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A Photo of Philanthropy
Students identify a key idea in literature that is reflected in every day life. They define philanthropy. They recognize philanthropic deeds within self and others. They identify nonprofit organizations as important parts of the giving...
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Number Sense
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences instructional activity, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
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Expected Value
High schoolers discuss what expected value is, they are introduced to the concept of varyting payoffs. Students use a computer simulation of a "real world" example where expected value is used.
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Out to Lunch
Sixth graders create a menu. In this math lesson, 6th graders use mean, median and mode to determine the prices for the typical cost of an appetizer, entree, kid's meal, drinks and dessert. Students write a number sentence to show how...
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Shays’ Rebellion: A Massachusetts Farmer’s Account
High schoolers analyze the effects of Shays' Rebellion. In this Shays' Rebellion instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the rebellion and the events that led to it. High...
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Historical Fiction Writing: Connecticut’s African and Native Americans in the American Revolution
Students explore what life was like for African-Americans and Native Americans during the American Revolution. For this early U.S. history lesson, students research primary sources to find out more about their lives in order to write...
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Divided We Stand
Students figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Who's Going to the Convention?
High schoolers practice planning budgets as they create a budget for ten employees of a company to attend a professional convention. They use the Internet, and spreadsheet software to complete their assignment.
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Selling, Spending, or Saving
Young scholars examine and discuss vocabulary dealing with finances. They write and develop commercials promoting savings practices and spending habits that incorporate emotional appeals.
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Travel Brochure/ Itinerary
Young scholars create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary by selecting a country of their choice.
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Expected Value
Students explore expected value, are introduced to the concept of varying payoffs, and have used a computer simulation of a "real world" example where expected value is used
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Stock Mark Culminating Project
Eighth graders use the Internet to research information of American corporations and the PowerPoint to relate this to their classmates.
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Be the Change You Wish to See
Students review the lessons from the whole unit before devising a plan of action for a volunteer effort. They work in teams using a worksheet to determine a social cause that they develop an effective idea to promote. They design an...
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1-4 Study Guide Integration: Statistics Stem-and-Leaf Plots
In this statistical worksheet, students organize given data into a stem-and-leaf plot. They then use their organize data to answer given questions. Students create two stem-and-leaf plots and answer five questions. An answer sheet is...
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Introduction to Economics
Learners develop the concept of supply and demand. In this economics lesson plan, students listen to a lecture and take notes on supply and demand. Learners create a coherent set of notes about supply and demand.