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The Balance

The Balance: Personal Insurance: Basics to Help Understand How Insurance Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on personal insurance basics such as home, car, health,and life insurance. It also provides information about insurance companies and offers tools and calculators.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Break a Leg

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn about the basic components and terminology of individual health insurance. Students will make decisions about the value of insurance protection and you will identify trends in the cost of medical care...
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Other

Streetlaw: Family Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Beyond Salary: Benefits May Matter More Than You Think

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how job benefits--many of which are factored in pre-tax--can translate to real money in your pocket. Content brought you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Disparities in Healthcare Access

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a passage about disparities in healthcare access and answer the follow-up questions.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Other Types of Insurance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Create a presentation which informs the class on a particular type of insurance.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Healthcare Crosswords

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research important terminology associated with the insurance health care industry and explain why it is important to understand these specialized terms in order to make informed decisions on health care issues.