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Curated OER

Replanting the Rainforest

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students practice problem solving techniques. They interpret data gathered by student researchers in Australia about the effectiveness of various strategies for controlling weed growth in a newly replanted rainforest.
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Curated OER

Environment: The Haves and the Have Nots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine consumption habits in developed and developing countries and determine their effects on natural resources. In groups, they assess graphs on the Living Planet Report and observe the connection between consumption and...
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Consumer Math

For Students 1st - 8th Standards
From basics such as adding and subtracting money, converting coins, and making change to more advanced topics such as sales tax and simple interest, this interactive tutorial offers help with consumer math issues.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Becoming a Wise Consumer: Comparison Shopping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this introductory lesson to money management for teens, students will use everyday math skills to comparison shop a variety of products. Students will learn several ways to save money, including using store discounts, coupons, and...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 2: Saving Money by Finding the Better Buy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars will be able to make economically sound purchasing decisions by using unit pricing, calculating discounts, and analyzing fixed and variable costs.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Writing Proportions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice writing proportions to describe real-world situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Other

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...
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Human Impact: Oil Consumption

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Lesson plan allows students to practice their math skills by calculating how many barrels of oil they and their families consume.

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