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Consumerism - Grocery Shopping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch a video on how marketers plan their strategies in supermarkets. In groups, they are given a set amount of money and asked to go through a grocery store simulation with a list. After the simulation, they discuss the...
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The Trial of Monty Terry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research and analyze the Federal Reserve System. They participate in a reader's theater, acting out the roles typical of a courtroom drama as they determine whether the defendant, Monty Terry, is guilty or innocent of...
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Phrasal Expansions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this grammar instructional activity, students add creative phrasal expansions to sixty sentences following the patterns shown as an example for each set of sentences.
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Balance of Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the impact of the Federal Reserve Bank. In this central bank lesson plan, students read specific selections out of their textbooks about the history of the bank and its role in the U.S economy. Young scholars then...
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High-Definition Digital Television: Why Make the Switch?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this digital television worksheet, students read about the advantages of using digital television. They answer three critical thinking questions about the advantages and disadvantage of digital television.
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You Can Bank On It!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars study the role of the Federal Reserve System as it relates to the supply of money and the availability of credit. They complete a web questionnaires from the research they conduct.
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How Many People Live in Your Household?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a pictograph showing household size for the class.In this data collection and graphing lesson, the teacher guides students through the creation of a concrete object graph, then students analyze and summarize the results.
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A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian lesson, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.
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Money in Elections:What is it Doing to America?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the role of money in American elections. In this current events lesson, students read and discuss articles that address money and political campaigns. Students may conduct further research on the topics presented in...
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Freedom of the Press Around the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research press freedoms in various countries such as Iran and North Korea. They create a freedom of the press report card for the countries examined.
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In Praise of Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party, as well.
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Banking for Your Future

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars get a handle on their own personal finances. They discover how banks work, how to plan and stick to a budget, and other helpful tips on managing money. They study the Federal Reserve System, which oversees the nation's banks.
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Fish Count

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this science worksheet, young scholars read about how scientists determine the total number of fish in a population. Students also participate in a related math activity.
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America in the 1950's

For Students 5th - 8th
In this America in the 1950's worksheet, students read about housing, education, entertainment, and the Cold War in the 1950s. Students then answer 5 questions about this time.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, National Debt

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about national debt and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Is the Ruble Becoming Rubbish?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze the effects of economic turmoil on the Russian economy and relate them to the local economy and their own lives. They trace the ripple effect of a troubled economy from a local business to the rest of the community.
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Explore: 2nd Grade Camouflage

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss camouflaging in animals. They create camouflaged animal artwork out of various craft and art supplies and then see how well the creation blends into an outdoor area.
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Who's Responsible - You Or Your Parents?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch a news clip about people who think bad parents are to blame for bad kids. They then take a quiz about legal age and responsibility. Finally they design a series of parenting lessons.
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Trait Variations for Survival

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young learners examine how different traits could give one organism an advantage over another. In groups, they view two different organisms in different environments. To end the lesson, they complete a Venn Diagram on the two organisms...
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Responsibilities of Parenting

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students sign the job sheet, scenario sheet and Lucky day and Bad day sheets and select one of the jobs from the provided list. Then, they meet and decide who will go to which stores. Students also role play a particular scenario as...
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Banking

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students correctly write a check and fill out a bank deposit slip. They understand the concept of balancing a checkbook by balancing a bank statement with a check register. Students play with the stock market to understand it a little...
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Baby Boom and the Culture of the 1950's

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners study the ripple effect of the baby boom generation on history and on their lives today. They discover how the rules and conformity of the 1950's set the stage for the rebellious, anti-establishment sixties. They study the...
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FACS:If I Were a Designer (Mktg)

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create their own design clothing company, incorporating the 4 Ps of marketing. They use imagination, art, and creative skills to develop each component of the packet. Students are explained the four Ps of Marketing (product,...
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Investing Money

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in an simulated investment activity. They examine the purpose of different types of investments before they predict which will be the most successful. Finally, they simulate investing $1,000 in stocks, $1,000 in...

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