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Business Communication 1
Students discover the methods and media that are used to communicate information effectively. They identify barriers to successful communication. They research different ways of communicating with others.
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La Influencia Latina en Nuestra Comunidad (The Latino Influence in our Community)
Students visit a grocery store to create a list of Latino products. They take photographs of areas in their community that demonstrate the latino population. Students research community services available to the Latino population. They...
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Planets for Sale
Student develop their technology skills. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a movie featuring planets that they research. Students use flip video cameras to film commercials to market their planets.
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W. Atlee Burpee and the "Seeds" of Becoming an Entrepreneur
Students research the components of W. Atlee Burpee's mail-order business. For this Pennsylvanian history lesson, students analyze three business components for Burpee's mail-order business. Students create a plan implementing the...
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Why We Trade: Exchanging Goods and Services
Students conduct simple bartering and trading activities and consider how product value can be altered by the market.
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What is Manga?
Students research graphic novels. In this manga lesson, students work in small groups as the read graphic novels in literature circle format.
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History of Hong Kong
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong. In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks. Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong.
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The World's Columbian Exposition
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements lesson, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...
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Documenting a Student Exchange program
Seventh graders examine student exchange programs. In this Current Events lesson, 7th graders produce a website for viewers. Students research the life of foreign exchange students.
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New super-sweet tomato hits the shelves!
Seventh graders examine the growth of the new tomato in the United Kingdom. In this Agriculture lesson, 7th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a discussion in pairs about fruits and...
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Barter Day
Fifth graders research bartering. In this bartering lesson plan, 5th graders investigate bartering as a way to trade for goods and services. Students experience bartering first hand while playing a game.
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Coffee Makes the World Go Round
Students examine the concept of "fair trade coffee," then research facts about coffee and the coffee industry and create original exhibits to be included in a "Global Coffee Awareness Fair."
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Country Economic Organization
Eighth graders research the economic systems and organization of another country. They prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the class showcasing their findings.
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The Future of China's Economic System
Ninth graders explore China's economic system and the future of the system. They define economic terms, research websites to find examples of how China is developing into a mixed economy system and how it competes with the U.S. for...
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Social Effects of WWII on SC
Fourth graders compare how the events in the Charleston Harbor affected South Carolinians versus people in other parts of the U.S. In this American history instructional activity, 4th graders watch a video clip, discuss sections of a...
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?
Students study taxes and the role that they place in our lives. In this economic lesson, students explore the reality of taxes, how they work, why we pay them, where the money goes and how to make the most of the money you pay into taxes...
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Pecan Lessons
Students complete lessons on the computer related to pecans. Students complete assignments such as typing descriptions of pecan categories, using email to find out information, researching the internet about production regions, and more.
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Nutritional Influence on Illness and Disease
Students examine nutritionally related diseases and illnesses, evaluating studies and developing topics for a science fair project. They investigate bacteria, researching how it can be harmful or helpful, and create illustrated displays.
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You Can't Always Get What You Want!
Students examine the concepts of supply and demand. They watch a video, research and identify the effect of fads, and complete the worksheet, Fads of the Last 100 Years.
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Working With Job Ads
Students examine abbreviations in newspaper advertisements. In groups, they cut out any unfamiliar abbreviations they come across. Once this is completed, they research the qualifications and education needed to hold the careers...
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It's Your Future!
Students explore the concept of getting a job and buying a home. In this getting a job and buying a home activity, students research job qualifications and salaries for various jobs. Students discuss what is a mortgage and how one works.
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Industrial Agriculture
Learners write about the benefits that industrial agriculture has had on growing crops. In this industrial agriculture lesson plan, students research how technology has impacted the processing speed of growing food.
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Product Design and Production in the Global Economy
Eleventh graders explore the design, manufacture and consumption of personal audio devices and cellular products. They examine the related issues, choices, and consequences in the global economy for such purchases. They research...
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Peak Load Growth Along the Wasatch Front: What's Driving Electricity Demand in Utah?
Students study how electricity is used in Utah. They create an advertising plan to educate consumers about peak cycles and energy costs for the cycling service of electricity. They present their advertising plan to the class for...