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Mini Economy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders listen as the teacher explains the Mini Economy to be activated in the classroom in the next few weeks. They examine how they to apply for jobs, make money, determine how to save it, and how monetary mishaps occur...
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Turn off your Engines!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore how idling vehicles contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. They conduct a survey of idling in their community. Students calculate and develop corresponding graphs of the carbon dioxide produced...
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Exploring Machine Trapunto

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This machine quilting class will teach you how to add beautiful trapunto effects without having to make tiny slits in the back of your quilt. (Shops and teachers may use this description in their announcements, flyers, etc.)
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Up, Up and Away

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are presented with the problem of: Do all liquids evaporate at the same rate? The lesson contains adequate background information for the teacher. They participate in a lab experiment in order to test the scientific...
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How To Get Clear On Water

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate different systems that are used to purify water. They have class discussion about the benefits and challenges that different countries would face with the implementation of the systems. Students explain the...
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Not Your Average Average

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover that if a distance is traveled in two or more segments at different average speeds, you cannot average the average speeds. Instead the total distance traveled must be divided by the total elapsed time. Students practice...
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Bookkeeping 101

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars state the important questions that must be answered through the use of expense records. They design and test a method for recording business expenses.
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Where Does Earth's Heat Come From?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students try to determine how the Earth is heated by the sun and other sources. In groups, they identify the other sources of energy and discover why different parts of the world are heated differently during the year. They complete an...
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We're On A Mission!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the Mars Exploration Rover mission. In groups, they design their own mission while participating in a webquest. They write an essay using the information they gathered to propose their mission to the President. They...
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"Ricercare" from Musical Offering by J.S. Bach

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students sing pounds or partner songs. They listen for one melody in a polyphonic texture. Afterward, they use a pencil to draw the "shape" of the melody on paper.
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Modeling Celestial Motion

For Students 7th - 12th
In this modeling celestial motion instructional activity, learners fill in the blank about the motion of celestial bodies: planets and stars. Students complete the blanks with information about the scientists and philosophers responsible...
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Inventions 2: The Impact

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils research inventors and inventions and their impacts. In this invention lesson plan, students research inventions and their affects in good and bad ways.
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MOBILITY, Traveling Lightly: What’s My Footprint?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...
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Geometry Digital Blogging Books

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students observe geometric shapes in their everyday lives.  In this middle school/high school mathematics instructional activity, students use their cell phone to record and publish their observations about the geometric shapes they...
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Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism lesson, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of...
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Regrouping With Remediation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete multiplication, addition, and subtraction problems that all contain regrouping. In this regrouping lesson plan, 4th graders complete worksheets not provided.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Banking Basics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An online publication on banking basics. It explains what a bank is, what the different types of banks are, how to choose a bank, and how banks work. It also explains about checks, electronic banking, credit cards, debit cards, and the...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Money Basics Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of money basics by taking this quiz.
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Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Working With Your Accountant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site advises small business owners when to hire an accountant to help with financial statements. Links for selecting an accountant and preparing financial statements for an accountant are included.
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New Talk: Do We Need a Basic Rewrite of No Child Left Behind?

For Students 9th - 10th
New Talk provides an online forum where a panel of non partisan experts in their field discuss relevant domestic issues of today. This discussion focuses on the No Child Left Behind Act and what needs to be done about it. Can it be...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Linked in Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, learn how to create and maintain an account on this popular networking and career-focused social media site.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Windows Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with 15 links to information plus a quiz on how to use Microsoft Windows. Links are on such topics as: Navigating Windows, Working with Files, Common Computer Tasks, Adjusting Your Settings, Understanding User Accounts, and more.
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Bankrate

Bankrate: Checking Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic information on types of checking accounts. This site describes types of checking accounts, ABC's of ATM's, fee's and protecting your account.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Checking and Savings Accounts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Practical Mathematics begins with the basic checking and savings account and how to reconcile a checking account statement. Simple and compound interest are demonstrated in this step by step flipchart.

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