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Work and Rewards

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of work. Rewards for working are considered and related to personal recognition and satisfaction.
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Household Go-Togethers

For Students Pre-K - K
In this household items worksheet, students match the 5 pairs of items found in a house to show what belongs together. Students draw a line to connect the items that match.
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Gorilla Alphabet and Number Cards

For Students Pre-K - K
For this gorilla alphabet and number cards worksheet, students color and cut apart a separate card for each upper and lower case (Zaner-Bloser) alphabet letter. Students also color the number cards from 1 to 10.
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Breaking News English: Disney in Talks to Buy Pixar

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Disney in Talks to Buy Pixar," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Mini Valentine's Day Card

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students cut out, color and fold a small card. The card has the words "Happy Valentine's Day" with a picture of two teddy bears.
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Shopping Trip 2- Coin Identification Worksheet

For Students 1st
In this coin identification worksheet, 1st graders cut out pictures of coins that are labeled with their value in cents. They place the coins next to the pictures and coin amounts.
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To Be or Not To Be

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate and conduct an interview associated with a career they are considering. They present the information in an expository writing piece using a different point of view.
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Tobacco: Labor Issues in Tobacco Processing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify the various job classifications in the tobacco industry. Using their text, they determine the average wage rate and typical gender working in the tobacco companies in the early 20th century. They discuss the impact of...
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Youth in the Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and identify their roles within the economy. In groups, they identify the similiarities and differences among different groups of people and describe the types of roles within an economy. They have a partner complete a...
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Dialogue: Work

For Teachers 5th - 7th
For this dialogue about work worksheet, students answer questions about work and work conditions.  Student A asks the questions, and Student B provides the answer.
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Youth and Society

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss and research what children's lives throughout the world are like and consider factors that influence living conditions. Students compare child labor laws for the U.S. and other countries and identify ideal human...
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Unearthing The Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use agriculture related questions in order to build research skills. The questions are given and then they are expected to determine the best resource for finding the answers. The connection to the farmer is how they use...
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Orienteering II

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students name the parts of a compass and comprehend the function of each part. They define paces and tallies and use them in a real world situation. Students are shown the proper use of radio terminology. They use a map and compass to...
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A Pilgrim Paper Doll

For Students 1st - 4th
In this Pilgrim paper doll cut-out learning exercise, students follow the directions to cut out and color a Pilgrim paper doll. They also cut out and color various outfits for the doll.
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Method Madness!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explain the steps in the scientific method. In this inquiry lesson, students construct a CEENBoT using website directions. They diagnose and fix the problem after the teacher cause it to malfunction.
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To Be or Not To Be - Career Choice

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct an interview and research information associated with the career of their choice.
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Make Sense of Nature

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Boys' Attitudes To Work

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the notion of what are students' images of manliness. Students test what represents success for students through a survey. Students ponder the issue can doing school work help you be manly.
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Survival of the Fittest

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore plant needs and growth. In this plant science lesson, students use a cereal box to complete a plant growth graph activity.
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Photographs of Lewis Hine: Documentation of Child Labor

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the Archival Research Catalog to complete assignments and activities about Lewis Hines and the National Child Labor Committee.
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Women in the Labor Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the differences men and women experience in the work force. They study the relationship between education and the likelihood of employment.
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Strike! Citizenship 11-14/KS3/Levels E&F

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders draft a speech to last only one minute. It should explain their personal view on strikes and be designed to persuade others.
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Database Detectives Record Clues

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect and organize data from their classmates. They create a database of the information and analyze it. They discuss the role technology has in the world today.
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The Gingerbread Man

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students tour their school meeting all of the staff members and taking their pictures. They use the pictures to make cut outs that describe the person's job and other facts about them. They listen the Gingerbread Man, and retell the...