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Radio Program #13-Consolidation of Schools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars interpret the stories of school consolidation efforts. They explore what social and structural changes have occurred in rural schools. Students debate the plusses and minuses of school consolidation from several perspectives.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Adverb or Adjective

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adverbs and adjectives worksheet, students read through the twenty-five sentences and circle the correct adverb or adjective form to complete the sentence.
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Baga Drum

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
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Where to Live?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine types of spatial data found in a GIS. In this geography lesson students use a GIS to facilitate analysis and decision making.
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A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars study an article on high speed travel.  In this investigative lesson students young scholars read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems. 
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Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students study and learn to use keyboard shortcuts. In this computer usage lesson plan, students learn to keyboard shortcuts to use in Windows programs. Students practice using the shortcuts and may come up with their own as an extension.
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Visit My Class Wikis

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration activity, students visit the links to view class wikis.
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Dialogue: Languagae Learning

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this dialogue about language learning worksheet, students read questions and answers concerning learning various languages.
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The Eerie Canal

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal.  In this U.S. Geography instructional activity, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods.  Students...
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Breaking News English: Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science instructional activity, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Business Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition, description, and examples of business cycles in the economy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?" Conference Series No. 42, June 1998, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A collection of articles that can be downloadable in PDF format.
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Other

Foundation for Teaching Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Foundation for Teaching Economics provides lesson plans and curriculum materials in a variety of areas of economics. Games and exercises enhance the lessons provided. Teachers can search by keywords or choose lessons from the list...
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Online High School Economics Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
James Madison University has developed a variety of online economic lessons for high school students. Explore basic economic and financial concepts.
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University of Nebraska

Nebraska Council on Economic Education (Ncee)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The NCEE's mission is to "improve school economic education programs throughout Nebraska." Its website provides information on the organization and resources for the classroom teacher.
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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Principles of Macroeconomics: Business Cycles, Aggregate Demand and Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the way aggregate demand and supply affect the business cycle. Information used is current to 2003. From the Department of Economics at the University of Colorado.
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Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Should You Lease or Buy a Facility?

For Students 9th - 10th
Once a location is chosen, one needs to determine if leasing or buying the property is the most economical. Links to leasing, buying, and comparing the economics are provided.
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Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: What Are Your Goals?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the economic, personal, and retirement goals of an entrepreneur. The importance of goals and quantifying them in relation to business plans are linked.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Business Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms, concepts, and graphs related to the business cycle. Topics include the four phases of the business cycle and the relationship between key macroeconomic indicators at...
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Real Business Cycles: A Legacy of Countercyclical Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the relationship of a real business cycle theory to existing and prospective countercyclical policies. (Published March 1, 1999)
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Old Business, New Business

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson students are introduced to several businesses from the past. They see that, while the names for these businesses are different, many of the elements of that job are seen in occupations today. The web site, "Business Cards"...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, they function as consultants offering...

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