Curated OER
Prevent Child Abuse
Young scholars research documents and photographs by Lewis Hine on child labor. They examine documents and summarize them. Students complete several photograph analysis worksheets. Their research and documents begin after the Civil War.
Curated OER
Dewey Decimal System -- Cataloging Collections
Students put their cataloging skills into practice. In this research lesson students examine the listed websites that feature Dewey Decimal classification. Students then collaborate to use the Dewey Decimal classification system to...
Curated OER
The Food Safety Team at Restaurants
High schoolers study who is involved in processing and keeping the food safe in dining out situations. They examine the procedures restaurants take for cleanliness and safety while identifying the role of the Food Code in restaurant...
Curated OER
Money Matters: the Importance of Global Cooperation
Learners explore the role of the International Monetary fund. In this secondary Economics lesson, students focus on the history, mission, and structure of the IMF. Learners examine the past and continuing contributions of the...
Curated OER
Weather Log
Students develop the skill of recording weather observations. Not only students be responsible for recording visual observations of the sky, but also collecting and recording weather instrument data.
Curated OER
That was Then, This is Now-House and Home
Eleventh graders discover the appreciation of the importance of visuals in exploring different aspects of society past and present. They collaborate on comparing and contrasting information. Students look at what life was like during the...
Palo Alto Software
Bplans.com: The Complete Guide to Business Planning
This interactive site allows you to find a business similar to yours. View its plan, and download and edit it to fit your business.
Other
Inc.: Pointers on Putting Together Your Business Plan
Prepration is needed before a business plan is written. This article, written in April 2000, will give tips on what to keep in mind when writing a plan.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Research a Company
After gathering information on a Fortune 500 company, students key a business report on their research and present their findings in a slideshow.
Other
Businessfinance.com: Business Development
This is an excellent resource to consult for help in starting or growing a small business. A listing of counselors by state is provided.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Entrepreneurship: Creating a New Business
In this lesson students will explore the steps involved in starting a new business. This will include preparing a ten-page Business Plan, building a model of the business, and presenting the business idea in a role-play situation where...
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Balance Sheet Template
This resource provides a brief description of what a balance sheet is and how to prepare one. A template for a sole proprietorship balance sheet is included to use for your own preparation.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: International Business Cultures and Marketing Strategy
This instructional activity has students research business practices in different countries and create a PowerPoint Presentation that they will share with the class. Students will prepare support materials to accompany their...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: I Owe, I Owe, So Off to Work I Go!
Students often attend college and are faced with the mounting debt incurred from student loans. This lesson plan will guide through calculating repayment for students loans, preparing a monthly budget, and researching options for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Can I Afford This House?
In this lesson, students will prepare a spreadsheet that provides information about purchasing a house. Using functions and formulas, they will determine if they can afford the house. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson...