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Are Colleges Still Affordable?
Students investigate mathematical model that compares cost of higher education to potential earnings in order to decide if the investment is a good one. They compute amount to be repaid each year for the life of a student loan and then...
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The Boys of Baraka
Students view a video about the experience of boys from West Africa in the American school system. They discover how one's environment can affect them in the classroom. They write about the experience from different points of view.
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Schools and Schoolbooks, 1780-1820
Students review 18th century New England schoolbooks to explain how changes occurred in early American education.
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Stories That Really Add Up
Students, in groups, develop math lessons for younger students that each stems from a popular student story. Group members individually develop lessons for other subject areas based on their group's story, creating interdisciplinary units.
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It's Your Life
Students make a multiple line graph showing income levels for each education level for the past 8 years and the number of people for each ethnic group and gender is compared within each education level.
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The Race to Learn
Students explore the history of education and race in the United States. By researching Supreme Court cases dealing with race and education, students examine the ways in which these cases have reflected changing social and cultural norms.
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Mapping My Pathway
Eighth graders create career portfolios, speak with the school counselor, and develop and educational plan. Individually, 8th graders discuss career options and how an educational plan can assist them in future goals. They explore...
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Value of Education: Education and Earning Power
Students explore the earning power of someone with a post-high school education. For this education and income lesson, students evaluate examples of occupations, their salaries, and education level needed for the job. Students calculate...
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An Introduction to Mental Models
Students discuss what mental models mean to them. In this teacher learning lesson plan, students read some articles and share what they learned with their group. They explain how mental models can help in education.
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All the King's Men Theme of Education
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in All the King's Men. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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That Was Then, This Is Now
Fifth graders examine the world power of the United States. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders choose a world issue and identify ways the United States could help to solve the situation. Students determine the consequences and...
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Globalization and Community Colleges
Students consider the impact of globalization on community colleges. In this education instructional activity, students establish collaborative relationships with students in other schools within the world to compare the reaches of...
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Multiple Intelligences
Students investigate Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. In this research based lesson, students compare theories of intelligences and examine the implications of using these theories in schools and society.
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Girls Speak Out
Students consider education in other countries. In this social studies lesson, students view videos of girls trying to get an education in other parts of the world. Students reflect on the challenges faced by the female students and...
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Education
In this education dialogue worksheet, learners read the dialogue aloud in pairs. Students read through 7 questions and complete online activities.
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The Importance of Liberal Arts
Students analyze the importance of receiving a liberal arts education. In this liberal arts lesson, students read about the differences between vocational training and a liberal arts education.
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Rebuild Your Community
Young scholars explore the concept of rebuilding a community after a disaster. For this rebuilding after a disaster lesson, students discuss the role of government in rebuilding a community. Young scholars discuss financial issues that...
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The Progressives
In this Progressive Era worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they read 10 descriptions identifying who or what is speaking, respond to 4 short answer questions, and explain a historical theme regarding this time period in United...
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Assistive Technology
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the use of technology in order to help students with special needs. They take part in a lesson that is designed to help a specific student with an Individual Education Plan and focus...
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Our Class
Learners discuss what they expect out of their education. After reading a story, they answer comprehension questions and match the meaning of the word to the vocabulary word. To end the lesson plan, they write a story about a time in...
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Get a Job
High schoolers brainstorm a list of items needed to have a successful career. Individually, they complete a webquest in which they identify positions they might be interested in. They also practice the interview process and how to...
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First Day Of School Lesson Plan
Students participate in a activity that is concerned about conducting activities that should be done on the first day of school. The goal of the activity is for the teacher and students to become acquainted in learning each other's...
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introduction
Young scholars participate in a lesson plan that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other paperwork...
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What Career Might Be Best For Me?
Students prioritize and match possible careers with their interests, skills, and values based on self assessments. After completing a series of checklists and evaluations on interests and abilities, students research their top choice of...