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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Keep the Strike Going? Or End It? That Was the Question

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will be able to describe the circumstances around the 1998 NBA players strike, list the incentives that influenced player and owner decisions, and identify the costs and benefits the strike had on various groups.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Widget Production: Producing More Using Less

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Through this economics lesson you will learn about widget production. One of the tasks is to see how productivity can help solve problems.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Microbes: What They Do & How Antibiotics Change Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out what can happen when antibiotics and antibacterial washes and wipes are over used in this article and supporting resources and activities.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Classroom Cash Incentive Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the economy through this informative lesson. "In this lesson, you will learn how the incentive program affects the personal choices you make in class. You will also analyze how economic incentives can affect behavior."
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Incentives Influence Us

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Find out more about the concept of incentives in our economy through this lesson plan. "You will identify incentives used at home and school."
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Article
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Debit vs. Credit Card

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the differences between debit and credit cards
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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.