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The Euro: Money Changes Everything

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare the Euro with the purchasing power of the US dollar. In this economic lesson, 9th graders evaluate the value of the Euro through various exercises. Students research the currency exchange rates of the Euro.
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The Euro: Classroom Exercises

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine trade between the United States and the European Union. In this costs of goods lesson, students conduct research to identify the costs of goods made in the EU in America and the cost of goods made in America in the EU.
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Math for the Frontier

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation lesson, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of a...
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Cyberchase

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students participate in math games to learn to count combinations. In this counting combinations lesson, students complete the 'Cyber Chow Combos Organizer' to practice counting combinations. Students then complete a combinations...
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Exploring the Smithsonian

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore the Smithsonian Institute. In this technology and history lesson, students work in pairs to complete a worksheet by researching questions using the Smithsonian Institute website.
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Linear and Exponential Growth

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the concept of linear and exponential growth. In this linear and exponential growth lesson plan, students collect data about China's population. Students model the data to determine if it is linear or exponential.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of expressing numbers in scientific notation. In this scientific notation activity, students understand the importance of using scientific notation by finding real world examples where scientific notation is...
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Can I Afford This Apartment?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.
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Pythagorean Theorem Triples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students use the Internet to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Students construct proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Understanding Pi.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the relationship between circumference and diameter to come up with Pi. "In this pi lesson, students measure, record and find the ratio "circumference/diameter" and their average which is an approximation of pi.
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Constructing Polyhedra

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils explore the concept of polyhedra. In this polyhedra lesson plan, students use the Internet to manipulate virtual polyhedra models. Pupils create polyhedra models from straws, toothpicks, cardboard, Plexiglas, and other materials.
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Women in Math

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of women in mathematics. In this women mathematicians instructional activity, students research the role of women in mathematics using books and the Internet.
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The Business of Interest

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of simple and compound interest. In this interest lesson, students discuss how interest works on a loan. Students calculate simple and compound interest on loans of fictitious characters from a video.
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of taxes. In this tax lesson, students investigate types of taxes and deductions taken out of a paycheck before they see it. Students calculate the tax on a given dollar amount. Students discuss 401(k)s...
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Backyard Bacteria

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars experiment with different bacterias that they found and make predictions of their growth.  In this investigative lesson plan students use petri dishes to grow their bacteria then summarize what has happened. 
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Dig Into Ireland

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study Ireland and its distinctive culture.  In this exploring Ireland lesson students view a program on Ireland, answer questions then divide into groups and research the Irish connection. 
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Making Blood!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of.  In this blood composition lesson students divide into groups and complete several activities. 
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Alcohol Addiction and Its Effect on the Body

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders use the Internet to research the liver and the effects of alcoholism.  In this alcohol addiction lesson students divide into groups and get information on their topic.
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The Dynamic Earth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners use the Internet to investigate earthquakes and plate tectonics. In this plate tectonics lesson, students complete a web quest with multiple links and activity types relating to earthquakes and volcanoes. They connect the...
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The Great Grizzly

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students view video on grizzly bear.  For this research lesson students create a list of questions about grizzlies and create a life size poster of an adult grizzly. 
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Hello, Young Blubbers!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore walrus and their habitat.  In this animal adaptation lesson students complete a hands on activity while in groups and use the Internet for research. 
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Indian Ocean Explored

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students consider the information presented in the WNET videotape of India: Land of the Tiger/Unknown Seas (Episode 3).  In this biology lesson, students view the video and engage in a discussion about the questions posed in the video.
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Let's Roam Together

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students collect information about buffalo and transform their classroom into a wildlife park. In this conservation lesson, students work in groups to research a question pertaining to buffalo populations and habitat...
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Our Savage Planet in the News

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore extreme earth phenomenons. In this savage planet lesson, students explore and report on various types of severe weather and earth phenomenons using the Internet, a word processor, or other multimedia device.

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