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Other

Texas Council on Economic Education: Building an Economy: Texas Experience [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A 14-lesson, 169-page unit on the economic history of Texas. Lessons cover the free enterprise system, the economic patterns and motivations of Native Americans and various immigrant groups, the impact of the closing of the frontier, the...
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Other

The Four Bank System

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site explaining the Four Bank System in the United States. This vital part of our economy is important for students to understand, and the site provides basic explanations with links to more in depth articles.
Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Government in the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shows the different roles that the government plays in relation to the economy. It talks about the federal budget, the different responsibilities the government has, federal efforts to control monopolies, government...
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A Mixed Economy the Us System

For Students 9th - 10th
The economic system of the United States is principally one of private ownership. This system, often referred to as a "free enterprise system," can be contrasted with a socialist economic system, which depends heavily on government...
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period

For Students 9th - 10th
The early settlers to the New World began to map strategy for their own system of government. This site details that strategy and what kinds of events spawned the idea of representative government.
Website
The World Bank

World Bank Group: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about the economy of the Central American country of Guatemala. It also discusses development and World Bank projects there.
Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Great Depression Curriculum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a curriculum guide including six lessons that help students learn about the Great Depression and the economic impact on Americans who were part of it. Features video interviews with people who...
Website
Other

The Ministry of Justice: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by the Argentine Ministry of Justice. It contains an organizational chart, action plans, project updates and data services. It also includes a link to the Civil Services Union.
Lesson Plan
University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....