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The Paper Airplane Challenge: A Market Economy Simulation
Students have the opportunity to participate in a simulation that enables them explain the characteristics of a Market Economic System.
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Breaking News English: McDonald's Pulls Out of Iceland
In this English learning exercise, students read "McDonald's Pulls Out of Iceland," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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American Immigration Past and Present
Young scholars simulate a Commission hearing in which the class attempt to arrive at an immigration policy; individual essays by each student; and, if time permits, individual or group projects based on some aspect of America's...
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Out of the City and Into the Soup
Young scholars examine the issue of air pollution. They read and analyze an article, evaluate the responses of state and federal officials to the problem, conduct Internet research, and write a letter to their senator and congressman.
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What's in the Water?
Young scholars examine water data for up to a month and perform tests on the samples.
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Talking Bulls and Bears
Students compare and contrast bull and bear markets. For this stock market lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to study supply and demand, the stock exchange, and financial scandals.
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Market Structures and Competition
Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. For this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE)
Students explore the concept of human rights. In this social justice lesson, students explore vocabulary regarding human rights and human rights violations in North Korea.
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International Trade
Young scholars, through lecture and discussion, examine the mechanics of exchange in world markets and then at some of the issues nations face as a result of the international character of trade. They participate in an activity that...
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Production Possibilities Curve Worksheet
For this economics worksheet, students respond to 12 problem solving questions regarding production possibilities and the production possibility curve.
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Exploring Virtual Europe
Students research the geography, government, climate, history, economy, and culture of a European country. They select a country in Europe, explore various websites, and complete a worksheet.
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Australia and Argentina: A Study in Contrast
Students study world events and their effect on economic growth. They research and interpret graphs to determine explanations for economic growth. Students compare the World Wars and the Great Depression to the growth of Argentina and...
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Contemporary Mexican and Puerto Rican Immigration
Students in an ESL classroom compare and contrast Puetro Rican and Mexican cultures. In groups, they research the reasons why people leave one country for another and how to obtain a visa. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the...
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Financial Crisis Glossary
Secondary learners explore the background and vocabulary surrounding US and global economic crises. Originally, the lesson was written to address the 2008 economy, but the material and information is easily adaptable to today's economy....
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Physical and Human Geography Review Worksheet and Study Guide
For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.
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Making Decisions About Careers
Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is related to the concepts related to conducting research of the economy while focusing on career choices. They find information using a variety of different resources when including statistics of...
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Sustainable Development and Canada's Natural Resources
Students use text information, data and graphs to explain what sustainable development is, and to investigate the rate of consumption of Canada's natural resources. In groups, they graph their findings.
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Energy in a Clean Environment
Students examine the efficiency of each alternative energy source as well as what limitations exist in terms of extracting the usable energy. They determine which energy source is most effective to the economy and the environment in the...
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Social Studies: Debating Aid to Micronesia
Young scholars simulate a debate about continued U.S. aid to the Federated States of Micronesia. In two large groups, they research the history of Micronesia and how it was affected by colonization and trusteeship. After the debate,...
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Wealth in Transition: From Sail to Loom
Students examine Salem's transition from a merchant to industrial economy. Using a report by investors, they examine the process and debates that occured when wanting to build a textile mill in Salem. They discuss the challenges...
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Focused Learning Lesson
Eleventh graders analyze charts and primary source documents to compare life in the 1940s and 1950s. They are encouraged to examine the economy, government, sports and education.
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Environmentalism: Then and Now
Tenth graders examine the history of the conservation movement and how it relates to contemporary issues. In this Environmental Science lesson, 10th graders research the roots of the environmental and conservation movement and...
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Great Seal of Arkansas
Young scholars identify the state seal of Arkansas and the emblems associated with the seal. They use a Venn diagram to compare the national seal with the state seal.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Latvia
This site contains info on the government, politics, economy, and people of Latvia. Information is current to November 2011.