Students read the article "The Crowded Nest: Young Adults at Home" and discuss living with parents and away from parents. They research the cost of living independently.

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9th - 12th

Students describe the economic history of Malaysia and compare the economy of Malaysia with that of other Asian nations. They evaluate the consequences of the New Economic Policy in Malaysian society and analyze the relationship between Malaysia and the United States. Ultimately, they create charts and graphs to illustrate the history of the Malaysian economy and their economic relationship with the United States.

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10th - 12th

Students practice preparing various nutritional foods in the small group setting in this Home Economics lesson for the High School classroom. Emphasis is placed on goal-setting techniques, the creation of nutritious foods, and small, cooperative learning groups.

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9th - 12th

Students investigate different sauces and their use in local diet and nutrition in this Home Economics lesson for the High School classroom. Emphasis is placed upon gaining applicable knowledge and creating a sauce for final assessment.

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9th - 12th

Students identify and describe the history of home economics and how that history shaped and defined the role of women. Then they explore the home economics manuals and home economic articles which are available online at Hearth: Home Economics Archive. Students also share with the class items that surprised them why these items surprised them and also what they say about the role of women at that time.

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6th - 8th