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- 6th - 12th
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Students comprehend the impact and possible outcomes of the Exxon-Mobil merger by evaluating and creating a series of graphs, as well as through class discussion of mergers and of a New York Times article. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore an American reform in the late 1800's and early 1900's. This unit of twenty-six lessons includes the major ideas, key people, literature, and art from the time period being examined. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate America's Industrial Revolution. They research inventions of this era, corruption, the origins of current work laws, and participate in a Thomas Edison Day, presenting information on an invention and inventor. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of acquiring and distributing fish as a food source. They touch on the ethics involved in genetically modified salmon, as well. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the history of corporations in the United States and the rights and limitations associated with corporations. They draft a revision to current law to update the rights and responsibilities of corporations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role of the Securities Exchange Commission. They watch a short Bill Moyers video, analyze a political cartoon, complete a graphic organizer on the SEC, and develop SEC reform strategies to rebuild investor confidence. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore traditional corporate culture of Japan, describe pension plans for Japanese employees, compare and contrast past and present employment and pension practices by Japanese corporations, and forecast the future of Japanese corporate culture. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write about economic and banking issues of concern to the public. They investigate lending discrimination and the effectiveness of the 1977 Community Reinvestment AAct in correcting it. Students use this guide to make research and writing your essay a little easier. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of trusts and corporations. In groups, they review the stories of Carnegie and J.P. Morgan. They use their stories to relate to changes in government and business. In groups, they analyze political cartoons to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of trusts and corporations. In groups, they discuss how cooperations formed by people like Andrew Carnegie and J.P. Morgan. They use these stories and relate them to government and businesses. Full Review »

