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Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classrooms: Wall Street Financial Meltdown

For Students 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classrooms: Wall Street

For Students 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing a Bead on the Wall Street Rats

For Students 8th - 12th
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

For Teachers 7th - 12th
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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Lesson Plan
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Dow And Jones: Wizards of Wall Street

For Teachers 7th - 12th
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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Other

Skyscraper Museum: Downtown New York Web Walk

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A virtual walk through New York City and the endless skyscrapers.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Frontline: Inside the Meltdown

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating report complete with interviews of those closest to the matter, videos, etc. regarding the 2008-2009 economic crisis is provided by Frontline.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Solutions to Current Problems on Wall Street

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Reuters: u.s. Markets News

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains comprenshive information on the US stock markets.
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Website
Other

Aaii: Investing Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics of successful investing. Covers risk and return trade-off, diversification, asset allocation, and more.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Walloons and Wallets

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic: Economy for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
Thinkport Education

Maryland Public Television: Sense and Dollars

For Students 9th - 10th
Engaging, fun tutorials and interactive games related to earning, spending, saving, and budgeting money.
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Other

Financial Web: The Independent Financial Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents market news and commentary from financial analysts. It presents quotes, research, and more.
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Website
Other

Quote.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Market updates, news center, quotes, charts, and community features. Good information and links to other sites.
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Website
Other

Market Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes headlines, charts, news, and stock information. Everything you need to follow the U.S. marketplace.
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A View on Cities: New York: Wall Street

For Students 9th - 10th
Wall Street (New York)
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Graphic
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Wall Street

For Students 9th - 10th
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.