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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: Basic Economic Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
This list of basic economic terms and concepts includes definitions of value, utility, and wealth.
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Other

Economic Glossarama: Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
This economic glossary provides a definition of supply, and 2000 other economic terms and concepts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Definition, Measurement, and Functions of Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This information is intended for AP Macroeconomics students or for those taking college macroeconomics. This lesson reviews key terms and calculations related to the definition, measurement, and functions of money. Topics include the...
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Other

Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Costs and Benefits of 'The Three Little Pigs'

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Find out what the definition of a cost and a benefit is in terms of the economy when using this site. "When making a decision, young scholars should consider the costs and the benefits of that decision."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Anarcho Capitalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of anarcho-capitalism, with links to definitions of terms and other concepts involved. Includes a section on the arguments for and against anarcho-capitalism, as well as links to additional resources.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
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Other

Amos Web Gloss Arama: Opportunity Cost

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides readers with a definition and explanation of the concept of opportunity cost. Gives great details and compares the term with similar concepts.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Urbanization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a great overview of the term urbanization. It is clearly written and has links to definitions that are unfamiliar to readers. A great starting place to learn about urbanization.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Urban Planner

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia page briefly provides the definition of an urban planner and provides links to related terms.