In this economics instructional activity, students read a summary of the different theories, examine graphs, then determine which model each graph is illustrating.

This resource contains two case studies regarding calorie consumption and calorie expenditure. One case is an example of too many calories and the other is a case of too few calories. The questions pertain to what suggestions the class...

Students differentiate between expenditure and income. For this algebra lesson, students create a spreadsheet labeling the date, item and amount as they track their expenses. They format the cells of the spreadsheet to do all the...

Students examine the importance of the nutritional value of explorers' meals. They investigate the concepts of caloric intake vs. caloric expenditure and examine their own nutrition.

Students evaluate the nutritional value of the explorers' meals. This is done through analyzing caloric intake versus caloric expenditure, describing the trend in diet change that explorers experienced over a two year expedition, ...

Here is resource that offers a very clear explanation for how economists measure economic growth by comparing real GDP over time. There is also an additional worksheet that details the expenditure method and four components for...

In this economics instructional activity, students answer questions relating to consumption, investment, and expenditures in a model of a closed economy.  The eight page instructional activity contains forty multiple choice...

Students use heart rate monitors and complete a swimming and running test. These tests allow students to obtain personal data, to manipulate the data through calculations of various parameters, and to graphically represent the data.

In this Consumption Function worksheet, students plot consumption functions on a graph, answer questions about it, and show changes on various consumption schedules.

This is a great exercise to give your class a bit of a reality check about having a baby. Few of them realize what a tremendous expense it is for the first year alone. Have them estimate what they think it will cost before giving them...

Use this graphic organizer to record what food and drink is consumed in one day. Also record all activity performed on this same day. The class will need some charts regarding the calories in food items. Also needed are charts regarding...

Students use the Internet to research information on the food pyramid, recommended daily allowances of nutrients, caloric intake and expenditure, and value of foods. They analyze their own eating habits and exercise level.

An important part of balancing caloric intake to energy expenditure is knowing how many Calories you are consuming. In the fifth of a seven-lesson series on food and energy, learners estimate their daily caloric intake, then use a...

Young scholars use heart rate monitors and complete a swimming and running test. These tests allow students to obtain personal data, to manipulate the data through calculations of various parameters, and to graphically represent the data.

In this Plotting the Investment Function worksheet, students plot various functions on several graphs, answer questions about them, and make predictions about scenarios with variables.

In this Keynesian worksheet, students complete a table, plot functions on a graph, answer questions, solve problems, and make predictions about scenarios with variables.

Challenge your class with this fiscal policy learning exercise. Learners analyze graphs to answer questions about aggregate expenditures, the real national income, and the recessionary gap.

In this vacation planning instructional activity, students plan a vacation.  They determine the approximate cost of their vacation.  Students complete an itenrary and  graphic organizer to identify daily costs of the...

Sixth graders investigate the meaning of different types of Native American music and dance. They determine how this music and dance has contributed to modern music and dance. They problem solve to determine the average length of the...

Students explore the relationship between caloric expenditure and exercise, and see a real world use for fractions as they relate to daily life.

Students plan meals for a day based on their own caloric needs, make a shopping list, and "shop" on line.  In this Great Depression nutrition plan lesson plan, students calculate their caloric needs and plan meals before "shopping"...

Students monitor their calorie intake and energy expenditure. They keep track of daily data in a journal and assess and adjust their diets as appropriate.

Students examine the life cycle of the Pacific salmon and the impact of humans on salmon migration. They watch a Powerpoint presentation, trace migration routes on satellite imagery, and complete mock calculations of salmon energy...

Students watch a Powerpoint presentation on public spending. After a discussion, they compose a written comparison of the public sector spending plans of the three major British political parties.