Category Archives: Economics

Global Rich List

Posted on July 12, 2010 by tmarch

Go to the Global Rich List Web site. Choose a currency (Canadian dollar might be closest to the Australian dollar). Enter the amount you or  a friend might earn from a part-time job (for example someone working at a fastfood … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Fair Trade

Posted on May 18, 2009 by tmarch

“Parts” Cluster   Use clustering software like Bubble.us or Thinkature What’s the main idea or feeling? Put it in the center. Work as a class to brainstorm as much as you can about the movie. Group or connect any of … Continue reading →

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Only 100 People on Earth!

Posted on May 18, 2009 by tmarch

Watch this thought-provoking presentation and consider the following question: How does the presentation make you feel about your own existence in the world? What is it about the presentation that surprises you? How can you make a difference in the  … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Telemarketers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by tmarch

(Suitable for older students only) Do you think this is an appropriate way to deal with unwanted phone calls? Imagine that you work in a call centre and are just doing your job, how do you think you would react? … Continue reading →

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Global Debt

Posted on April 20, 2009 by tmarch

What is the current US National Debt? Based on this clock, how much did it go up in one second? Claim-Support-Question Make a claim about the topic Identify support for your claim Ask a question related to your claim

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