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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: What Does the Nation Consume?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This instructional activity will focus on what the nation consumes and how that is measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In the United States, the goods and services produced for household consumption account for about two-thirds of...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students will watch a Paul Solman video of an interview of Yoram Bauman, the Stand up Economist....
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Securities and Exchange Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that was established in June 1934 as an independent government agency to enforce federal securities laws to regulate the Stock Market and to prevent fraud.
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Website
Other

Teach Me Finance: Finance Tutorials

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to learn basic financial concepts? Teach Me Finance offers easy-to-use tutorials that introduce learner's to financial literacy.
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyperhistory.com: Timelines of the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this timeline of the Great Depression and gather information about this era in United States History. Short, interesting paragraphs summarize U.S. and world events with an emphasis on economic issues.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Wall Street Crash

For Students 9th - 10th
Features interesting facts and information on the story of the history and events in the 1929 Wall Street Crash and Black Tuesday.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Causes of the Wall Street Crash

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the causes and effects of the 1929 Wall Street Crash.
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Other

Investorwords: Shareholders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a definition of the word shareholders, in addition to many other financial vocabulary.
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Other

State of Michigan: Reminiscences of the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with a nice personal touch. Memories from four individuals about their time spent during the Great Depression years in the 1930s.
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Activity
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource gives an overview of banking, specifically banking law and regulation.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Panic of 1893

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief discussion of the Panic of 1893, what set off the crisis, the national effects, as well as the consequences in Ohio.
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Website
Other

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
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Glass Steagall Banking Act of 1933

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts about the Banking Act of 1933, or the Glass-Steagall Act. It prohibited commercial banks from engaging in the investment business and created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Activity
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Great Depression Begins 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Great Depression and its causes.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Saving and Investing

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to get in the habit of saving for the short and long term while maintaining a comfortable quality of life. Explore the reasons for saving and investing and the difference between the two. Includes a classroom guide.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at Herbert Hoover as he became president in 1929. Read about his political experience, and see what was about to sink his presidency.
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Article
Other

Sec: Invest Wisely an Introduction to Mutual Funds

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Securities Exchange site provides a checklist of items investors need to evaluate about mutual funds. Discusses why one should invest in mutual funds, different types of mutual funds, and much more.
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Livestock Agent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides good beginning information about the job, but with the understanding that the specific information such as salary, etc., is from New Zealand. Use the navigation bar on the left to see more information.
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Website
USA Today

Usa Today: Money

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Monetary Policy Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very thorough definition of the economic concept of monetary policy. The explanation is by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Nebraska, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1904 of Nebraska showing the capital of Lincoln, major cities and towns, railroads, and rivers. "Nebraska - Territory organized in 1854; admitted to statehood in 1867. Area, 15,378 square miles, and population 1,067,000....