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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: 2010 Census: For Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
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....
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Interactive
US Department of Education

Nces Kids: Creating an Area Graph

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Line Graphs

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Explains, with examples, what a line graph is and how to construct one. Includes a set of practice questions.
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Activity
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Perfect Pet

For Students K - 1st
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.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: You Decide!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Costs and Benefits of 'The Three Little Pigs'

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
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."
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Website
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Opportunity Cost

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with short video [0:20] and quiz teaches the concept of opportunity cost. Links to related material and lessons.
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Interactive
Other

Meta Chart: Create a Line Chart

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Design and share line charts with this web-based tool.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Land Pollution

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about land pollution and how it effects the environment and health. Study causes, pollutants, garbage, landfills, trash, and facts.