The Economist
The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan
A profile of Japan that includes links to recent articles about Japan from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major exports...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Rising or Falling Interest Rates Might Affect You
Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits. Explains interest rates as related to personal finance by actions of the Federal Reserve Bank.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
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....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pende
The Pende occupy a territory that extends from the banks of the Lutshima, a tributary of the Kwilu, to the Kasai. The last colonial census (1959) indicated that there were 200,000 western Pende and another 40,000 Pende in Kasai, the...
Other
Teen Analyst: Teen Financial Information
Believe it or not, most kids graduate high school lacking basic personal finance skills. That's where TeenAnalyst.com comes in. The basic idea was to give kids the information they need to become successful investors.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: "Uncertainty Principal" Checksum
This lesson plan introduced students to algorithms in the context of bank routing numbers (printed on checks). Students learn that the final digit in the routing number serves a specific purpose, and find such digits so that the routing...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
PBS
Alcatraz Is Not an Island: Indian Activisim
Part of a larger PBS site about Altcatraz and the Indian protest movement, this outlines the various AIM and Red Power actions to bring to the front Native American problems and to push for basic civil rights.
Other
Scotland.com
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
Investopedia
Investopedia: Cashier Check
Invesopedia provides a basic definition and explanation of a cashier check in banking.
Other
Teach Me Finance: Finance Tutorials
Are you looking to learn basic financial concepts? Teach Me Finance offers easy-to-use tutorials that introduce learner's to financial literacy.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Economy?
Overview of economics with an emphasis on basic economic terms and concepts.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Financial Institution
Readers of this Wikipedia entry will learn about the three basic types of financial institutions, and the services they provide.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Lessons: Special Needs
Ten customizable financial lessons designed for special needs learners.
Other
How Do I? A Practical Guide to Living in America
Miami-based law firm, Immigration Law Offices, Inc., provides information for new immigrants about basic tasks, such as finding housing, making phone calls, mailing letters, opening bank accounts, learning English, finding a doctor, and...
Other
Modern World History: Pre Industrial Society
In this textbook unit, students learn about what society and the standard of living were like prior to the Industrial Revolution. The average peasant grew their food and kept farm animals. Change took place much more slowly, but the rate...