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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Back to School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Perhaps it's time to consider further education or training. In today's job market, the competition is fierce. Applicants are more qualified and better educated than their counterparts of only a few years ago. Many times, the only way to...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign of 1828 was heated and bitter. Read about the man who was elected, Andrew Jackson, his background, and the basis of his administration.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Start of the Space Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the USSR's launch of Sputnik and the galvanizing effect it had on America's motivation to fund aerospace research. NASA was soon formed and more funding was put in place for public education in the sciences and math.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Theories Behind the Extinction of Neanderthals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the discovery of Homo neanderthalensis and describes the different theories that have been put forward to explain why Neanderthals became extinct.
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Robert Schenk, PhD

Cyber Economics: The Theory of Few Sellers

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of monopoly, oligopoly and duopoly, focusing on the interdependence of firms in an oligopoly, shown through the use of a game tree how these firms are tempted towards the practice of collusion.
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The Nation: Copyright Monopolies

For Students 9th - 10th
This magazine article discusses the 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act and its impact on society, public domain, the First Amendment, and monopolistic power in the USA. (Feb. 17, 2003)
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Inc.: Pointers on Putting Together Your Business Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Prepration is needed before a business plan is written. This article, written in April 2000, will give tips on what to keep in mind when writing a plan.