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  The Government Energy Budget: A Simulation

  This simulation encourages students to weigh the relative merits of various energy sources and envision the future of energy use in the United States. Each year, the Department of Energy (DOE) spends about $4 billion on research and...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Energy Use and Conservation, Governance
  Subject:Science, Economics, Social Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  The High Cost of Traffic Congestion to Montreal's Economy - Montreal Gazette

  An article from the Montreal Gazette on true cost of traffic. An interview with a commissioner from Canada's Ecofiscal commission that details all the environmental, personal, and economic costs of traffic with an introduction to the...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Energy Use and Conservation, Transportation
  Subject:English / Language Arts, Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Business Education
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Tobacco Control Lesson 3.1: Shop Around

  Students will learn how tobacco is advertsied in different ways throughout their community. Using TIGed Collaborations, students can learn how tobacco is advertised in other parts of the world. This activity is part of TeenNet's...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Health
  Subject:Economics, Health & Wellbeing, Business Education
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Transportation in a Global Market

  In this lesson, students will learn how to meaure distances on a map and practice finding countries on a world map. Students will examine the global market by tracing the supply chain for a single pair of jeans from raw materials to a...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation, Globalization
  Subject:Geography, Economics, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Triple Bottom Line - The Economist

  A short article outlining the triple bottom line approach; taking into account people, profit and the planet.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  What is a Green Job?

  This lesson will introduce students to green jobs by defining the sector and outlining what qualifies as a green job and will help students to understand why green jobs are important. As our economy continues to struggle, and while...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics
  Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Technology and Skilled Trades, Career Education
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  What's Happening Out There?

  This is a Student Reading 5 from "Climate Change: Connections & Solutions". This resource discusses examples of climate change solutions undertaken by governments and businesses including international collaboration,...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Taking Action
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Why Marrying Ecology and Economics is Essential - New Scientist

  A news articles that emphasizes the importance of considering the economic value of ecosystem services and the importance of ecological economics. Link:...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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