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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Overview of Bls Statistics on Unemployment

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Department of Labor provides comprehensive statistics on everything related to unemployment at the state, national, and international levels. Data is available for past years as well.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Home Ownership Positives and Negatives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peruse a few articles provided and answer several probing questions about the pros and cons to owning a home or renting a home. Create a report on the data discovered.
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Lesson Plan
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Creating a Buying Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners practice creating a buying plan and apply this strategy to provide buying advice to others.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Why Use Money? Getting What We Need

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students will compare and contrast different methods of attaining the everyday items they need. Using the Akan people of Africa as an example of bartering, students will understand three different ways of paying for goods. Discussion...