3.9 - Formation of World Economies

Starting a Business (2005)

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Got a great idea? So do Chloe, Andy, Mia, and Jamaal. Join them as the go from eating a cookie to starting their own cookie business. Discover how market research and a business plan can help you own and operate a business in your community.

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Primary
Elementary
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00:23
Starting a Business

U.S. Industries & Resources (2005)

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Discusses how natural resources in different regions of the United States have started different industries - and how dozens of business have been created within those industries. Examines the free market economy, domestic and international trade, and how people use both to satisfy their wants and needs.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
U.S. Industries & Resources

What is Ecomonics? (2005)

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Explores the basic concepts of economics and viewers will learn about how people play an important role as both consumers and producers. Also discusses wants and needs, goods and services, and scarcity and demand.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
What is Ecomonics?

Learning About Natural Resources (2003)

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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle are meaningless words to students who do not have a clear understanding of the importance of natural resources. In this engaging production students first learn about the three types of natural resources: inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Learning About Natural Resources

New York's Land and Natural Resources

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New York is a beautiful state rich in valuable natural resources that help make it a perfect location for a variety of industries and businesses. Readers will examine how the environment and resources of New York have shaped its history and industry. This engaging volume contains maps, primary sources, and photographs from New York State's fascinating backstory of development and expansion.

New York's Land and Natural Resources