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Finan Lit.- Econ. Factors, Decision Making, Advertising

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils are able to understand how supply and demand affects the economy and consumers. They introduced to how supply and demand affects the economy and consumers. Students use a rational decision-making process to set and implement...
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Finan Lit.- Econ. Factors, Decision Making, Advertising

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how supply and demand affects the economy and consumers.
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Full Employment in a Capitalist Economy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students read an article about employment in a capitalist economy and answer 8 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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PBS

The Big Picture-Economic Security in the Country and your Community

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore economic security at the local and national level during the time period preceding the 2008 presidential election. They fill out surveys on their thoughts and concerns regarding the US economy, and watch a video...
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Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution 1700-1775

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Six slides show maps, graphs, and trade routes showing the demographics and economy of the early colonial economy. No text is included in this presentation, it is for supplemental use only.
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Classical and Keynesian Views of the Economy

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this economic worksheet, students answer questions and examine graphs representing the two views on economics. Students are then asked to write about their own opinion.
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Economy vs. Humanity Exploring the Triangle Trade and The Middle Passage

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine the economic factors of the Triangle Trade as they related to slavery in the US. They use primary sources to study the experience of Africans as they traveled through the Middle Passage.
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Economies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy lesson, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other systems. This...
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U.S. Geography: The South

For Teachers K - 5th
Young geographers complete a research project. They list the physical features found in the American South. They then discuss the economy, culture, and geography found in the South. They work in groups to research one of the five...
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Breaking News: Nissan to Make Future New York Taxis

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students explore current events by completing worksheet activities. In this transportation lesson, students read a news article discussing Nissan's new contract to create New York Taxis due to their improved fuel economy. Students answer...
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Founding Myths, Stories that Hide Our Patriotic Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars participate in a scavenger hunt using their textbooks to find information about historical events, people and places in US history during the Revolutionary Era. After creating their list of important people, students...
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What's the Real Deal?

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Learners investigate product counterfeiting and its impact on the US economy. They research product counterfeiting on the Internet then create a "fakes" fact sheet about a specific group of products such as music cods or beanie babies.
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PBS

America's Infrastructure: Miller Center National Discussion Debate Series

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over their views...
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PricewaterhouseCoopers

The Stock Market

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Keep or sell? Young learners simulate as buyers in the stock market while learning about the benefits and important factors to know when purchasing. The thorough resource allows for observation of case studies and provides an assessment...
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Marshall Plan: Convince the American People

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
This is an excellent resource for US history classes, especially AP history. After learning some background on the Marshall Plan, the class, divided into two groups, researches opposing positions on this aid program. Groups read and...
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Turn of the Century

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the transformation of America's economy in response to the Industrial Revolution in terms of patterns of agricultural and industrial development relating to climate, natural resource use, markets and trade.
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Lesson 1: The United States Confronts Great Britain, 1793–1796

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After the Revolutionary War, the success of the United States was far from guaranteed. Foreign powers coveted the new land, and Great Britain challenged American sovereignty. Learners consider the challenges facing the new nation using...
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Why Is a Demand Curve Downsloping? The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

For Students 11th - 12th
Challenge your class with this economy worksheet. Learners plot information on a demand curve, fill in a table of marginal utility, solve problems, and answer questions.
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Regulating Monopoly

For Students 10th - 12th
Teach your learners about the effects of a monopoly on the economy using this resource. Learners examine a graph to answer questions about the impact of variables, and then solve problems using information from the graph.
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Trade Spreads Indian Religions and Culture

For Teachers 11th - 12th
India's religion and cultural practices spread as trade and desire for their resources increased. Examine the shifts in Buddhism, Hinduism, and regional cultures that came with the spread of Indian trade. This presentation could be an...
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Reforming the Industrial World: The Industrial Revolution leads to economic, social, and political reforms.

For Teachers 10th - 12th
The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to American and European economy and politics. Cover the causes and effects of social reforms after the rise of Industrialization. Topics include laissez-faire, economics, socialism,...
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De Bore, Granulated Sugar, and Louisiana

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
What do De Bore, granulated sugar, and Louisiana all have in common? Your students can find out in this in-depth look at Louisiana's economy, which is largely supplemented by the 450,000+ acres of sugar cane. First, they will discover...
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Create Your Own Country Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young scholars demonstrate their knowledge of geography with this fun, collaborative social studies project. Working in small groups, students develop their very own countries, writing descriptions of their physical location, social...
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Smithsonian Institution

A New America: The Hart-Celler Immigration Act of 1965

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Many dream of coming to America, but few may enter. The lesson explores the Hart-Celler Immigration Act of 1965 and how it changed immigration policies in the United States. Academics learn how immigration quotas impacted Western Europe...

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