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- 3rd - 5th
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Students participate in a simulation as astronauts launching an expedition to Mars. They work in groups to select resources they need for space travel. Scarcity is discussed and directly relates to their choices. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore marketing a product, and then complete activities. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students determine that people invent and discover technologies to meet needs and wants. They realize that technological advances often cause other changes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore entrepreneurs in today's society and how they got started in the world of business and became successful at it. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students use a brown paper bag to create their own paper trees. They rip the bag at the top to create the branches and then glue pieces of green tissue paper to make the leaves. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students use the internet to gather information on saving money. They describe the history of money and the responsibilities of the United States Mint. They list their own personal goals and keep a journal as they operate a lemonade stand. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the economy of Japan to identify global significance. Students compare the role of the entrepreneur in the economics of Japan to that of the United States. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students view a film about the Brooklyn Bridge. They examine the construction and historical significance of the bridge. They discover the contributions of immigrants and entrepreneurs in making the bridge possible. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students read various novels and articles about the contributions of the Wright Brothers. Individually, they are tested on their comprehension of the material and discuss. In groups, they research the role of the people in their life and the mechanics of flight. They determine how work by other people such as Da Vinci and Langley helped make this dream of flying a reality. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students examine the steps necessary to start a business and how to maintain personal and business financial records. They participate in a class discussion, conduct Internet research comparing banks, complete various handouts, conduct an interview, and produce a written business plan. Full Review »
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