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Flying Geese
Students examine the Flying Geese quilt pattern, and discuss and identify the pattern. They write a paragraph titled, My Quilt Report, summarizing the information discussed about the quilt patterns.
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Global Geography of Economics: The Indiana Steel Industry
Students are introduced to how steel is made and investigate the importance of the steel industry. They participate in a role-play that explores the concepts of taxes, tariffs and imports vs. domestic production.
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Construction Ahead!
Students work together to develop a new design for the three little pigs house. They create a floor plan and work with a fictionious budget. They present their new design to the the class.
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Interview with Mary B. Billie, Seminole Doll Maker
Learners are introduced to the art of Seminole doll making. They view photos of Seminole dolls, listen to an interview with doll maker Mary B. Billie, answer questions about the interview and, using the presented information, create an...
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The Cricket World Cup
Students explore the influence of politics on the Cricket World Cup. Students research and gather information on the World Cup. They create a report on their findings. Students debate why England should or should not stay out of...
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Creating a Nation
Learners investigate the move to federation by the Australian colonies was abject of the displays of nationalism that characterized similar movements in other nations. Most notions regarding federation were treated with little serious...
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Consumer Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later, and More
Students explore the concept of consumer credit. In this consumer credit lesson, students discuss the costs and benefits of buying with credit. Students examine scenarios to determine the costs and benefits of using a particular method...
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Mississippi and Civil Rights
For this Mississippi Civil Rights worksheet, students read 9 paragraphs about the history of civil rights in Mississippi. Worksheet has no other associated activities.
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The Articles of Confederation
In this Articles of Confederation worksheet, students fill in blanks in an outline about the Articles. No text reference is given.
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Breaking News English: New Zealand's Election Terror Scare
In this English instructional activity, students read "New Zealand's Election Terror Scare," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath
In this English worksheet, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Breaking News English: UK Closes Embassies
In this English worksheet, students read "UK Closes Embassies," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Revolution, Revolution
For this revolutions worksheet, students use a set of song lyrics, follow along with the song "Revolution, Revolution," then use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions and fill in correct answers to 7 additional questions. No song...
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Breaking News English: Thousands March Ahead Of G20 Summit
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands March Ahead Of G20 Summit," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Want to Trade?
Students will write about what they would trade for gold and practice inventive spelling in the process. After reading "In 1492", students will discuss how Christopher Columbus traded with the natives and then write what they would trade...
Other
International Monetary Fund: All About Money [Pdf]
A valuable resource for educators who are teaching their students about money. A series of lesson plans cover everything from the different forms of currency over time, to trade and economic growth and exchange. Activities and games are...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Numismatics: Coins and Currency in Colonial America
Valuable lessons in the history of Europeans' early exploration and settlement of America can be gained by following the money used in trade. Coins and Currency exhibition lets you examine evidence of Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and...
US Census Bureau
Uscb: u.s. Trade Balance With Italy
Charts make it easy to read the yearly trade (both imports and exports) in U.S. dollars wtih Italy.
University of Notre Dame
Department of Special Collections: The Coins of Colonial and Early America
This site provides links to a variety of coins used in the colonies and in the confederation. Extremely detailed.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Economics: International Economics: Trade and Currency
Economics learning module on international trade and currency. Unit includes multi-media resources, assignments, projects and tests.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Making a Budget
Learn all about budgeting including saving money and how to make and use a budget. Includes examples.
University of Notre Dame
Coin and Currency Collections: Wampum
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has a special collections section on coins and currencies, this web page is part of the website representing these artifacts and the history related to them. Wampum, the currency of fur trading, is...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 9: The Pros and Cons of Trade Deficits and Surpluses
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a trade deficit can result in a healthy economy, and Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Money Is What Money Does
Throughout history, a wide variety of items have served as money. These include gold, silver, large stone wheels, tobacco, beer, dog teeth, porpoise teeth, cattle, metal coins, paper bills, and checks. All of these types of money should...