Scholastic
Scholastic: 2010 Census: For Kids
Play these fun learning games to uncover facts about the United States you might have never known or download a great story/coloring book for students to learn more about the U.S. Census. Educational resources are also available for U.S....
US Department of Education
Nces Kids: Creating an Area Graph
This is where you will find step by step directions explaining how to create an area graph. Complete each step and click on the next tab. Directions are simple and clear.
Other
Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]
Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Line Graphs
Explains, with examples, what a line graph is and how to construct one. Includes a set of practice questions.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Perfect Pet
Interactive activity in which students learn how to deal with scarcity and the difference between wants and needs as they choose what to buy for their new pet fish with $5.00.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: You Decide!
Think about a difficult decision you have had to make. After you decided did it work out? Why or why not? Why do you think decisions and choices are hard to make? We make personal decisions and we make decisions as groups. There is a...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Costs and Benefits of 'The Three Little Pigs'
Find out what the definition of a cost and a benefit is in terms of the economy when using this site. "When making a decision, students should consider the costs and the benefits of that decision."
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Opportunity Cost
Website with short video [0:20] and quiz teaches the concept of opportunity cost. Links to related material and lessons.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Land Pollution
Kids learn about land pollution and how it effects the environment and health. Study causes, pollutants, garbage, landfills, trash, and facts.