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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Fallen Giant

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the economic concepts related to the fall of Enron in order to begin unraveling this complex scandal. They do research in small groups to identify such things as the Securities Exchange Commission.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Special Report: Corporate Corruption: Enron

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the corporate corruption that plagued the business world during George W. Bush's administration. Includes brief descriptions of all of the major corporate scandals: Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, ImClone, and many others. Plus a list...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sarbanes Oxley Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides background and an informative list of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Written in common language so it is easy to understand.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Bigger Than Enron

For Students 9th - 10th
What went wrong? PBS examines the Enron scandal and its lasting effects. Included is a collection of articles that deal with the growing problem of corporate fraud.
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Handout
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnagie Endowment: Roots of Corporate Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article that dissects the causes of corporate corruption. Looks at the greed and dishonesty often at the center of corporate scandals. Author looks at the issue from more of a standpoint of human nature than from penalties and...