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The Economist

The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Rising or Falling Interest Rates Might Affect You

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
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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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pende

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Teen Analyst: Teen Financial Information

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: "Uncertainty Principal" Checksum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians

For Students 9th - 10th
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:...
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PBS

Alcatraz Is Not an Island: Indian Activisim

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Handout
Investopedia

Investopedia: Cashier Check

For Students 9th - 10th
Invesopedia provides a basic definition and explanation of a cashier check in banking.
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Other

Teach Me Finance: Finance Tutorials

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to learn basic financial concepts? Teach Me Finance offers easy-to-use tutorials that introduce learner's to financial literacy.
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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
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Financial Institution

For Students 9th - 10th
Readers of this Wikipedia entry will learn about the three basic types of financial institutions, and the services they provide.
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Lesson Plan
Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Lessons: Special Needs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ten customizable financial lessons designed for special needs learners.
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Other

How Do I? A Practical Guide to Living in America

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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eBook
Other

Modern World History: Pre Industrial Society

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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