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World Facts US

World Facts: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Belize covering topics such as geography, population, government, and economy.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Honduras covering topics such as history, geography, population, government, and economy.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Tajikistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick look at facts dealing with Tajikistan, its economy, geography, and government.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Economic Forecast

For Students 9th - 10th
In early 2001, a group of the nation's top economists got together to comment on the economic slowdown in the US and predict how long it would last and what kind of an impact it would have.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Baby Boomer in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the presidential election of 1992, which included a third-party candidate, focused on the economy, and unseated an incumbent.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Revolution on the Home Front

For Students 5th - 8th
War is not confined to the battlefield. The economic consequences were great for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Find out about what British occupation meant, and how women stepped up to keep the economy going while the men...
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PBS

News Hour Extra: Trade Wars the Candidates Take a Stand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that looks at the 2004 election in the United States and the country's economic issues. Which candidate do you think has the best economic policy?
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Panic of 1837

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Panic of 1837.
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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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Curated OER

Biz/ed: Sources of Growth Where Does It Come From? [Virtual Economy]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes four essential sources of economic growth.
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US Energy Information Administration

Afghanistan Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Energy Administration gives an overview of Afghanistan with an emphasis on energy production. Includes map of Afghanistan and statistical information.
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PBS

Pbs: Electric Consumer Appliances Proliferate

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site provides a background of how the post-World War 1 US economy exploded with the advent of new electrical appliances. Offers additional links.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 2: The Ox Cart Man

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders build their knowledge of the agricultural history of the US economy and how families make choices to meet their basic needs. Students come to understand how life changes over time and identify some of the causes of those...
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Geographic

Mexico Geography Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Clim

For Students 9th - 10th
Short country profile with location, geographic coordinates, comparison of size with US states, etc.
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Other

Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Territory of American Samoa. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
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Other

Amos Web: Pumping Up the Economic Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
What is economic growth? This site not only gives a definition, but also provides a great overview of various characteristics of how economies can grow. Discusses different types of resources, possible negative effects of growth, and...
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Other

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Historical Statistics on Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed reports of US banking statistics, published annually beginning in 1934 when the federal government began keeping consistent statistical records for the U.S. economy. Also has financial data for all FDIC-insured institutions....
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Doug Levinson: What Gives a Dollar Bill Its Value?

For Students 9th - 10th
The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve,...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guam

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that has background and current information about the Territory of Guam in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Northern Marianas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Northern Mariana Islands in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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Other

The Four Bank System

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site explaining the Four Bank System in the United States. This vital part of our economy is important for students to understand, and the site provides basic explanations with links to more in depth articles.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to American Samoa, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government,...

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