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Grades 9-12

The Panic of 1893 and the Election of 1896

ESSENTIAL DILEMMA Were the contradictory responses political leaders had to the panic of 1893 driven more by economic/political self-interest or...
Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Budgeting, Business Cycles…
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Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

In this economics lesson, students will learn that Medicare was the fulfillment of what was believed to be Social Security.
Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Insurance, Roles of Government
60 mins
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Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security

In this economics lesson, students will examine the creation of Social Security.
Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution, Roles of Government
90 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Rhetoric

In this economics lesson, students will learn about Rhetoric and how it effects the economy. 
Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Credit
45 mins
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Grades 9-12

Political Beliefs and the Federal Budget

In this economics lesson, students will examine political forces influencing the federal budget.
Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government
90 mins
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Grades 9-12

Compound Interest

In this personal finance lesson, students will compare simple and compound interest on savings.
Key Concepts: Interest, Saving
60 mins
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Grades 9-12

The Hidden Costs of College

College costs have escalated over the past two decades, and many students are relying on student loans to cover the...
Key Concepts: Budgeting, Choice, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Powerball Economics | Lesson Demo

Professor Richard MacDonald of St. Cloud University demonstrates a lesson on Powerball Economics at a workshop organized by the Indiana...
Key Concepts: Risk and Return
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