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Website
US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on China's economy and use of energy.
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Primary
Other

Oecd: Millennium Development Goals [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a list of goals and targets set forth for the new Millennium as decided by the Millennium Declaration which was signed by 189 countries worldwide. Some of the goals involve topics such as improving primary education,...
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: High Tech Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high tech aspects of modern Japan are explained by products, such as cellular phone, game machine, bullet train, high tech eco products and dog language translator. The...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Farmers in Peril

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, the sparse life of the rural farmer in India is compared to the wealth of consumer goods available to wealthier city dwellers.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Benin: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Benin and its trading partners. See how the World Bank is helping Benin develop a more robust economy. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Although civil war has threatened Burundi's economy in the past, see how the country is overcoming those problems and is on its way to developing a stronger economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Chad: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive look at the economy of Chad. Read about the development of its petroleum reserves, although most are dependent on agriculture. A chart is included. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Fiji: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Current information on the economy of Fiji including its exports, manufacturing, increase in tourism, and problem spots. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malawi: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Malawi is attempting to strengthen its economy and reduce corruption as a way to increase foreign investment. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Namibia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Namibia's attempts to diversify its economy to bring greater wealth to its citizens and decrease its dependence on South Africa. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Solomon Islands: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the need for rebuilding the economy of Solomon Islands. See what the country is doing and what still needs to be accomplished. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Swaziland: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Swaziland is attempting to expand its economy beyond agricultural products. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Farmer's Dilemma

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the new challenges the farmers of Ireland are facing amidst the country's economic boom.
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Website
Curated OER

Biz/ed: David Ricardo (1772 1823)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Biz/ed gives the biography on David Ricardo.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Government Spending: Why Do We Spend the Way We Do?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan reviews how the government spends money. It shows how the government's needs have changed over the years. To learn more about this area of economics use this informative website.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Azerbaijan: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the economy of Azerbaijan discusses the importance of the petroleum reserves, but also talks about the government's attempts to stabilize economy. A chart is included that displays the DP along with other parts that make...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burkina Faso: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the economy of Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. Read how Burkina Faso is attempting to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Rwanda has rebuilt its economy since the genocide of the 1990s. Current information on foreign investment, eco-tourism, and agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Starbucks Failed in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Starbucks can be found all over the world, from Shanghai to Guantanamo Bay. But Australians largely rejected Starbucks' attempted takeover, which led to an embarrassing retreat for the brand. Find out why.
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Website
Other

World Bank: Doing Business: Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a snapshot of Bangladesh's ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for the multiple economic topics such as starting a business,...
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Public Goods Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an excellent explanation of the economic concept of public goods. The Auburn University site is part of a dictionary of political economic terms.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The High Cost of Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet an activist who works to help the struggling farmers of rural India, in this video from Wide Angle. [2:30]
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Albania: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough accounting of Albania's economy with emphasis on its attempts to strengthen it over the past ten years. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
Other

El Salvador's Coffee

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find a history of coffee exportation and plantation life in El Salvador. You can also find a general overview of El Salvador including government, geography, religion, labor, and culture.