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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons, the...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of the Amazing Farmers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson plan, you will be taking on the role of an investigative reporter to solve the Amazing Farmer Mystery. The goal will be to use seven clues provided throughout the lesson plan in order to figure out how so few farmers can...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 3)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S. government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. For this series of three lessons, the...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Pop Goes the Housing Bubble

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will learn about a speculative bubble within the context of the U.S. real estate market.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Collecting for Fun . . . And Profit?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Art, baseball cards, coins, comic books, dolls, jewelry and stamps are just a few examples of the many things people collect. While some people collect for fun, others hope to profit. For this lesson, young scholars explore how supply...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Thats Interesting

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this word problem and solve the questions that follow. An extra challenge and an answer check are also provided.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Your 401(k): 10 Things to Find Out

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand ten important things to find out about 401K investments.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: How Your Money Grows

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Investigate how your money can grow on its own through compound interest.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Aggregate Demand in Keynesian Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines each component of aggregate demand from the Keynesian perspective. Includes a table summarizing the information in the article, review questions, and critical thinking questions.
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Website
Other

Employee Benefits Legal Site: 403(b) Plan Audit Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Talks of the recent involvement of the IRS regarding 403 (B) Plans. Gives guidelines for the employer to follow.
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Website
Other

Financial Pipeline: Interest Compounding

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a summary of compounding interest and distinguishes it from simple interest.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Economy?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of economics with an emphasis on basic economic terms and concepts.
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Handout
Other

Investor words.com: Liability Definition

For Students 9th - 10th
A very short definition for what liability is in terms of investing. Also lists some related terms.