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Catch As Catch Can

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students capture and observe insects. Using provided netting, students design and create a butterfly net. They study many types of insects and their benefits. After identifying insects caught, students complete a graph. Students write...
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BUGS-INSECTS

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners participate in a theme study while teaching primary students basic skills according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in Reading, Math, and Writing. The instructional activity is concerned primarily with the concept of...
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The Flat Stanley Project

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book Flat Stanley. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This instructional activity includes ideas such as using recycled...
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How Do You Analyze a Corporation?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students analyze corporation whose stock they may consider buying for the Global Stock Game (GSG).
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How is the Game Played in an Economics Class?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars research companies, choose stocks, and create portfolios online while playing the stock market game.
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The Hundred Penny Box

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars recognize the pattern established year after year with the special coin dated appropriately
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Nurturing Green Thumbs at School

For Teachers K - 6th
Incorporating a school garden into the curriculum cultivates many benefits.
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Ways to Set Up Creative Classroom Environments

For Teachers K - 6th
Here are a few ideas to freshen up your classroom environment.
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Subtraction Worksheets

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Subtraction worksheets can be a useful way for students to practice necessary skills.
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Christmas Shopping

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work in teams in teams of two and they have a hula hoop which represents their shopping bag and two hockey sticks to gather presents. They use the other side of the gym that has bean bags and fleece balls, which are scattered...
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Catch The Leprechaun

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students play a version of the game tag to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. They chase and tag a designated leprechaun who is holding a gold coin.
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Recycling for Raptors

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students write persuasive letters in support of the Recycling for Raptors campaign. They review raptor groups and names and categorize the raptor species and the groups which they belong. They research businesses, schools, and...
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Subtracting Money

For Students 3rd - 8th
A lesson on how to subtract money. There is also a place to practice and also play games.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Making Change

For Students 2nd - 4th
Determine the change needed based on the given amount with this step by step interactive lesson.
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Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Young scholars record data...
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A to Z Teacher Stuff: Teaching Money

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan site from A to Z Teacher Stuff focuses on pupils identifying coin, money values, writing amounts of money, and counting money to a specific dollar amount with at least 80% accuracy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Econ Explorers Journal [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this collection of lesson activities, students will complete an "Econ Explorers Journal" to help them learn how economics is involved in their neighborhood, the books they read, in earning a living, at their banks, in their homes, and...