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Nielsen Norman Group: The Use and Misuse of Focus Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the pros and cons of using focus groups in advertising, marketing, and system development. (Published January 1, 1997)
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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
Learners 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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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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Radio Advertising Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site filled with information about radio advertising. Find out how to advertise, get some advertising ideas, check out advertising research, and more.
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Best Evidence Encyclopedia: Middle and High School Reading

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for opportunities to improve your readers or to help your readers get ahead? BEE presents a number of programs that have been evaluated by their researchers to bring educators the best programs on the market. Learn about programs...
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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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Red Herring: The Business of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
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Nerd Wallet: Beginners Tips for Evaluating Stock Performance

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to understand explanation of how to judge how individual stocks are performing, and which ones might be the best investments for specific buyers.
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Treaty Establishing the European Community

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the "Treaty establishing the European Community as Amended by Subsequent Treaties: ROME, 25 March 1957." Links are provided for each article.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: European Union

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
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Website
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Emerging Technologies: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
The advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a source for energy production are outlined. There is still much to be done in research and development before this energy source can be marketed widely.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Nuclear Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Nuclear fission energy accounts for a large portion of energy production worldwide. New plants will use improved technologies. There is also research underway to explore how to harness the energy produced from nuclear fusion, but this...
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Government of West. Australia: Fisheries

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page from the Government of Western Australia provides fishing regulations and related information as well as links to recreational and commercial fishing, research and market development in West Australia.
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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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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...

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