Curated OER
The Thin Red Line
Students explore various aspects of the subprime mortgage crisis. Through research and interviews, students, working in groups, research how race played a role in the subprime mortgage crisis and how it has affected their local community.
US Census Bureau
U. S. Census Bureau: People of Arab Descent
This report, based on the 2005 Census, details the distribution of people of Arab descent based on gender, age, marital status, country of birth, English-speaking ability, educational attainment, employment status, poverty level/family...
Other
Zona Hogar / Home Zone by Ginnie Mae
Mortgages made easy! Ginnie Mae and friends teach the basics of home ownership, mortgages, savings and investments, and interest ? all in Spanish! Excellent reading practice for intermediate Spanish learners and older ESL students ? and...
Other
National Wwii Museum: Primary Sources: Gi Bill
Find primary sources related to the GI Bill.There are pdf files that explain how the bill provides money for education, promotes home ownership, and incorporates the recently discharged servicemen back into civilian life.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Lorraine Hansberry
This is a collection of eight video lessons about Lorraine Hansberry and her famous play "Raisin in the Sun."
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Home Ownership Positives and Negatives
Peruse a few articles provided and answer several probing questions about the pros and cons to owning a home or renting a home. Create a report on the data discovered.
PBS
Pbs: p.o.v. Flag Wars (Economic Competition Between Two Social Classes)
A case study in different points of view about the process of gentrification. Explore what happens when new residents move into an older African-American neighborhood. Where realtors and buyers see run-down homes in need of...