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\nA 22-lesson Middle School World History unit uses a unique problem-solving approach to teach tweens economic history. After reading articles that provide background information, pupils engage in activities and simulations that require...\n
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\nBanking 17: What Happened to the gold?\n

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\nLearn the value of a dollar in this video, which explains the natural transition from the gold standard. Asking viewers if they would trust gold or the U.S. Government, Sal explains how the concept of wealth has shifted and adapted...\n
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\nPopulation, Sustainability, and Malthus: Crash Course World History 215\n

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\nThomas Malthus posed the most famous, and most easily disproven, theory about projected population growth in economic history. What did he get wrong—and why? Explore the Malthusian Theory of Population with a Crash Course video that...\n
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\nSecretary of Commerce\n

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\nMiddle schoolers gain understanding of economic history of United States in twentieth century by examining role of Department of Commerce. Student groups each analyze one quarter of twentieth century by researching role of Department of...\n
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\nAn Introduction to Modern Economics \n

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\nPractice reading comprehension with this informational economics worksheet. Learners read a 2-page explanation of the beginnings of modern economics and how it plays a role in society. This reading discusses natural, human and capital...\n
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\nHow It's Made - Toothbrush\n

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\nDid you know that the first known toothbrush was made in China in the year 1600? Now we make 900 toothbrushes every minute. See how industrialization has made your toothbrush hygienic and fast enough to provide brushes to people all over...\n
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\nHow It's Made - Plate Glass\n

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\nEver look out your window and wonder where the glass came from? Learn all about the components, machines, and process that we use now to create plate glass. An intriguing look at an industrialized process that was once a specialized craft.\n
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\nWhat Causes Economic Bubbles?\n

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\nWhat do tulips, real estate, and stock in a pet store have in common? Find out what happens when products or services sell for much more than they are worth.\n
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\n57 Varieties of Interdependence\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the life of Henry J. Heinz and how he began his career in food service. For this economic history lesson,students study how Henry J. Heinz started his business. Young scholars will create and...\n
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\n\"Inflation:\n\n
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\nInflation: Taking Prices Higher\n

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\nStudents examine the definition of inflation and its impact through history. They read and discuss online text, discuss examples of inflation, calculate the prices of various items for different years using an inflation rate of 3%, and...\n
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\n\"Boom\n\n
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\nBoom Town/Gold Rush\n

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\nLearners discover the history of California by researching the Gold Rush.  In this economics history lesson, students participate in a class discussion about the book Boom Town, and the value of gold in California.  Learners...\n
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\nEconomics Dictation\n

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\nIn this economics text dictation, 9th graders take dictation on a passage about economic theory, applied economics, and economic history.\n
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\nLinking the Past with the Present\n

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\nFifth graders explore how Africans built South Carolina into an economic giant. They write an expository paper explaining how Africans and their descendants built the rice empire along the Carolina coastline. They write a persuasive...\n
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\nUrban Ecosystems 5: In Defense Of Cities\n

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\nYoung scholars explain that while cities have unattractive features, the density of human life enables energy efficiency, mass transit, recycling, and other benefits which are difficult or impossible in rural areas. This is the fifth in...\n
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\nConceptual Analysis in Economics\n

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\nHelp develop assertive, critical-thinking skills that enhance growth and change while teaching economics. In groups, select a topic from a list and then discuss the pros and cons of each topic. Debate why advertising is necessary to our...\n
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\nEpisode 8, Segment 2: The PPF Illustrates Underemployment, Economic Expansion, and Economic Growth\n

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\nIs it possible to be overqualified for the current job market? Scholars analyze underemployment and what it takes to potentially out-price yourself for a job. A short video lesson outlines economic growth and researches job trends....\n
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\nEpisode 15: Economic Growth\n

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\nHow can a mobile card reader impact the economic growth of a restaurant? Scholars investigate the concept of growing a business by using human resources in addition to tools and equipment. The 15th podcast of a 21-part series on...\n
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\nConceptual Analysis in Economics\n

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\nLearners practice critical thinking skills by defending their beliefs orally in a \"hot seat\". In addition, they communicate their feelings about an inssue in writing.\n
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\nEpisode 21: Fiscal Policy\n

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\nShould consumers buy items they don't really need? Scholars analyze how fiscal policy determines spending at a national level. The final podcast of a 21-part economic series discusses the role the federal government plays in using...\n
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\nEpisode 18: The Business Cycle\n

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\nHave you ever ridden a ride that goes up and down so many times it almost makes you sick? Scholars research the concept of a business cycle in the 18th podcast of a 21-part Economic Lowdown series. They investigate the factors leading to...\n
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\nWhat Do People Say?\n

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\nAfter reading a series of fictitious letters that represent actual events during the time period, young historians craft a small town newsletter to explain the causes of the Great Depression.\n
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\nEpisode 1: Opportunity Cost\n

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\nThe concept of opportunity cost challenges historians to analyze how some choices come at a loss in the opening lesson of a 21-part economic series. Podcasts offer insight into the subject of what a decision costs the consumer....\n
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\nEpisode 7: Gross Domestic Product\n

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\nWe know that businesses can make a profit and improve their worth, but can a nation do the same? Scholars investigate the Gross Domestic Product in the seventh video lesson of a 10-part economic series. They analyze how a nation creates...\n
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\nEpisode 5: Externalities\n

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\nAre those clouds or smog hovering above large cities? The fifth episode of a 10-part economic series looks into how the use of goods and services has both positive and negative externalities. Scholars use a short video to analyze how...\n
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