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Current Events and Prices
Students read a recent article about the likelihood of a decrease or increase in prices of a specific consumer good. Using the Internet, they examine current events and make predictions about their effect on the economy. They write an...
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Pluralism
Students analyze advantages and disadvantages of living in a plurlistic society. They work in groups, to identify the various groups (blacks, whites, Asians, and Coloureds) in the era of apartheid in South Africa by using primary and...
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Utah at the Crossroads: Challenges for K-12 Education in the Coming Ten Years
Students discuss the difficulties in financing public education in Utah. They examine how Utah students perform on standardized tests. They focus on the coming enrollment boom in K-12 education and slowing economy and what effects these...
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What Are the Literary, Artistic, Scientific, and Technological Contributions of Immigrants to the United States?
Pupils evaluate impact of immigration on America's economy and culture, research information about people of various countries of origin, and share findings with classmates through collages, posters, handouts, or skits.
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Native American Village Days
Students research the tribes of American Indians in Virginia and settled, agricultural tribes in other regions of America. They explain how geography and climate influenced the way various Indian tribes lived, and evaluate the impact of...
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Ancient Greece
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. For this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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Economics/Emissions
Students produce manufactured good, monitor energy consumption, encounter international government regulations, make choices about emissions and energy, and share findings in order to understand how international commerce could affect...
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Natural Resources
Fifth graders begin the lesson by identifying the different types of natural resources. As a class, they discuss how environments are destructed and how the loss of one natural resource can affect the economy. Using a map, they label the...
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The Great Depression Begins
In this Great Depression worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 8 people or terms that match 8 quotations, respond to 5 multiple choice questions, and elaborate on a historical theme regarding the American economy, the Dust...
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Map It With Pixie
Fourth graders use the computer program 'Pixie' to create a topographic, detailed map for the state they live in. In this mapping skills lesson, 4th graders use Pixie to make a map of their state that includes topographic features, state...
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Economics: Products of South Louisiana
Students explore the economy of Louisiana. In this economics lesson, students examine the roles of farmers, processors, and distributors in food production and consumption. Students use flip cameras to record how selected products are made.
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Florida: U.S. Geography for Kids
In this Florida geography worksheet, students locate and label the important features of Florida and create icons for the economy and culture of Florida.
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Texas: U. S. Geography for Children
In this Texas map instructional activity, students locate and label key features of Texas on the map and create icons to symbolize the economy and culture of Texas.
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Analyzing the economic, political, social, and cultural transformation of the United States since World War II
Eleventh graders examine political issues in the United States between 1936 and 2000. In this American history lesson, 11th graders study the economy, education, government, civil rights, and sports of this time period. Students compare...
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Jamestown Journey Part 3
Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. In this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The Double...
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Pachyderms on Planes! The Amazing Angolan Ambassadors
Students investigate international aid by researching the history of Angola. In this world crisis lesson, students investigate the history, civil wars and poor economy of Angola and discuss ways to turn the poor nation around....
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Lesson Plan on Intellectual Property: Combating Piracy in China
Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues lesson, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they participate in a...
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Supply and Demand
Fourth graders explore the concept of economic goods and bads, and scarce items as it relates to the factors that affect our economy. In this supply and demand lesson, 4th graders are introduced to vocabulary that pertains to supply...
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Living on a Cotton Farm: Mexican Americans Life In Texas
Seventh graders are introduced to the processes of cotton farming in the early 20th century. In groups, they examine the role of Mexican Americans on the farms and the impact of a boom and bust economy on cotton. They identify the...
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Clearcutting: Sustainable Forestry?
Students explore the conflicts between the economy and the environment by focusing on forest management in Maine. They read pamphlets on siliviculture and clear-cutting as well as those by environmental groups then conduct a debate on...
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Entrepreneurs are Born, but Can They Be Taught?
Pupils explore the concept of entrepreneurs. In this entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about entrepreneurship and whether or not it is an inherent trait or a learned skill. Pupils discuss why entrepreneurship is important to...
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Developing, Developing, Developed!
Students differentiate among and explain various levels of economic development around the world. They see that levels of economic development vary greatly in different countries according to many different measures.
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International Trade Web Pages
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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See Those Golden Arches? Globalization and the History of McDonald's
Explore the idea of globalization and consider its effects using the history and expansion of McDonald's as an example. In addition, look at cultures that may be on their way to extinction.
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