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Introduction to Capitalism



Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing two brief videos with contrasting perspectives about capitalism and free markets.



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Kit: Economics in U.S. History: A Media Literacy Kit
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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Economics, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School, College

Media Type(s)

Feature Film

Author(s)

Chris Sperry & Cyndy Kramer

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)