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Skeptic's Dictionary: Piltdown Hoax

For Students 9th - 10th
Was the Piltdown Hoax proof that science is "bunk" or was it just a temporary detour demonstrating the fallibility and human quality of scientific knowledge? These pages explores why so many scientists appeared to be duped by the...
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Avoiding Internet Investment Scams: Tips for Investors

For Students 9th - 10th
Worried about investment opportunities you learn about through the Internet? "Get the facts before you invest, and only invest money you can afford to lose. You can avoid online investment scams by asking and getting answers to three...
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Read Works: Invisible Thieves

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about protecting yourself from scam emails. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Combat It?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why can't so many of us shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren't worthy of others' attention? Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it.
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Practical Money Skills: Watch Out for Phishing Scams

For Students 9th - 10th
Cybercriminals are counting on us to be distracted and let our guard down. They can trick us into handing over our personal or financial information using phishing tactics.
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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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Us Department of Justice: Statutes Enforced by the Antitrust Division [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the antitrust division manual of the United States Department of Justice, this document provides the full text of the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Wilson Tariff Act, the Clayton Act, the amended Antitrust Civil Process Act, and...
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Get Safe Online: Safeguarding Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Online criminals use several techniques to steal identities. This resource provides links to other sites that deal with different types of identity theft scams such as phishing and spoofing.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General George H. Sharpe

For Students 9th - 10th
General Sharpe, born in Kingston, N. Y., February 26th, 1828, was graduated at Rutgers in 1847; studied law at Yale College; was admitted to the bar in 1854, and practiced until he entered the army in 1861 as captain in the Twentieth New...

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