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The Artist as Entrepreneur: Is this a Hobby or a Business?
High schoolers discover the IRS codes and criteria for establishing their art activity as a business rather than a hobby. They develop ways to demonstrate that their art activity is actually a business venture as classified by the IRS.
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The Artist As Entrepreneur: Getting Down To Business: Get Organized
Students examine the various business structures and select the best one to use in a art business plan that they have developed. They compare the benefits and risks of each business structure then discuss in small groups the merits of...
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The Business of Design
Middle schoolers visit the Design for the Other 90% exhibition. In this design lesson plan, student learn how to design for the population of the world that is poor or impoverished. In addition, students read New York Times articles and...
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It's On Sale
First graders read the book The Great Pet Sale to learn about economics and advertisements. In this economics lesson plan, 1st graders read the book The Great Pet Sale and define related vocabulary words. Students compare prices to find...
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Investigation: The Local Bagel Shop
Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion activity, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....
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On The Road: The Business of Music
Students pretend their band at school has been booked for a multi-city tour. In groups, they research prices for accommodations, transportation and their salary. To end the activity, they calculate a price for a small, mid and large...
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The Artist as Entrepreneur: Getting Down to Business: What's My Market?
Students create a marketing plan for their artwork by analyzing their potential customers. They consider the type of art they wish to produce, the price range for the art and the type of competition that they face then develop a low...
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Town Along the Chesapeake Bay
Fourth graders make a drawing of a town along a river off of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Upon completion, they give an oral description of their town, including its houses, stores, businesses, farm area, government, etc., and will...
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Argumentative/Persuasive Writing
Intended for an intermediate/advance ELD course, this resource can support anyone learning the techniques and discernment needed for effective persuasive/argumentative writing. Beginning with the issue of curfews for a quick class...
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Purpose of Advertising
Students recognize nonverbal cues in advertisements. In this advertising lesson plan, students navigate a website with history of advertisements. Students collect sample advertisements. Students plan and perform...
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Proud to Live in New Jersey
Students explore New Jersey. In this New Jersey social studies instructional activity, students define vocabulary and participate in activities centered around the agriculture, geography, industry, history, and culture of New Jersey....
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Logo Design Basics: School ID
Young scholars design a new logo for their school. In this graphic design lesson, students learn the fundamentals of logo design and how to incorporate the needs of the client in design development. Young scholars design a new school...
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Who's Up for the Olympic Challenge?:Integrating the 5 Themes of Geography with Olympic Bids
Students explore geographical themes. In this problem solving geography lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the Vancouver/Whistler Olympic bid. Students analyze Vancouver as an Olympic site looking at...
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What I Want to be When I Grow Up
Sixth graders discover different careers in music. In this career exploration lesson, 6th graders explore four different categories of music careers: music education, music performance, music business and music therapy. Students...
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Plant Science Activities
Students complete several plant life activities. In this botany lesson, students practice painting images that resemble plants they are familiar with as well as planting seeds outside of class. Students participate in a dramatic...
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VH1 All Access Spotlight: Josh Groban, Lesson 2: Standing Out Above the Rest
Young scholars, through class discussion, identify the characteristics of musicians and their music that help make them successful. Josh Groban is used as an example. They list positive adjectives to describe themselves and then their...
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Designing the Toy Planet Store
Sixth graders create a grid of their fictitious store. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders use a computer to measure out the floor of their store and create furniture, doorways, windows, and more. This lesson includes directions for...
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Participatory Citizenship
Pupils explore U.S. politics by completing a class project. In this National policy lesson, students review and compare the National Service Act of 1990 and the Kennedy Service Act and the importance of service in the U.S.A. Pupils...
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Alphabet Magnets
Students create their own alphabet magnets. in this alphabet lesson, students use old business card magnets and cover them with white mailing labels. They cut the magnets and place alphabet stickers on them.
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Our Town
Students discover what makes a community run smoothly by reading signs and visiting various places in their community. In this social studies lesson, small groups of students take photographs of community signs and places and then ask...
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Let us Help
Students explore water conservation. In this ecology and civic responsibility lesson, students identify agencies that monitor and help improve water quality and describe what they do. Students research these organizations and work in...
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Creating a Team Logo
Most companies have logos to represent them. Ask student teams to come up with their own logos and enter them in a class competition to be screen printed. Groups must include the school initials and the team name and follow a list of...
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Animal Electronic I.D.
Learners discover ways to keep the animals in our environment safe by examining electronic I.D. tags. In this animal safety lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which they are monitored by an electronic I.D....
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Pay It Forward Project
Create a list of random acts of kindness and have your class perform them during a designated week. Learners will also participate in a project centered around being kind to others. Each grade chooses their kindness project, and then...