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Cbpp.org: Are State Taxes Becoming More Regressive?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Center on Budget Policies and Priorities shows the correlation between state's reduction of taxes and regressive taxes.
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Hstry: Roller Coaster Design Brief Template

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive site by STEM teacher Mariana Garcia-Serrato in a lesson on physics in which students design, budget for and analyze their own roller coasters.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Job Play: Director

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use real world applications to determine a budget for the Kids Work! ETV Festival.
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Elated Communications: Paint Shop Pro Tutorials

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial shows how to get the best out of JASC's excellent budget image editor. Whatever your level of experience with Paint Shop Pro, you'll learn lots of cool techniques for producing great Web graphics!
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Video Lighting Secrets for Your Home Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the 3 secrets of getting pro quality video lighting on a shoestring budget.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Gel Electrophoresis

For Students 9th - 10th
An activity to create gel electrophoresis on a budget! This activity has students building their own gel electrophoresis and then using electricity to separate the dyes.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Carbon Footprint Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-step assignment for students in introductory geoscience that asks them to calculate their carbon footprint during one specific week. The goal of the assignment is to increase student awareness of the various sources of energy...
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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Office of Education Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology develops national policy and implements this policy through department-wide educational technology programs. Content includes budget and legislation information,...
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Tiny House Fun

For Students 3rd - 8th
Step inside the newest, most environmentally friendly home. This tiny house is not only becoming a hot trend, it is also a budget friendly housing option, too.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The School Lunch Program and the Federal Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will draw upon the visual and textual data presented in photographs and documents to gain an understanding of how the federal school lunch program is a direct result of the Great Depression, how it became a permanent part...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Powering Smallsburg

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students act as power engineers by specifying the power plants to build for a community. They are given a budget, an expected power demand from the community, and different power plant options with corresponding...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Egg Cellent Landing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The purpose of this activity is to recreate the classic egg-drop experiment with an analogy to the Mars rover landing. The concept of terminal velocity will be introduced, and students will perform several velocity calculations. Also,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Learn to Build a Rocket in 5 Days or Your Money Back

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students discover the entire process that goes into designing a rocket for any customer. In prior lessons, students learned how rockets work, but now they learn what real-world decisions engineers have to make when...
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Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy: The Fiscal Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
Become the President of the United States in this interactive activity where you will set a budget! Decide how the tax amount and how those dollars should be spent.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc History: Archaeology: Hunt the Ancestors

For Students 3rd - 8th
Role-playing game lets players explore many facets of archaeology by attempting to rescue a prehistoric burial site from destruction. Players quarry and analyze artifacts and are constrained by both time and budget. Archived.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
We're going shopping in this integrated lesson. Students must make a budget, create a shopping list, and act out grocery shopping utilizing their problem solving and writing skills. A comprehensive lesson with printable worksheets,...
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Maine Department of Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Maine's site offers information on all aspects of its educational system (e.g., budget reports, gifted and talented programs, certification requirements, testing, teacher certification). In addition, links take the viewer to a range of...
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Other

Artlandia: Pattern Design Tool

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If it's in the budget you may want to consider purchasing Artlandia SymmetryWorks, a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. There are two features that incorporate the use of computer technology to create symmetrical patterns. Free seamless...
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The Balance

The Balance: 8 Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses 8 reasons to have a saving or emergency fund including to stop adding to your debt, just starting budgeting, and saving for a goal.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Centerpiece

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This problem presents a wedding reception scenario. The bride is creating centerpieces for the tables and must calculate how many marbles she needs to partly fill the vases and stay within her budget at the same time. Aligns with G-GMD.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 2

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has students write an equation to calculate the amount of chicken and steak that can be purchased while staying within a given budget. Students then graph the function and analyze it, discussing the dependent relationship...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 1

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has students find a linear function that will calculate the amount of chicken and steak to purchase in order to stay within a given budget. Students then graph the function and interpret it. Aligns with 8.F.B.4.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Does That Car Really Cost?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In order for students to grasp the total cost of their dream car, students must be aware of the hidden costs of a vehicle. This lesson will teach students to shop for insurance and a deductible which fits their budget. Most young drivers...
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PBS

Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 208 Blossom and Snappy Go Shopping

For Students K - 1st Standards
Blossom and Snappy plan a party for Robbie's birthday, which includes budgeting for party favors and a present, and counting items.

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