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Consumer Report: Buy Me That Too: A Kid's Survival Guide to Tv Ads

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This video [14:45] A Kid's Survival Guide to TV Advertising from Consumer Reports Television helps children understand television advertising by showing tricks advertisers use to fool viewers, revealing facts that ads don't provide, and...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: How E Commerce Influences Consumer Choice

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson students learn decision making skills that will help them become better consumers. As consumers they have a variety of alternatives from which to choose. They learn about the importance of price information in making their...
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Annual Credit Report

For Students 9th - 10th
AnnualCreditReport.com is a federally sanctioned website that the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have set up. Here consumers can obtain a free annual credit report online, as stipulated under...
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The Consumerist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Consumerist, a subsidiary of Consumer Reports, accepts tips from consumers to cover stories people want to hear or should become aware of based on consumers interests.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Avoiding Identity Theft

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for avoiding the serious crime of identity theft. Learn how your identity can be stolen and how to protect yourself.
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Polling report.com

For Students 9th - 10th
How's the President doing? What do people think of the death penalty? Who will win the next election? This polling site offers the results of a number of national polls on a variety of topics. Most are current and include tables and charts.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Home Ownership Positives and Negatives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peruse a few articles provided and answer several probing questions about the pros and cons to owning a home or renting a home. Create a report on the data discovered.
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The Auto Channel

For Students 9th - 10th
Website contains the latest news, issues, road conditions, recalls, and reports for the car owner and auto industry.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: Sharing Secrets With Lawmakers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for the Study of Intelligence at the CIA offers a detailed report on CIA intelligence sharing with Congress. Content addresses what "Intelligence sharing" is, how it works, its impact, and more.
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Other

Kid Space: Magazing & Newspaper Articles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here are descriptions of popular magazines appropriate for young readers from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Follow linked titles to the magazines' homepages.
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Curated OER

Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, During the 2000 Election Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004, report on the announcement that Ralph Nader was going to run for President of the United States as independent candidate. Video segment accompanies the report.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Infographic: Equifax Data Breach Settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
Infographic displays information about the Equifax data breach settlement that provided up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach.
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.