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Fighting Corruption
Twelfth graders research the different types of business ethics. In this Economics lesson plan, 12th graders read various handouts on corruption. Students participate in a discussion on trying to end corruption.
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Group Presentation Project
Students teach class by creating a presentation and activity for a section of the chapter on Marketing Plans and Market Segmentation. They work cooperatively in groups on different sections of the textbook chapter and use PowerPoint to...
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Understanding Wikis and Ethical Responsible Posting of Information
Students, using the Internet, post information about local attractions. They choose a topic and create a website. They review each others website and make comments on its content.
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The CPI and You
Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this activity.
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Beyond Organic?
Students examine the critiques of organic agriculture and its production and marketing approaches. In this sustainable agriculture lesson students study how the ideas about ethics of the food system are changing.
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Creating a Web Page
Students complete a unit focusing on the creation of a student-generated website. They read and evaluate articles about business ethics, critique websites, and develop a student-created webpage.
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Neighborhood Map Machine
Second graders study building placements in a neighborhood. They discuss businesses, roads, houses, rivers, police/fire stations, and use Neighborhood Map Machine to create a new map. They complete an exploratory map and community of...
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Worksheet 2. Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners choose the word or phrase that means the same as the word or phrase in bold in each sentence. There are 12 questions to answer.
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Vocabulary Practice: Words That Mean the Same
In this synonyms worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold. From three choices, students choose the word or phrase that means the same as the word in bold.
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Rebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate new Orleans
Learners 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
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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Give and Take
Second graders explore the concepts of goods, services and community. They go on a community walk, find businesses and logos within their community, read books about communities, and compare various goods and services. They pick a job...
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Natural Disasters: Nature's Fury
Students explore the human experience. For this business ethics lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the American natural disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries and the implications they presented.
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Making Good Investments
Students 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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Why Survey?
In this survey worksheet, learners take surveys and answer questions about famous Americans, inventions, and teen ethics. Students answer questions about 3 surveys.
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The Persuaders
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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An Academic, Economic, Cultural, and Political Lesson Plan
Students 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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Computer Applications - 6
Students 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 students.
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The Cost of Art
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?
Students 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
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
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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Council for Ethics in Economics
The Council for Ethics in Economics is a worldwide association of leaders in business, education, and other professions working together to strengthen the ethical fabric of business and economic life.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Ethics in America Ii
Medicines, war, business, and more are topics found within the Ethics in America II. This exhibit is designed to aid students in understanding ethical reasoning in a variety of disciplines.