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Teach Engineering

Let's Get it There Fast

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Are planes the best shipping method? Using maps, pupils determine the fastest mode of transportation between two cities. Given a list of items to ship, groups decide the best shipping method to finish the 18th segment of a 22-part unit.
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Curated OER

Wasting Energy at Home?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify ways that energy is wasted. They develop ideas on how to conserve energy in the home. They also categorize appliances found in the home as heavy, moderate, or light users of energy
Worksheet
Curated OER

Interpreting Remainders

For Students 4th
In this remainders worksheet, 4th graders practice solving 2 word problems involving division math problems with remainders. Students answer 2 multiple choice questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Critical Consumerism

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the ways companies target the teenage demographic. In this advertising lesson, students discuss in focus groups what they like to buy. Students also complete a related worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Total English Advanced: Issues Crossword!

For Students 7th - 10th
In this key vocabulary crossword puzzle learning exercise, students practice key vocabulary as they read the 11 clues to correctly fill in the word puzzle.
Interactive
US Mint

United States Mint: Hip Pocket Change Money Games

For Students 3rd - 5th
Over 20 games have been created and posted here by the US Mint. Dive for coins, count money and much more in these engaging games designed for younger students.
Unit Plan
Other

Webquest: u.s. Coins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Great WebQuest for you to discover information about the history of U.S. coins. You will also learn about the choice of symbols used and then get to design your own coin.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Printing Your Own Money

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson outlining a class fundraiser where students design and create their own print to use to make greeting cards.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Lincoln Cent (Penny)

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Return to Monticello Nickel

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Monticello Nickel, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Roosevelt Dime

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Roosevelt Dime, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
Activity
US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Half Dollar

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the half dollar coin, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
Activity
US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Quarter

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Quarter, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Wild Water Adventure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn how a system of equations can be used to find the best use of information to make decisions in real-world situations.Students will work in groups of 3s or 4s to develop a system for the best buy on tickets at a water...
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PBS

Pbs: Secret History of the Credit Card

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A site designed for teachers to accompany the PBS documentary by the same name. Lists of resources and handouts can stand alone.