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BUS: Farming: It's A Fact (Ag)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create two different types of graphs from the information in the "Farm Facts" booklet (i.e., bar graph, pie chart, etc.). They calculate where your food dollars are spent (on and off farm).
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Production: Specialization and Division of Labor

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders select a product to produce. In teams, pupils participate in hands-on activities to explore the concept of specialization. They discover the differences between a division of labor and independent production. Classmates...
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Workers and the Work They Do

For Teachers K - 4th
Students view various work-related magazine pictures, choose picture randomly from stack, pantomime worker shown in picture, and answer yes or no to questions asked by classmates as they try to identify type of worker student is...
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A Society of Employees!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars differentiate the employer/employee relationship before and after the introduction of new technology through not-taking research using the Industrial Revolution as a point of reference. They explore how industry is made up...
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BBC Learning English, Working Abroad/Speaking

For Students 10th - 12th
In this working and speaking abroad worksheet, students develop specific questions related to given categories. Students are then asked to find classmates who fit into the categories and can answer the questions.
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The Progressives

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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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Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the need to maintain and protect our natural resources. In this natural resource instructional activity, students study pictures of the effects of pollution on animals and water. Students brainstorm a list of ways water...
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Various Jobs: 88

For Students 5th - 8th
In this various jobs activity, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about various jobs. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Forest Grump

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the definition of an ecosystem, its parts, and how these parts can be affected when the ecosystem is endangered. They examine dangers being faced by the Canadian boreal forest by reading "For Billions of Birds, an...
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Welding

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the career of welding through a video and conduct a brainstorming session on careers. They identify components of the workplace in their chosen career field and develop a list of potential job sites in the...
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Financial Crisis Glossary

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Secondary learners explore the background and vocabulary surrounding US and global economic crises. Originally, the instructional activity was written to address the 2008 economy, but the material and information is easily adaptable to...
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Vocabulary Building Worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary building - short vowel sounds instructional activity, students match words and definition, solve definition clues and complete fill in the blank sentences for 24 short vowel words.
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra activity, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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US Constitution And Federal/State Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers.
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Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbe Analysis in a Subarctic Setting

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the relationships between protozoa, algae and monera in freshwater, shoreline soil, and reindeer rumen. They publish reports of their findings.
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Alliterations Allowed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize and create alliterative language in both literary and commercial use. For this language arts lesson, 4th graders analyze pieces of poetry and focus on the use of imagery, personification, and figures of speech.
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Handshakes and Greetings in American Culture

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the meaning of greeting friends, acquaintances, strangers and family and learn when shaking hands is appropriate.
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International Trade

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students share ideas on international trade. They research Canadian trade agreements and European protectionism. finally students evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different topics associated with international trade.
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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 8, Lesson 1: Farming Takes Hold (pp. 184-187)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss that the movement toward farming during the 1850's to the 1870's meant for California. The economy of California is studied in relationship to the effects of farming. There are several focus questions to help...
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"The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle"

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read Sherlock Holmes silently and work together to demonstrate an understanding of the story. They participate in small group and whole class discussions and analyze Holmes' method of deducing details about an object and...
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To Market to Market

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research a product and participate in an integrated simulation of a free market economy where students will create, buy and sell a good or service. In completing this activity, 4th graders understand the concepts and...
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Commercial Success?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students share and discuss opinions regarding the tone and content of two commercials presented during Super Bowl XLI. They critique a commercial from past Super Bowls and a commercial that ran during a television show.
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Accounting -- Preparing Payroll Records

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review preparation of payroll records and practice these skills while playing games on the computer. They follow a student outline and complete online activities and quiz.

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