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3-2-1 Blast Off!
Fifth graders work cooperatively in groups to assemble and launch a rocket.
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Grew to the West
In this westward growth activity, learners use lyrics given to follow along with the song "Grew to the West," filling in blanks to answer simple questions throughout. Students then answer 10 additional questions about the song. Song link...
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Hey Friend, Can You Lend Me Some Money?
Students examine credit and discuss that it is a loan and must be paid back. They explain the costs and benefits of using credit. They also practice filling out a credit application.
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Descriptive Words
Learners use descriptive words in writing. In this descriptive words lesson, students learn to show instead of tell. Learners enter into a discussion of adjectives and adverbs, then add descriptive words to sentences to make vivid word...
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Question of the Day Counting
First graders answer daily questions, then count to see how many responded with yes or no. They record their answers in math journals and discuss the results.
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Consumer Education, ESOL
Students discuss types of housing, cost, location and terminology used in classified ads. They write a paragraph describing their image of the ideal home then exchange papers and edit each other's work.
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Need vs. Wants in Creating Sustainable Communities
Ninth graders create a T chart of their needs and wants. In this environmental science lesson, 9th graders brainstorm ideas on how to create a sustainable community. They decide what they would give up and keep to make the community...
Curated OER
Percent Applications
In this percent applications worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems that involve calculating percentages. A reference web site is given.
Other
Debt: Auto Loan: New & Used Car Loan Options
This website outlines the potential sources where loans can be obtained in order to purchase a vehicle as well as the different types of auto loans.
Read Works
Read Works: Getting a Car
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a family decision to purchase a car. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Car Loan Project
Each student will buy (hypothetically) a car that will need to be financed. The student will need to look at different options and decide which will be the best choice for his situation. The student will need to find an advertisement for...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Racing With the Sun Creating a Solar Car
Students use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar powered car. Several options exist, though we recommend the "Junior Solar Sprint" (JSS) Car Kits that can be purchased with direction from the federal...
Other
Americans Well Informed on Automobile Retailing Economics: Auto Financing 101
Information on financing a car purchase, including tips, a financing calculator, and a quiz.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Auto Service Contracts and Warranties
Help students understand if/when to purchase service contracts or warranties for their cars.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Future Life: Let's Get Real
This lesson requires students to select a career and explore the requirements for their potential job. They will work with a reality life situation of married versus single, number of children and challenge events. Students will...