The Ascent of Money: How Insurance Has Shaped Our World
Source: PBS / WNET /Ascent of Money | Type: lesson / video
In this media-enhanced lesson utilizing clips from THE ASCENT OF MONEY, students will be introduced to the concept of insurance and the role it has played in determining the world’s political and economic landscape since its inception in the 18th century. A Culminating Activity asks students to compare and contrast the insurance systems of several different nations based upon what they’ve learned throughout the lesson about the relative pros and cons of varying approaches.
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