Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.

Fifth graders write a paragraph comparing their lives to the lives of a child working in South Carolina during the early 1900's. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders explore primary and secondary sources to teach them...

Students watch demonstrations on different projects. Using that information, they create the project of their choice using only leftover fabric. They practice weaving, stitching and backing methods for the different creations. They...

Eighth graders complete an online scavenger hunt about banana cultivation before they visit a grocery store to examine banana products. They investigate "certified" means in relation to banana production and read the "Rainforest Alliance...

Students investigate the farming business and occupations in agriculture. Basic multi-step math operations are performed in calculating some of the expenses involved in farming.

Students explore the techniques used by advertisers to sell goods, increase their awareness of consumer habits, differentiate between information and selling, and become aware of what motivates them to buy products.

Twelfth graders examine the role of investment in an economy. They compare and contrast the different types of foreign investments. They also examine the differences between foreign direct investments and foreign portfolio investments.

Learners design and draw circuits with batteries, small light bulbs and common household conductors. They build and test the circuit then modify it so someone who couldn't use their hands could turn the circuit on and off.

Fourth graders assume different jobs of a community and understand the terms goods, services, producer, and consumer. In this community lesson plan, 4th graders answer short answer questions to show their knowledge of the terms.

Students explore marketing concepts while producing food items to sell.

Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics activity, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...

Students retell a nursery rhyme updating it and create a video.  In this Movie Maker nursery rhyme lesson plan, students  use technology to update a nursery rhyme.  Students incorporate special effects, actions, and...

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...

Students study plants in the rainforest. They complete a variety of activities surrounding the subject of chocolate. They create new candy bars, invent learning games and write poetry--all focusing on chocolate.

Can you imagine an army of 5,000 rebels prepared to march against the United States government over...whiskey? This is exactly what happened in 1794, and your young historians will be fascinated to read about the events that led up to...

In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to evolution of the nation's economy to one of free enterprise. A short answer question is...

Students investigate the costs and benefits of switching their school to sustainable technology energy production. They use software called HOMER developed by the National Renewable Energy Lab to do the cost/ benefit analysis. They then...

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...

Students investigate fair trade practices. In this economics lesson, students conduct collaborative research on fair trade practices, the controversies of trade, and the effects of fair trade practices. Students present their findings to...

Students identify the intended viewers of local murals or billboards. The teacher next shares information and leads a discussion about the patrons. They group themselves according to protest or persuasion issues that concern them.

Learners examine how a consumer can make informed choices. They visit stores with a prepared shopping list, record the prices on a spreadsheet, create graphs, and create a Powerpoint presentation comparing the total cost of stores and a...

Students study the basics of redwork embroidery, and begin a picture.

Students explain if they like expensive or less expensive brands. They choose and eat a complete meal and evaluate themselves on its cost, nutrition and taste.

Studentrs must Design and produce a 4/4-color tri-fold brochure to promote the new technology department being developed by the Business Opportunity Group. The design should look and should resemble stationary and web site that is still...