World Religions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Support your class members in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of cultures and perspectives around the globe with a project on world religions.
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Read Works

Read Works: Judaism and Monotheistic Morality

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Judaism as a monotheistic religion. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Taming the Octopus: Social Policy: Social Darwinism vs. Social Gospel

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.