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Philanthropic Beliefs of Native Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropy, list 3 traditions of Native American giving and sharing, and identify 3...
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Who Works for Nonprofits?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. In this character development and career instructional activity, students identify job opportunities in a nonprofit organization and research the necessary skills needed for...
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Hand Washing: I can handle it!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students wash cinnamon off of their hands in a variety of ways to learn proper ways to disinfect. In this washing hands lesson plan, students use water, soap, cooking spray, and other ingredients to wash hands and talk about the results.
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New Production Method Uses Far Less Energy Than It Creates

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the usage of alcohol fuel. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders research the issue of using this type of energy.  Students complete a worksheet on their research. 
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Cybercrooks lure citizens into international crime

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students fill in a graphic organizer about suspicious websites and why they should stay away from them. In this website lesson plan, students read about crime on the Internet, and how these cybercrooks steal identities. Students fill in...
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Cities Crack Down on Raves

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore personal health issues. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Cities Crack Down on Raves", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. High schoolers discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable...
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Change for the future: Redesigning Maquoketa

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research a problem to be solved in their town, develop a rationale as to why they should act on this problem, and present their ideas to the class and their community. In this problem solving lesson plan, 6th graders...
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Math Practice-Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this 3rd grade math practice worksheet, students complete a set of 20 questions relating to a variety of 3rd grade math concepts. An answer key is included.
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Idioms Quiz: Money 1

For Students 6th - 8th
In this idioms about money worksheet, students complete sentences in which idioms about money and payment are used.
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Chapter 22 – The 1950s

For Students 9th - 12th
For this 1950's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Talking About the MySpace Generation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine 21st century learning tools. For this digital tools lesson, students discover what the Internet is and explore the success of Google and MySpace. Students discuss what they think could be the next big digital tool.
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Market Supply and Demand and Equilibrium Prices

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 27 fill and the blank and multiple choice questions about market supply and demand as well as equilibrium prices.
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New Equilibrium Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics practice worksheet, students respond to 20 questions where they calculate new equilibrium points and label diagrams.
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Linear Modeling: Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze linear functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students create a linear model to relate coordinate pairs. They evaluate and solve equations.
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As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography skills activity, students read a 4-page article titled "As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the content of the article.
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Stock Market Basics

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students read a 2-page selection titled "Stock Market Basics," and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the information presented.
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Use of Lasers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the use of lasers. In this "lasers" science and career education lesson, students search the Internet to find uses for lasers and make a list of companies that use or produce lasers. Students complete a lasers and making...
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Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 social studies quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Southern Strawberries

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Southern Strawberries worksheet, students watch the America's Heartland video Southern Strawberries and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 7 sentences.
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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Learners work in groups and present the...
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Dow And Jones: Wizards of Wall Street

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view a documentary on Mr. Dow and Mr. Jones. The Dow-Jones Industrial Average is the most commonly used economic indicator in American finance. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and complete a timeline to chart stock...
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Hi-Tech Volunteerism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine their personal skills and strengths and connect them to specific volunteer possibilities in developing countries. Based on what they explore hi-tech venture philanthropy, students envision projects that affect global...
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Sizes, Sizes, Choosing the Largest and Smallest

For Students Pre-K - K
In this size comparison worksheet, students examine 4 rows of black and white clip art pictures. They draw an X on the largest picture and a circle around the smallest picture.