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Curated OER

Calendar Computation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners solve math problems by using a calendar. In this problem solving activity, students review the days of the week and months in a year. Learners complete a problem solving worksheet about the calendar.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar instructional activity, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Big Picture Economic Security in the Country & Your Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This detailed lesson plan from the NewsHour With Jim Lehrer is designed to help students identify current economic concerns both in United States and in their communities.The estimated time commitment is two-three class sessions 45...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Impact of Political Debates in the Television Age

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This technology-based lesson encourages active engagement in the state elections process as part of a unit to prepare for debates to be held in the Fall of 2010. The lesson may also be adapted for use as a stand alone lesson. Student...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Hope and Change

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2008, American voters, tired of war and dispirited by the economic downturn, elected a relative newcomer to the political scene who inspired them and made them believe that the United States could rise above political partisanship....