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Market Failures

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
Market failure and the effects it has in terms of social benefit is the focus of this eight-page packet. Perfect for homework, this set of excellent worksheets provides several scenarios and graphs that show positive and negative...
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Everyone Can Benefit from Professional Development

For Teachers 1st - 12th
These resources will point you in the direction of valuable professional development opportunities.
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Risks and Benefits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research and discuss the risks and benefits of cell phones and driving. They analyze the mechanical and administrative causes of the accident of the Space Shuttle Challenger. They write an essay explaining the risks and benefits...
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Why Be Active?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Are there benefits to being physically active? Yes! There are both short-term and long-term benefits! Being physically active doesn't just have strengthen you physically, but also emotionally and socially. Learners find out how to...
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The Legacy of the Olympics: Economic Burden or Boon?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Do the economic benefits of major sporting events such as the Olympics or the World Cup outweigh the expected costs? Using fundamental economic terms, discover the explicit and implicit costs and benefits for countries that host these...
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Cell Phone Interview

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Are there benefits to comparison shopping? Yes, even with cell phones. It's important to know which carrier is best and why. Learners interview a family member about his choice in cell phone carriers, and compare that person's choice to...
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PPT
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A Guide to Financial Analysis

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Knowing good project management means knowing how to conduct good financial analysis. Learner are introduced to the ins and outs of financial planning as it relates to cost, benefit, and project capital investment. 
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Appalachia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the benefits of dance and participate in dances. In this dance lesson plan, students investigate a number of dances such as square dancing and clogging that are native to Appalachia. They use math concepts to...
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Money Matters: Why It Pays to Be Financially Responsible

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What does it mean to be financially responsible? Pupils begin to develop the building blocks of strong financial decision making by reviewing how their past purchases are examples of cost comparing, cost-benefit analysis, and budgeting.
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Female Bosses Less Likely to Cut Health Benefits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of health costs. In this health costs lesson, students read an article discussing how female bosses are less likely to cut health benefits. Students discuss why companies are eliminating health care benefits....
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History Lesson 10: Plyler v. Doe: Can States Deny Public Benefits to Illegal Immigrants?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the rights of illegal immigrants. In this illegal immigration activity, students analyze the Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe and determine whether illegal immigrants should have access to public benefits. Students...
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Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research coral reefs and identify their benefits to humans, threats to the reef, how to reduce and eliminate threats, and more. In this coral reef lesson plan, students research the reefs, and take a field trip to an aquarium.
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Health Benefits of Rice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the health benefits of rice. In this food benefits instructional activity, 6th graders discover the nutritious benefits of rice. Students research Celiac Sprue disease and how rice benefits the people with this...
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Benefits of Indoor Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students diagram a plant. In this Science instructional activity, students explore the concept of photosynthesis focusing on the oxygen production. Students calculate the amount of plants needed to filter the air in their classroom.
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Conflicted Feelings About Government Benefits

For Students 9th - 12th
Government spending on social programs in the US is a big topic. It is also the current event kids will read about as they delve into this issue of the New York Times. They'll read the article, then answer seven comprehension questions....
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Opportunity Knocks, But It Costs, Too!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a reflection piece, outlining each of the decision-making steps they have used and what decision they have decided upon, which includes possible solutions, as well as possible outcomes for each solution. They also...
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Anything Worth Doing Is Not Necessarily Worth Doing Well

For Students 11th - 12th
Provide your class with information on basic economic concepts using this resource. Learners read background information, examine a graph, and answer seven questions about marginal benefits and costs.
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PPT
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The Benefits of Exercise

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ways are identified in which exercise benefits the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems of the human body in this presentation. It also includes definitions for and examples of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, as well as...
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Baylor College

Activity and Exercise

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Leave it to the classic jump rope to get your class excited about physical activity! Your class will begin by discussing the benefits of jumping rope as a form of exercise and learning a few different types of jumps. Then in groups of...
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Who Benefits From Trade?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars work together in groups to determine the benefits of a product. They discuss how their product relates to statements given to them by their teacher. They present their findings to the class.
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Champions for Change

How Many Cups Do I Need?

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Find out by browsing through a variety of handouts and learning the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables for good health. Learners will read and discuss how to visually...
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Champions for Change

How Many Minutes Should I Get?

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day maintains health and keeps chronic disease away! Your class will learn and discuss the number of minutes of physical activity needed every day to maintain good health, as well as the short- and...
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Delegation of the European Union to the United States

The Single Market and Free Trade

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What are the benefits of a single EU market? Class members conclude their examination of the European Union by focusing on the single market concept designed to bring down barriers, create more jobs, and increase prosperity.
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Forming a Research-Based Claim: Cascading Consequences Chart

For Teachers 6th Standards
Is it relevant? Scholars choose a resource from their folders and search for relevant information about the harmful and beneficial consequences of DDT. They mark benefits in one color and harmful effects with another color. They then add...

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