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Cowboy Tourism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students disucss the role the tourist industry played in popular perceptions of cowboys and Indians. They discuss the image of cowboys, as it is presented in fashion and contemporary advertisements. Students read about a town in Montana...
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Writing to Persuade

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students write to persuade. They write about something they are going to sell, who their target market will be, and 2 reasons why someone should purchase their product.
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Places and Production

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the economy and the market value of goods. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between domestic goods value and international good value. The define and identify the importance of GDP or Gross Domestic...
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Best Practices of Technology Integration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study how a type of product is advertised. In this product advertisement lesson, students research a specific product and its advertisement. Students create a market research survey based on their peers preferences. Students...
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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. In this Current Events lesson plan, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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Brain Drain Signals Trouble at Technology Companies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of turnover. In this turnover lesson, students read an article about executives leaving their business. Students discuss the benefits of turnover. Students create their own business and list the ideal...
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Population Demographics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils pretend they are entrepreneurs to help create a positive mentality.  In this entrepreneurship activity students complete several activities to see how to market and advertise to a certain age group.
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Travel By Design Brochure Creation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders create a travel brochure using computer software and the Internet.  In this foreign country lesson, 12th graders create a travel brochure as a marketing tool in order to attract potential clients and guests to their...
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Working in T.V.

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars investigate the job market through Internet research.  In this occupational instructional activity, students discuss and investigate different television related jobs they would be interested in working.  Young scholars...
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Plan for Your Future

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students participate in ongoing learning experiences for future success. In this planning future lesson plan, students discuss training requirements for today's job market and possible future plans. Students write a description of their...
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Economies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners discover different economic systems. In this global economy lesson, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other systems. This...
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Remote Control

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the business of sports. In this current events lesson, students discuss the sale of Manchester United to an American businessman. Students listen to a lecture about branding and marketing. Students may research British...
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New super-sweet tomato hits the shelves!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the growth of the new tomato in the United Kingdom. In this Agriculture instructional activity, 7th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a discussion in pairs about...
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India and the Caste System in 200 B.C.E.

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Many young people know India had a caste system that prevented social mobility and structured Indian society. The connections between the caste system and economics may not be as clear, however. A reading, chart activity, and PowerPoint...
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Athens and Olive Oil

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Athens had olive oil—and lots of it! However, it needed wheat from the Egyptians. Understanding how societies get what they need through advantage and trade can be complicated. A scripted role-play exercise and in-class production...
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How Do You Profit From Trading Stocks?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students see how to calculate the gains and losses of their stock portfolios. They use basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the old-fashioned way.
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Firm in the Middle

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Firm in the Middle worksheet, learners analyze a diagram and answer several questions, then they look at a model and write about examples that could fit into it.
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Stock Tables: Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate how to read stock tables and research stock tables in newspapers or on the Internet. They discuss how they would invest $1000 in stock, examine how to keep track of their shares online, and complete a worksheet in...
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Monetary Policy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Monetary Policy worksheet, students solve problems with varying reserve requirements and interest rates, then complete balance sheets for the Federal Reserve Banks.
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Campus Parking

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this Campus Parking worksheet, students try to solve the problem of parking by applying a variety of economic theories to come up with the best (or most equitable) solution.
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We Love to Read!

For Teachers K - 6th
Students find ways to share their favorite books. For this reading strategies lesson, students advertise books, create a top ten countdown, give a video book talk, simmer story stew, make book medals, play name that book, design a...
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Psychographics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
This advertising PowerPoint displays the Values and Lifestyle program of target audiences. It lists the attributes of each audience group such as: Survivors, Sustainers, Belongers, Emulators, I-Am-Me, Experiential, Societally Conscious,...
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Stock Ownership & The Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, discuss, define and write about several basic economic terms. They create a PiCoMap that reflects the concepts they have discussed and explain the risks and benefits of owning stock.
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Price Controls: Agriculture and Fisheries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy as cases in which governments try to correct market failure. They complete a question and answer sheet.

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