Marketplace: Doing Business in Afghanistan
In May 2002, delegates from governments, international companies, and financial institutions met at a United Nations conference in Tehran to discuss t...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 02/26/2009


Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 3)
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S. government policies have also had a considerable impact on th...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 02/05/2008


No Fireworks on the 4th of July
This lesson explores the differences between public and private goods.
Grade: 6-8    Published: 01/12/2006


Competition Works in Our Flavor
Competition provides benefits for consumers. First, more competition means consumers have more choices of goods and services. Second, when more firms ...
Grade: 3-5 6-8    Published: 08/11/2009


Dumptown, USA: Making a Ton of Difference
The amount of trash produced in the United States is mounting with each passing year. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult and costly to ...
Grade: 6-8    Published: 12/01/2008


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Middle School World Geography: Focus on EconomicsMiddle School World Geography: Focus on Economics
Grade: 6-8   Published: 2004
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In this lesson, the students learn how geography affects the costs of achieving an environmental goal. They remodel the classroom using a map showing several companies located along a river. They part...

Mathematics & Economics: Connections for Life - 6-8Mathematics & Economics: Connections for Life - 6-8
Grade: 6-8   Published: 2002
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Lesson 12 - Charting a Budget
In this lesson, students learn what a budget is. They construct a pie chart to show the distribution of expenses in a budget. They learn about payroll deductions and determine the impact that payroll ...

 

 
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