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Other

National Council for the Social Studies: The Founding Entrepreneurs

For Students 9th - 10th
Our nation was built on the ingenuity and drive of entrepreneurs. From colonial times until today, entrepreneurs have innovated and developed new products and services which resulted in our economy having the fastest development of all...
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Article
Other

Entrepreneur: Taxing Matters

For Students 9th - 10th
This Entrepreneur Magazine article provides "Everything you wanted to know about payroll taxes, and then some," and includes a good explanation of FICA (social security and medicare) withholding.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Reid Hoffman

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Reid Hoffman, Internet Entrepreneur and founder of LinkedIn with investiments in over 80 internet startup companies.
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 8: Economics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module prepares students for the state test in Social Studies Economics portion, including organizing information with Tables and Charts, Entrepreneurs, and Saving. Lesson includes video tutorial, interactive review games, and...
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Garvey, Marcus

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about Marcus Garvey, newspaper entrepreneur and advocate of black pride and separatism.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Rewards and Challenges of Self Employment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the rewards and challenges of self-employment.
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Other

Women in History: Madame c.j. Walker

For Students 3rd - 8th
This biographical sketch from the Lakewood Public Library includes facts, accomplishments, and links to websites for further research.