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The Hot Dog Stand - An Annual Report
Students run a computer simulation and collect data as they work and use the data to create an annual report for their business. It is desirable for students to do this project individually, but it could be done as a class using a large...
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You Are The Farmer
Students investigate the farming business and occupations in agriculture. Basic multi-step math operations are performed in calculating some of the expenses involved in farming.
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Missouri Rice Farming
Sixth graders investigate rice farming in Missouri. In this percentages activity, 6th graders determine how much rice production has increased over time. Students find this number in percentages. Students then figure the percent of acres...
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A Blast From The Past
Students investigate ratio and proportion as they solve problems. For this algebra lesson, students calculate the percent increase on salaries and convert between decimals and percents to calculate. They rate job positions from 1936 to...