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Smithsonian Institution

Cold War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
The Cold War was not necessarily always cold in temperature, but the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union sure was frigid! Scholars read various passages, view exhibition graphics, and observe an artifact from the...
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ProCon

Minimum Wage

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The first ever minimum wage in America was set at 25 cents per hour in 1938 and has been steadily, if slowly, increasing ever since. Using the provided website, pupils decide if the United States should further increase the federal...
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ProCon

Illegal Immigration

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should immigrants who illegally reside in the United States be eligible for citizenship? With information about undocumented immigrant population estimates, sanctuary cities, and unaccompanied immigrant children, pupils consider the pros...
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ProCon

Gold Standard

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
If all the mined gold in the world was melted across a football field, it would rise 5.4 feet. That's just one interesting fact pupils learn when using the debate topics website to determine if the United States should return to a gold...
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ProCon

Should Recreational Marijuana Be Legal?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Almost 600,000 Americans are arrested each year for marijuana possession. Pupils decide if marijuana should be legalized for recreational use after reading state-by-state laws and the top pro and con arguments. The resource also includes...
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American Museum of Natural History

Saving Species

For Students 6th - 12th
Some scientists dedicate their lives to researching and protecting endangered species. An online lesson teaches about three scientists around the world who do just that. They learn about spiders, mollusks, and reptiles from North...
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Northern Illinois University

Tagalog: Philippine Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Search through this site for an extensive look at the Philippine economy. Navigate by clicking on the topics on the left margin. There are links to outside sites for more information.
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Other

Embassy of Jordan: The Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the status of the economy in Jordan. In addition to standard statistics, there is information on the role of the government in the economy and legislative and regulatory reform.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Economy and Industry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the economy of Japan, which is based mainly on manufacturing. You can also find out about their agriculture and transportation systems from this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs will give you an introduction to the economy of Israel. Use the blue toolbar on the top of the screen to read in more detail about foriegn trade, the public sector, wages, industry, and...
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Other

Great Lakes Information Network: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site consists of economic information about various midwestern states and industries. Site can be used for students to conduct research. Various aspects about the midwestern economy are included.
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Information Technology Associates

Theodora: Maldives: Economy 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
This information on Maldives' economy is from the 2007 CIA fact book. Find out what else keeps Maldives going besides tourism.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Brazil : The Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has thorough, detailed information on Brazil's economy. The first page is an overview. Click on "forward" for more detailed information. Includes information in all facets of Brazil's history from 1500 to the present day.
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Other

Latin Focus: The Economy of Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Latin Focus provides a diverse selection of pages dealing with the economy of Columbia. Topics range from the stock market to unemployment.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Pursuing an Economy That Works for All of Us

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minneapolis branch of the Federal Reserve Bank system. It has a wealth of financial information and data, information about the banking system and the state of the economy, and financial education resources.
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Tutor2u

Tutor2 U: Economies of Scope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an explanation of several factors that impact mass production. Primarily, the concept of economies of scope is explored.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Old Ideas at Work in the New Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis discusses how some old ideas at that time were helping the new way of running the economy. It also tells why a change was made. (Published June 1, 2000 )
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: Japanese Economy & Industry

For Students 3rd - 6th
A short description of Japanese economy and industry which details on what the Japanese manufacture, what their specialties are and more.
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The Economist

The Economist: Russia's Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on Russia's economy since 1998.
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The Economist

The Economist: Russia's Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on Russia's economy since 1998.
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Other

Ottoman Empire: The Economy of the Ottoman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise review of the historical economy built by the Ottoman Empire. What drew many western Europeans to the region for trade?
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NSTATE

Netstate.com: Economy of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
The economy of Arkansas is the focus of this site. Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and the service industry are each discussed.

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