PBS
Pbs Teachers: Global Trade: Trade Impasse (Lesson Plan)
A useful lesson for classes debating the value of free trade and U.S. trade policy.
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Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
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The Skyscraper Museum: The World Trade Center
A good reference for information on the World Trade Center, this page has information about the buildings, including measurements and construction dates. This would be a good place to start researching the World Trade Center.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Why Nations Trade
This lesson plan is about the reasons for International Trade.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 9: Intl Trade and Capital Flows: Critical Thinking Questions
This section provides study questions that require critical thinking skills over the content of Ch.9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
A&E Television
History.com: How the Design of the World Trade Center Claimed Lives on 9/11
After the jets hit, stairwells became the sole means of escape for thousands of WTC occupants. But design choices hampered full evacuation -- and made the descent even more harrowing. The stairs in the twin towers were a product of their...
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The North American Free Trade Agreement
With the signing of NAFTA, the world's largest free trade area was created. Here the text of the Agreement, publications, and general information along with media releases and FAQs can be accessed.
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Trade Council of Canadians
Canada's role in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) are evaluated by this lobby/political action research group. The Council of Canadians is a...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Basics from key terminology to why we trade are featured alongside introductions to foundational concepts such as production possibilities frontiers, absolute and comparative advantage, trade barriers, and free trade versus protectionism.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
The Icelandic volcano spewed tons of ash into the atmosphere creating havoc for global trade. This article briefly discusses its impact on the environment and the economic consequences of the eruption. Education resources are included....
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Carnegie Council: The Voice for Ethics in International Policy
The Carnegie Council's web site discussing the ethics of war and peace, global social justice, religion in politics, and other international policy issues. They state they are nonpartisan and independent on their site.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: History of the World Trade Center [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Geology and the World Trade Center [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Tourism at the World Trade Center [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: History of the World Trade Center [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Exchange Rates and Exchange: How Money Affects Trade
Students learn how currency values are set by supply and demand, and how changes in the value of currency affect international trade. Students then find the value of the Brazilian Real in 2000 and 2002, determine whether the currency has...
PBS
Pbs America Rebuilds
A look at many of people involved in the clean up of the World Trade Center cleanup, as well as looking at those who determined what to do with the site. You will find video clips from the program on the site.
New York Times
New York Times: 9/11 Reconstruction News
[Free Registration/Login Required] Page offers a number of articles, video and other multi-media covering the World Trade Center.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water
Global exportation and importation increased when water routes opened up. This unit analyzes how this affected world trade as well as the spread of population, religion, and illness.
Library of Congress
Loc: September 11th Documentary Project
A site that captures the heartfelt reactions, eyewitness accounts, and diverse opinions of Americans and others in the months that followed the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
BBC
Bbc News: America's Day of Terror
This resource on the 9/11 attacks by the BBC includes information on the four hijacked planes, the World Trade Center, a diagram that lists all the companies that were located in the two towers of the World Trade Center, pictures from...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Muslim Community Center Near Ground Zero Site?
Website presents research and non-partisan arguments of controversial issues focusses on the pros and cons of building a Muslim Community Center at the site of the World Trade Center. Archived material.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Learn about the National September 11 Memorial and Museum's mission, design, memorial name wall, and more. Site also includes teaching materials, a time line, information on the World Trade Center, and various photos and video clips for...
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