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Political Spectrum
In this government worksheet, high schoolers identify and describe the differences between each part of the political spectrum by listing some points under each title in the chart. Then they choose any of the 9 issues listed, discuss and...
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The Trial of Monty Terry
Students 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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Is My Business Your Business?
Students examine how businesses practice sound waste management. They discuss how to plan a business, identify how to make the least impact on the environment in planning a Kool-Aid stand, and complete Business Costs Worksheets for the...
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Balance the Budget
Learners make their own decisions over how central government should spend the money they get from taxing the public. They discuss where they could get more money from and how does spending and taxation outlined in the budget affect kids.
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Social Studies: The Connecticut Hill Community
Students discover the reasons for the settlement of the Connecticut Hill Community. Through an examination of the climate, occupations of the inhabitants, and demographics, they discuss reasons people choose locations for settlement. ...
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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History
Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...
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The New Deal
In this 1930s American history worksheet, students study the New Deal as they write 10 vocabulary terms that match 10 definitions, rewrite 4 false statements as true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period...
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Case Study - England: Early 1600s
In this England in the 1600's case study worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, 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 a...
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Scarcity & Choice
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 16 fill and the blank and multiple choice questions about scarcity and choice.
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How to Be a Conservative as Told by Ronald Reagan
High schoolers interpret quotations from Ronald Reagan. In this conservative politics lesson, students analyze quotes from Reagan on the topic of conservatism. High schoolers paraphrase each of the quotations and discuss them.
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Closed Economy Expenditure Model Test
In this economics worksheet, students answer questions relating to consumption, investment, and expenditures in a model of a closed economy. The eight page worksheet contains forty multiple choice questions. Answers are not...
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Man on Trial Pre-Reading Activities
Pupils employ different strategies in order to increase reading comprehension. The Story is used to captivate the learners and provide a link to long term memory. By studying the one text in depth the skills will be embedded in the...
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Should America Balance the Federal Budget?
Students analyze the federal budget of the United States. In this national debt lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the balancing the federal budget. Students respond to discussion...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 9 - Exercise 4c
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 5b
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Budgeting
Students establish budgeting techniques. In this Economics lesson, students work in small groups to prepare a budget for a simulation activity, purchasing new playground equipment.
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Expensive Choices
Eighth graders work in pairs to discover how to prioritize expenses in a budget.
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Metrocosm: The History of u.s. Government Spending, Revenue, and Debt
The amount of national debt is a hot button issue today. Compare our current national budget to years past to see when our country was in our deepest debt. By analyzing the following charts, students will see the evolution of U.S....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fiscal Policy
In this exercise, practice what you've learned about how taxes and government spending can be used as fiscal policy tools to close output gaps.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clean Land Thanks to Us! (Student Page)
How does the government raise money to fund government agencies like the EPA? Through taxes. This lesson looks at the different taxes that are paid by US citizens and how the money is used for things such as cleaning up the environment.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 11: The Expenditure Output or Keynesian Cross Model
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain what the expenditure-output model/Keynesian cross diagram shows and what the equilibrium point on the diagram represents. Analyze the consumption function, investment function,...
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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Texas Transparency: Taxes and Revenue: Where the Money Comes From
With these data visualization resources, sources of state government revenue are easily accessible. See a large array of data, providing the tools needed to drill down to specific information and see trends in action.