Students explain how markets work and the role of prices within markets is an important key to being able to explain and predict economic behavior. In true markets, prices are determined by the interaction of buyers and sellers.

Students examine markets, international trade, and the role of government in international trade. After reviewing articles on the Governor of Nebraska's recent trade missions, they discuss in small groups their opinions of whether or...

Students take a tour of a produce department in a grocery store. They explore the concepts of money and a budget. They complete problem solving activities and taste different fruits and vegetables.

Students define vocabulary terms related to monetary policies, and apply monetary tools to solve economic scenarios.

The student will estimate the weight and cost of produce and calculate the actual price.Discuss the difference between weight and volume. Have students discuss whether it is more economical to buy produce by the pound, by the piece or...

Students work together in groups to participate in a trading game. They are allowed to trade with different people in each round. They discover free and restricted trade.

In this English worksheet, students read "Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection

In this English activity, students read "Levi's to Make iPod Jeans," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Sixth graders examine oral history traditions. They interview family members about their childhoods and compare them to their own. Students use the collected information to make posters, letters, essays, or poems about their research.

Students learn about Mound Cities and how they both started and stopped. In this Mound lesson students explore how Mound Cities did not succeed and why. Students dig deeper then the lesson as they discuss defeat and relate it to their...

For this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students estimate, calculate prices, and convert liquid measures to solve these problems.

In this English worksheet, students read "Have an Exam? Have a Kit-Kat," and then respond to 10 multiple choice, 30 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students identify six effective ways to prevent food borne illness in the home. They develop the ability to responsibly and safely handle food, from purchase to preparation. Students comprehend just how susceptible food can be to...

Students analyze how the performance of a company affects its stock value resulting in profits or losses. They simulate buying stock and earning dividends.

The student will locate countries on a world map from which we import foods that our climate prevents us from growing locally.1. Discuss the term "export." Divide learners into groups of four. Give the groups five minutes to brainstorm...

Students select a company that they like and using technology, in teams, they prepare a class presentation about their company. The class have the option to buy stock or choose a competitor. Each team research a company and buy...

In this ESL connectors worksheet, students fill in blanks using connectors of contrast, and purpose. A link to audio and HTML code is given. 

In this mortgages learning exercise, students solve 2 different problems that include 2 or more parts to each one. First, they determine the total amount a couple will pay for their house, how much the cost is interest, and what portion...

Students generate ideas for products / services based on their own skills and think about how these could be marketed.

Young scholars discuss ways people attempt to know their fortune. They study how in Japan people go to a shrine and get their fortunes. They write fortunes for their peers and share in an activity modeled on that of a Japanese Temple...

Students study positive and negative aspects of land use laws and zoning ordinances. They participate in a land use planning exercise using a role play activity.

Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the instructional activity is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada...

Students disuss the work of a farmer. They recognize and name farm animals to represent the information in a pictogram.

In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.