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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson plan, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete...
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How did Geography Affect the Economy of the Colonies

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the impact of geography on a region. In this geography lesson, 8th graders study the themes of geography. Students write an open response to a question.
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Incentives, Profit and the Entrepreneur

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students discuss hypothetical problems associated with price and profit. They discuss the fairness of profit, how it should be measured, and the consequences of setting acceptable levels of profit.
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Geo-Journaling with CNN

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars organize daily news with this journaling activity.
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The Embodied Presidency Wilson

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students take a closer look at U.S. intervention in Mexico. In this 20th century history lesson, students examine primary documents to consider why the United States entered the Mexican War and then write DBQ essays on the topic.
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Emerging Democracies in Eastern Europe and Russia: How Are They Doing?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the success of democracies in Eastern Europe. In this government systems instructional activity, students research the implementation of democratic practices and rule in the countries of Eastern Europe following...
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Whose money is it?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform research on the Web, in books and by contacting lawyers to find out what steps the court goes through to decide who gets the money. They create a chart to illustrate what laws or policies the court follows.
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Telemarketers Rights and Yours

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students research the controversy of whether or not the National Do Not Call Registry is constitutional, and then hold a class debate. Students research the National Do Not Call Registry, the FTC, the FCC, and the most current status of...
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The Pumpkin Patch - A Venture in Agritourism

For Teachers 4th - 8th
After reading an article about how agritourism is helping boost the financial stability of local farms, middle schoolers answer comprehension questions. This is a case-study of Canadian pumpkin producers. It could be useful as a...
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International Trade Web Pages

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe how a country is currently engaging in international trade in terms of both imports and exports, as well as identifying trade barriers. They conduct research to identify the institutions and culture of a country. Using...
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Free Enterprise: A Context for Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Introduced your class to the topic of free enterprise and its relationship to personal freedom. As a class, they brainstorm the ways in which what they do affects the free enterprise system and how technology can make the transition...
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Specialization and Voluntary Exchange

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Studnets participate in a trading simulation game in which they experience the effects of trade and how trade can increase wealth.
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Toward a Sustainable Agriculture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Your class considers a case study of a sustainable agro-ecosystem and view a PowerPoint presentation about a sustainable farm. They complete a case study worksheet. Extension activities are included.
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Watching Crystals Grow

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Amazing science can sometimes happen right before your eyes! The class gets cozy as they watch crystals grow. They use Epsom salts, rocks, and food coloring to create crystals. They'll observe the entire process, documenting every step...
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Revolutionary Money

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Examine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included. 
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An Experiment With the Cuisenaire Rods

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Here you'll read about a teacher who conducted several experiments to determine the effectiveness of Cuisenaire Rods. Each activity is described along with the teacher's findings. Are cuisenaire rods effective? Try using them and find out.
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Income and Outcomes

For Teachers 8th
Bring financial literacy into your classroom. Learners use peer support to reflect on their spending and how it reflects their income and their values.
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Lesson 7 How Do You Pick Winners?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students see how to identify companies that likely have high growth potential in the fast-growing industries. They gain experience in finding companies that will be winners for the Global Stock Game
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Ideas for Resources: Geology Lab Manual

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The link to Ideas for Resources: Geology Manual is no longer valid, but the link to How to Teach Using Role-Playing does. Choose a realistic problem related to your focus topic, assign roles, and send your geology learners off to...
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Cartels and Competition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together in teams to role-play a cartel. Using that information, they all produce the same commodity and they are trying to make as much profit as possible. Each group completes a balance sheet and calculate the amount of...
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What's For Dinner?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover how the location of restaurants affects the future location of different restaurants. Using a fictionous town, they map the locations of all current restaurants and analyze the data to determine what type of...
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Into a New Millennium, Lesson 4: 1970 to Present

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view different slides on how agriculture has changed in America. In groups, they are given one resource to read and answer discussion quesions. After reviewing answers, they participate in different scenerios to help protect...
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The Nestle Scandal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners read an article about the use of breast milk and formula milk in developing countries and answer comprehension questions. In groups, they recall facts from the article and discuss how Nestle is being boycotted in certain areas...
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The Industrial Age in America: Robber Barons and Captains of Industry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define terms "robber baron" and "captain of industry," list positive and negative actions of one or more captains of industry/robber barons, and take and support stand as to whether particular financier/industrialist is...

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