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Curated OER

Innovation in a Bag

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a business plan to start up their own business. In this algebra lesson, students think of a product they can produce and sell. They create on paper what they should do and then put into practice creating a mock business.
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Curated OER

George Washington Carver

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to identify the contributions of George Washington Carver. In groups, they analyze how his contributions influenced others and the economy we have today. They create a poster showing his accomplishments and...
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Curated OER

The Business of Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars visit the Design for the Other 90% exhibition. In this design lesson, 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 watch...
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Curated OER

Challenges in Changing the Face of a City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a video in which people want to change the city of Oakland, California. They decide on the best course of action.
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PBS

Pbs: Rewards and Challenges of Self Employment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the rewards and challenges of self-employment.