Open Oregon Educational Resources
Principles of Microeconomics: Scarcity and Social Provisioning
There’s no such thing as a free economics course, but here's a resource that is as close as you can get. Drawing on the expertise of a textbook, augmented by input from higher education economics instructors, a helpful eBook presents a...
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Religion and Globalization
High schoolers consider the influence of religious values in global perspectives. In this global issues lesson, students research noted articles and documents about globalization, discuss the implications of living in a global society,...
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The World At Your Fingertips
In this the world at your fingertips worksheet, students bring in 5 items from home that are not made in the U.S., then complete a chart, indicate on a map and answer 6 questions about imported items.
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The Crash, the Dust, and the New Deal
Students explore the Great Depression. In this American history lesson, students examine primary sources in order to research the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl, and the Neal Deal. Students study the impact on these events on...
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Globalization
In this globalization worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with global warning and phrases connected to it.
Federal Reserve Bank
The Story of the Federal Reserve: High School Lesson Plan
Is there a bank for the banks? Pupils analyze the complexities of the Federal Reserve system by breaking it down into easy-to-understand sections. Step-by-step investigation using flow charts and graphs of how the monetary system works...
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"COUNTRY" CHRISTMAS AND OTHER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Sixth graders develop an understanding of Christmas traditions of other countries and well as the United States. They discover the meaning of other holiday celebrations and utilize computers and other technology as an integral part of...
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Unit on Religion and Globalization
In this religion lesson, students examine the role of religion and globalization. They discover the differences in attitudes toward globalization in different religions. They also examine how globalization has helped to spread religion.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 15: How the Foreign Exchange Market Works
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define foreign exchange market; Describe different types of investments like foreign direct investments, portfolio investments, and hedging; Explain how the appreciating...
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Texas Gateway: Ch. 15: Demand and Supply Shifts in Foreign Exchange Markets
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain supply and demand for exchange rates, Define arbitrage, and Explain purchasing power parity's importance when comparing countries.
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Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Balance of Trade Concerns
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the meaning of trade balance and its implications for the foreign exchange market, Analyze concerns over international trade in goods and services and...
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Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Improving Countries' Standards of Living
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Analyze the growth policies of low-income countries seeking to improve standards of living; Analyze the growth policies of middle-income countries, particularly the East...