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Insightful Interaction: Visualizations

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of interactive visualizations that were produced through analysis of economic, political, and market research data. Topics are diverse, e.g., military spending and trade, immigration, consumer spending, crime, unemployment,...
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Imperial College London: Brownian Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced level description of the nature of Brownian motion. Brownian motion, a model formulated to predict matters involving uncertain elements, is related to medical imaging, fractals, robotics, aerosol particles, and stock market...
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123 Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a vast amount of information from which students can research investment options. The focus is on IPOs (Initial Public Offering). Presents a great learning opportunity for students interested in finance.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Depression and War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the Great Depression in America and the events of World War II under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Adapted from A History of US by Joy Hakim. Includes timeline, glossary, quiz, historic photographs, audioclips, links for further...
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My Perfect Resume: Data Sources on Riley Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you wanting to learn more about a company you may work for? This site from The Riley Guide provides resources to learn how to target and research potential employers.
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Fidelity Investments

For Students 9th - 10th
The Fidelity Brokerage account includes trading, market research, and many other financial services. Tied for Money.com's top rated online broker.
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Curated OER

Research in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM technology powers the BlackBerry wireless platform.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's a Wonderful Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will use the Internet to research the Roaring Twenties, The Stock Market Crash, and The Great Depression. They will also watch the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" to see how people lived through these three dramatic eras. They...
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Financial Web: The Independent Financial Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents market news and commentary from financial analysts. It presents quotes, research, and more.
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Ad Cracker

For Students 9th - 10th
In this website students can learn to create an international advertising agency. They will learn to write a brief, create a brand and position the product. They will also be introduced to the fundamentals of creative writing as well as...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Chevy Volt It's Electric!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The costs and benefits of owning an electric or hybrid car will be evaluated in this lesson. By reading and researching the history of the production of electric cars, the lesson allows students to understand how this market has developed.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Traditional Economies and the Inuit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Inuit people of northern Canada provide an example of a traditional economy. For thousands of years, Inuit parents have taught their children the survival skills needed to survive in the Arctic Circle's severe climate. Students will...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Trading and Tracking Stock Portfolios Online

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student teams will trade stocks and track the progress of their Alabama Stock Market Simulation portfolio by using spreadsheet software and the Internet. They will relate the information to a previous social studies unit on economics and...
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College Grad

College Grad: Employer Links

For Students 9th - 10th
Go directly to the entry level careers page for many of the top employers. In addition, many sites provide additional company information that is invaluable in preparing for the interview, including product information and market...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comparative Economic Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will work in cooperative learning groups to examine the similarities and differences in capitalism, socialism, and communism. They will do research to meet specific requirements of elements that must be included in a...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Comparative Economic Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the economic systems of a communist country and a third-world country and compare them to the US, guided by questions and using information from the CIA World Factbook website.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Will College Cost Me?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research the cost of college by comparing a 2-year and a 4-year institution via the Internet. Students will follow-up with a presentation and prepare a monthly budget. This lesson plan contains a financial aid component.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Maintained by Michigan State University, this comprehensive directory has a "strong emphasis on regional trade and statistics resources." A great source for news on world-wide business.
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Internet Telephony

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of Internet Telephony Magazine. The online version basically offers all of the latest articles and news that the print version offers, plus archived articles, buyer's guide, newsletter, and more.
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Flowing Data: Jobs Charted by State and Salary

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive look at employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Browse by state, median salary, and job category to hone in on a career choice.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Package Those Foods!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This activity provides students with the opportunity to create a food package for a specific food. The students have three components to focus on in the design of their food package. The package will have to keep the food clean, protect...
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Monster: Job Descriptions

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question asked of students. This site, sponsored by Monster.com, reviews careers open to those entering the job market. Includes a description of the job, skills and education...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Beanie Baby Habitats Collaborative Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With the booming market of "Beanie Baby" type stuffed animals being so prominent in students' lives, this project brings that interest into the classroom through the use of research, science, hands-on experiences, and technology. The...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Focus Groups Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Focus groups have been widely used by organizations and individuals to find out how their products and ideas will be received by an audience. Hector Lanz explains how focus groups work.

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