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Making Good Investments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.
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Confucianism in a Changing Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A great lesson promotes thoughtful discussion, global perspectives, and links between economics and culture. Learners view four clips showing how Confucian teachings have shaped Chinese culture and how filial piety plays a role in...
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The Persuaders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Have your upper graders watch the documentary, "The Persuaders" as they explore how advertisers try to gain potential customers. The video is followed by a discussion and close examination of new marketing trends and strategies.
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The World of Work

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners identify between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors at work. In this work behaviors lesson, students use a dictionary to define the related terms and visit various links to complete activities that define work place...
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The Nestle Scandal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article about the use of breast milk and formula milk in developing countries and answer comprehension questions. In groups, they recall facts from the article and discuss how Nestle is being boycotted in certain areas...
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Introduction to the Internet

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students conduct a brief overview of the Internet in four main sections: Background of the Internet, E-mail, Web Browsing, and Web Searching. The latter three sections of this unit cover the mechanics as well as the underlying concepts...
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We Are the Guardians of the Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers understand their responsibility to the world. In this religion, philanthropy lesson, students research the life of Aaron Feuerstein and his views of the responsibility of a person to his world. Middle schoolers complete...
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Ben Franklin the Good Citizen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate Benjamin Franklin's contributions to society. In this history instructional activity, students read about Franklin's philanthropic behavior and play a bucket brigade game to re-enact how fires were put out during...
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Smart Homes and Appliances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the present state of technology and its future in homes and appliances. After completing a "Life in a cool Lab" worksheet, they view online animation clips of "smart homes." In groups, students get the opportunity to...
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The CPI and You

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics instructional activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Learners complete activity worksheets in this instructional activity.
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Computer Applications - 6

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with the course requirements and class procedures. They develop a list of ways that the computer has changed modern society and review the Board of Education policies regarding computer and Internet use by...
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An Academic, Economic, Cultural, and Political Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars reflect on how many board games they've played have African Americans, their culture or history incorporated within. They identify four street games and three card games that appeal to African Americans. They play the...
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Rebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate new Orleans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research post-Katrina career opportunities in New Orleans and in their own communities, then design a revitalization plan. In this research and design lesson, students use a variety of sources to find out how Hurricane Katrina...
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Hamlet's Denmark

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze literature and apply it to current times. They organize complex information and communicate it in writing. They edit their own communications and that of their peers.
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Community Role Models in the Classroom: The Vietnam Era

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research information about the Viet Nam Era. They listen to a guest speaker talk about his/her role in the Viet Nam War. Students write articles for the classroom newsletter or other appropriate publication.
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The Cost of Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders experience difficult situations where they need to choose values. This lesson provides students with a role-playing opportunity to discover alternative ways of approaching these situations.
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Who's Going to the Convention?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice planning budgets as they create a budget for ten employees of a company to attend a professional convention. They use the Internet, and spreadsheet software to complete their assignment.
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VOTING

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss 'The importance of voting'. They elect 5 candidates - each representing one of the five values. Each candidate presents a case why their value is important. The other class members then vote for whichever value/candidate...
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Properties of Elements

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...

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