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Trade -- Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the theory of comparative advantage. They read an article about globalization and trading to answer questions promoted by the teacher. They develop their own examples of comparative advantage.
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A Tour in Sustainability

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore two LEED certified green buildings. They examine what is the LEED certification process and what constitutes a green building. They tour via the internet two LEED certified green buildings, while comparing and...
Worksheet
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Abolition of Slavery Day

For Students 7th - 11th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Abolition of Slavery Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
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Estimating Revenues

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students write out a business plan that translates into an estimation of revenue made in the first three years.
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Toothpicks and Timber

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students problem-solve how to log five acres. Working in pairs, they construct models of logging sites before and after the trees are harvested. they paint their models and include other environmental details.
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Solid Waste Management

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the role of packaging of everyday products and urge manufacturers to reduce the amount of it. They also discover how many products they use everyday can be recycled.
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It's In the Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the careers available in the field of oceanography. They discover the difference between a job and a career and the need for a good education. They work together to create a presentation about oceanography.
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Tallahassee Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders gather information from technological sources such as TV, radio, and Internet as well as from newspapers and maps and produce a final printed report. They use the data to create a spreadsheet and read a Florida state...
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Classroom Triangles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use bearing measurements to triangulate and determine objects' locations. Working in teams of two or three, students must put on their investigative hats as they take bearing measurements to specified landmarks in their...
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Mining for Mmm-minerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore minerals and examine environmental impact of mining through simulation.
Worksheet
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Mining Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th
In this coal mining math learning exercise, learners perform a set of operations to determine profit of mining a "chocolate chip cookie" and graph results.
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Money Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review coins and their values. In this coin recognition lesson plan, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's names,...
Worksheet
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Regroup More Than Once

For Students 4th - 5th
For this regrouping in multiplication worksheet, students use the table for the 'New England Public Libraries' to find the products for each six problems. Students use regrouping to solve the multiplication problems.
Unit Plan
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Art Nouveau

For Teachers 7th
Students study the design elements of Art Nouveau, its sources and development. They create art projects in ceramics and glass that exemplify the focus of Art Nouveau as a decorative style.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: World Population Aging At Record Rate

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "World Population Aging At Record Rate," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Unit Rate Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the unit rate or unit price with this calculator.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: What's the Plan?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this activity, students investigate area with nonstandard and standard units of measure. They work to plan a unique vegetable garden and calculate the costs of plants for the garden.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 2: Saving Money by Finding the Better Buy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will be able to make economically sound purchasing decisions by using unit pricing, calculating discounts, and analyzing fixed and variable costs.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How the United States and Other Countries Experience Inflation

For Students 9th - 10th
How does inflation affect a country's well-being? What are some examples of high and low inflation?.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Does It Cost?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will use an online mortgage calculator to determine the cost of financing a house over various lengths of time and at various interest rates. This lesson is excellent to include in a budgeting unit.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Math for Everyone

For Students K - 1st
Provides online programs and explanations on everyday math: calculating a tip at a restaurant, determining the sale price of an item, finding the odds of winning a lottery, computing simple and compound interest, and more.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Household Energy Conservation and Efficiency

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete three different activities to evaluate the energy consumption in a household and explore potential ways to reduce that consumption. The focus is on conservation and energy efficient electrical devices and appliances.The...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Design Your Own Bedroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Many students dream of designing their ideal bedroom. In this exercise, students will be required to limit their designs by size (as a specific volume) and price (a specific amount). They must design the floor plan, including furniture...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: What's for Dinner?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson unit, students locate recipes for a dinner meal, create a list of ingredients, then calculate the quantities needed for a given number of people, and the overall cost.