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Marketplace: Let's Go Euro! With the start of the new year in 2002, the 12 members of the European Union launched a single currency across their borders, replacing individual ... Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 10/23/2002

Why do we need money? Think about Ebay! The students investigate money--its purpose and functions. They complete an exercise, using the online acution site Ebay, to learn why money is critic... Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 01/12/2006

Marketplace: The Argentina Barter Fair In April 2002, Argentina's economic situation seemed to be getting worse and worse. Banks closed for nine days before reopening on April 29, 2002. How... Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 12/23/2008

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Focus on Economic Data: The October Inflation Rate - November 16, 2005 Explore the connection between the economic indicators and real-world issues. These lessons typically can be done in one class period. Grade: 9-12    Published: 11/16/2005

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