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Junior Achievement Resource Room

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
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Article
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James Gleick: Capitalism and Microsoft

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by James Gleick is a discussion of Microsoft and Capitalism. It is an example of economic theory in an applied setting. It should increase the reader's understanding of capitalism in the business world. It also includes...
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La Nouvelle Tribune

For Students 9th - 10th
La Nouvelle Tribune is a weekly business newspaper serving the country of Morocco. Written in French.
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Language Crossing: Economy of Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise overview of the economy of Ecuador including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.
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PPT
New York Times

New York Times: China's Economic Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
A slide show presentation with audio that presents China's economic power. Gives examples of how the Chinese economy is growing, in what ways their economy is growing, and whether or not it will continue to grow. (5 December 2004)
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PBS

Language Crossing: Economy of Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise overview of the economy of Peru including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Confusion Over Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do people worry about inflation? What are the economic effects of inflation?.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
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BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Can the Us Afford Hurricane Relief?

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
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BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Greece Urges Citizens to Repatriate Money

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Helena Smith discusses what is being done to alleviate Greece's economic problems. (July 24, 2011)
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The Age Company: Strength in Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines that even though Australia has an abundant supply of natural resources, they should not rely just upon those for their economic growth, but strive for greater levels of innovation.
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Other

Investment Company Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
A site to educate the public about the investment company business, encourage investment companies to operate by the highest ethical standards, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
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Website
Other

Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Equilibrium in the Ad as Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium. Topics include how to model a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium graphically as well as the relationship...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Entrepreneur in You

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website is a valuable resource in finding out more about being an entrepreneur. It contains a comprehensive lesson plan detailing what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Income Budgeting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site contains a unit on budgeting money for use by middle school teachers. Includes enrichment problems, a bibliography, and many example problems and situations.
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Website
Other

The Center for the Study of Technology and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This online magazine offers the latest news and information concerning the relationship between society and available technologies.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Circular Flow and Gdp

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations used in describing the output of an economy. Key topics include the expenditures approach, income approach, and value added approach to calculating...
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Other

Co Op America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Competition Pizza

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson that teaches about competition in the marketplace that uses student-gathered information about businesses where they live. Includes student activities and links to national standards in economics and personal finance.
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Website
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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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Build Your Community

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn about a variety of businesses and the service they provide to a community. They will build a town selecting seven business they feel would be the most important to have in order to live in this community.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Peep for All Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
Support your Economics or History curriculum with this video that introduces learners to Just Born, a candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is adapting its seasonal business model to changing times. Then, use the accompanying lesson...

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