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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Marginal Utility

For Students 11th - 12th
This website discusses the concepts of marginal utility and value, with references made to such economic philosophers as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and David Ricardo.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Labor Theory of Value

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the labor theory of value as described by Karl Marx, Adam Smith, and David Ricardo.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Abigail Smith Married John Adams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Former First Lady Abigail Adams is featured in this brief profile from The Library of Congress. Also contains a portrait of Abigail and her husband, President John Adams, as well as a photo of their home in Massachusetts.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Abigail Smith Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818 CE), wife of President John Adams and avid letter writer. Additional content includes the full text to two of her letters.
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Curated OER

Biographies: Adam Smith (1723 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed a thorough study of Adam Smith and his works.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
A medal with Adam Smith's profile image. He is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Theory of Laissez Faire [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The economic philosophy of laissez-faire was espoused by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations. Read about the concepts of this philosophy, how it pertained to American business in the late 19h century, and what the drawbacks to...
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University of Washington

Complex Dynamics in a Model of Economic Specialization [Pdf]

For Students 11th - 12th
This article provides an in-depth study of how and why there is specialization by workers in an economy, with considerable attention given to the philosophies of Adam Smith.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Adams National Historic Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of Massachusett's Adams National Historic Park, which contains over five generations of history for the Adams family. Links to more specific information about the park and traveling there are available.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
An article regarding America's mercantile system beginning in 1776.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Portrait of Abigail Smith Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait of Abigail S. Adams by Gilbert Stuart. This likeness was Stuart's only completed picture of Abigail Smith Adams. It and its companion piece of her husband, John Adams, were started in 1800 but not delivered until 1815.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Abigail Smith Adams

For Students 4th - 8th
This resource provides a brief biography of Abigail Adams (1744-1818 CE).
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Bible Study Tools

Smith's Bible Dictionary: Adam

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource defines and presents some information about Adam, the first man according to the Christian religion.
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Article
University of Nebraska Omaha

Uno Center for Economic Education: Great Economists and Their Times [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Index of influential economists and leading schools of economic thought, 1750-1950. Includes brief biographical information, a timeline, and summaries of different economic theories of the time.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: What Is Economics, and Why Is It Important?

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
By the end of this section, you will be able to discuss the importance of studying economics, explain the relationship between production and division of labor, and evaluate the significance of scarcity.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Macroeconomic Perspectives on Demand and Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the differing macroeconomic perspectives of Keynes and Say.
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Other

Bristol University: Toynbee's Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of lectures on the Industrial Revolution, written by one of the most famous economic historians of the nineteenth century.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bishop Joseph Butler

For Students 9th - 10th
Joseph Butler (May 18, 1692 O.S. - June 16, 1752) was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal identity....
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Thomas Malthus

For Students 9th - 10th
The Victorian Web provides a brief biography of the Victorian economist Thomas Robert Malthus, focusing on his views on population growth. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
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Other

Applit: Resources for Appalachia Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resources for readers and teachers of Appalachian literature for children and young adults that includes lesson plans, texts, bibliographies, and so on.
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University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents extensive information for learning about and teaching evolution including an in depth course "Evolution 101", teaching materials, and a resource library.
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Other

The National Soccer Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Find your favorite Hall of Famer in this extensive list. A brief biography is included for each player.

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