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Assessment
Carolina K-12

Practice Test of Economics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
From scarcity and supply and demand to entrepreneurship and the stock market, here you'll find a multiple-choice assessment that includes 34 questions covering all the major concepts of a traditional economics course. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Origins of the Cold War, 1945-1949

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the early years of the Cold War and the origins of containment. Both supporters as well as critics are probed to examine the differences that emerged in the months following the end of the war in Europe. This...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Look! You're Wearing Geography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore economic systems. In this economics lesson, 6th graders discover global markets. Students work in small groups to identify where their clothing and materials originated. Students locate countries on a map and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Financial Plans

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create an economic system based on responsibility and caring. In this economics and character lesson, students receive Character Currency and practice using the money for a good cause. Students brainstorm charities they would...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ECONOMIC SYSTEM

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify two American industrialists within the United States during the second half of the 19th century. They use specific examples, compare and contrast how these two industrialists were successful in their market. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arkansas- Economic System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate how the six natural regions of Arkansas work together to form the economic system of the state. They read a paragraph and articles about the state and complete an activity that demonstrates interdependence. They...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pros and Cons of Advertising

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders compare and contrast television commercials. They write paragraphs explaining how different company commercials for the same product can confuse consumers.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Consumer Price Index. Constantly updated.
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Website
Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 6: 1865 1898: Development of the Middle Class

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The development of the middle class is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Handout
Other

Sukromne Gymnazium: The Study of Economics [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
An introduction to basic concepts in beginning economics.
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.