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Less Than Zero

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students keep track of money. For this money management lesson, students read Less Than Zero by Stuart J. Murphy and manipulate a number line to keep track of spending and borrowing in the story.
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Coconut and Chocolate Chip Passover Macaroons

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Recipies are a natural medium for using fractions in real-world problems. This delicious activity has learners adapting the ingredients for coconut and chocolate chip macaroons, a Passover treat, for fewer and more cookies than the...
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Math Maven's Mysteries: Time for a Crime

For Students 5th - 6th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery 'Time for a Crime.' Students read the story and use the ferry schedule to help track down the thief. Students circle the name of the guilty suspect.
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Ponzi? An April Fool's Day History and Economics Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics lesson plan, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Students invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme...