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Cartoons for the Classrooms: Wall Street Financial Meltdown
Combine two current events (2008) in one political cartoon. This handout examines the Large Hadron Collider, a scientific invention that caused a sudden fear of black holes, and the financial meltdown on Wall Street. Background...
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Cartoons for the Classrooms: Wall Street
Open up an intriguing dialogue about Wall Street controversy using political cartoons! Background information gives context, including quotes from various newspapers about compensation caps, bonuses, and the growing disenchantment with...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing a Bead on the Wall Street Rats
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about Wall Street executive bonuses and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Google Goes Public
Students investigate how to invest in the stock market. They research how to be a smart stock investor by visiting a variety of websites that deal with the topic.
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Dow And Jones: Wizards of Wall Street
Students view a documentary on Mr. Dow and Mr. Jones. The Dow-Jones Industrial Average is the most commonly used economic indicator in American finance. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and complete a timeline to chart stock...
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Skyscraper Museum: Downtown New York Web Walk
A virtual walk through New York City and the endless skyscrapers.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Crash of 1929
This resource is the online home of a PBS documentary film that traces the prosperity of the 1920s which ended with the stock market crash of 1929.
PBS
Frontline: Inside the Meltdown
A fascinating report complete with interviews of those closest to the matter, videos, etc. regarding the 2008-2009 economic crisis is provided by Frontline.
PBS
Pbs: Solutions to Current Problems on Wall Street
This collection of articles examines the problems on Wall Street following a number of scandals, lessons learned from them, potential solutions to restore investor confidence. The series was published May 8, 2003.
Other
Aaii: Investing Basics
Learn the basics of successful investing. Covers risk and return trade-off, diversification, asset allocation, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Walloons and Wallets
Follow a brief history of the founding of Wall Street in New York City and the fear of it collapsing due to the economic crisis of 2008-2009.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Economy for Kids
Hearing about the economy can be scary, especially when you don't know what it all means. Scholastic provides a glossary of economic terms, explanations about the problems facing the U.S., and ways to actually spend less in our own lives.
Thinkport Education
Maryland Public Television: Sense and Dollars
Engaging, fun tutorials and interactive games related to earning, spending, saving, and budgeting money.
Other
Financial Web: The Independent Financial Portal
This resource presents market news and commentary from financial analysts. It presents quotes, research, and more.
Other
Quote.com
Market updates, news center, quotes, charts, and community features. Good information and links to other sites.
Other
Market Watch
This site describes headlines, charts, news, and stock information. Everything you need to follow the U.S. marketplace.
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Wall Street
Follow a brief history of the founding of Wall Street in New York City and the fear of it collapsing due to the economic crisis of 2008-2009.