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Completing a Chore List

For Teachers 2nd - Higher Ed
Children with autism can benefit from a regular schedule; Why not have them complete a chore as part of their daily routine? Provided here are the necessary steps to assisting autistic learners complete one, two, and then three daily...
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Let's Drum!

Let's Drum!

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Here's a group of exercises designed to introduce a group or class to the rhythm, as well as the basic sounds of a drum, bass and tone. Individuals investigate different types of drums and form drum circles to practice traditional rhythms.
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Fracking: Positive or Negative Impact?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Your teenagers may have heard of fracking, but do they really know what it is? And could they debate the benefits and risks? Educate your environmental science class with a activity about hydraulic fracturing, non-renewable energy...
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US Department of Labor

Teamwork

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here's a series of five exercises designed to help teens develop  the team work skills needed in the 21st century classroom and workplace. 
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Give and Let Live

Blood and Transplant: Blood

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Why is blood donation so important, anyway? Science and health classes across multiple grades benefit from an in-depth look into the need for and process of blood donation. With an emphasis on presenting the topic in a non-threatening...
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Sustainable Dining

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners identify consumer products and sustainable foods. They calculate the differences in prices and applying those prices to the cost of a meal. They also discuss the costs and benefits of buying sustainable products.
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How Do You Choose a Physical Activity?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students analyze the fitness choices that they make and the benefits of a regular exercise program. They create a sample episode of an original fitness program.
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Excuses, Excuses - Stay Physically Fit

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students explore reasons to stay physically fit. They participate in activities that address excuses people use for not being active. Students discuss benefits of exercise. Students write personal goals for physical fitness and share...
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Fitness for Life - Rocks n Hoops

For Teachers 4th - 10th
A game of tag, and stealing, in which all of your class can participate actively in. This activity requires team work and cooperation while being competitive. There are suggestions to keep the game moving, and to modify it to make it...
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PLS 3rd Learning

Priceless

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The message that buying things brings happiness is everywhere. Teenagers are not immune to this marketing strategy and benefit from reflecting on the relentless pressure to spend. This exercise invites young adults to consider the value...
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Dietary Rules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Healthy eating habits is the focus of this resource. Learners discuss fat and cholesterol, caloric needs, and the importance of exercise. There is a worksheet and a handout of dietary guidelines to supplement the information provided.
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Economic Reasoning: Why Are We A Nation Of Couch Potatoes?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the visual aids of this lesson plan to study the costs and benefits of decisions about diet and exercise. They investigate human choice as it affects behavior and in turns effects economics and consequences.
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Important Quotes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the novel "Pride and Prejudice". They identify themes, learn to analyze works of literature, recognize and identify literary techniques for the benefit of attaining skills of criticizing literature.
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The Euro: Classroom Exercises – The Costs of Adopting a New Currency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the adoption of the euro as currency. In this global studies lesson, students read articles titled "Italy Rows Over Rising Euro Prices" and "Prices Safe from Euro Launch." Pupils then debate the controversy regarding...
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Why College?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
By engaging in small and large group discussions, learners consider the importance of attending college. After discussion, small groups reconvene and create posters based on their findings.
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Boot Camp Fitness Program

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a CNNfyi.com article about boot camp workouts and define how it is different than other workouts. They research different workout types.
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Conflict Transformation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze the usefulness of conflict. In this conflict resolution lesson, students will examine several real life conflict scenarios. Students will analyze these conflicts in terms of there costs and benefits to determine weather...
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Grandpa's Social Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine social security and how the process works at different ages.In this retirement lesson students determine how long a retired person has to live to get the same benefits at different ages.
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The Influence of Values on Career Choice

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine job opportunities and how things in their lives influence their choices. In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and several exercises.
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Go Forth and Change the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of commencement speeches and how they are used to influence the world. They read a variety of speeches and identify the benefits for others. The lesson includes web resources...
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The Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson plan, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying...
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De"compost"ition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an understanding of the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs.
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Council for Economic Education

Understanding a Balance Sheet

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Read any financial website or book, and it is bound to discuss the words asset and liability. But what do these words actually mean to the class? The resource effectively explains by using multiple formats and techniques, including...
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Macmillan Education

Time Management

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
A valuable skills lesson for all grade levels and subject areas, encourage your learners to consider how they are spending their time throughout the day and offer tips for prioritizing and managing daily tasks. 

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