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Curated OER

Time is In

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. High schoolers will identify and recognize propaganda techniques (glittering generalities, bandwagon, sex appeal, testimonial, transfer, etc.) and write a...
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Inspirational Mapping for the Corps of Discovery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a computer software entitled, Inspiration, in order to create a map or web of what Lewis and Clark should have packed for their journey west. They are given the expectations of the teacher and a scoring guide is...
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Recording Artist and MP3 Players

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore the concept of being a recording artist. In this recording artist lesson, students determine the costs of producing various music products such as a demo tape, 8-track tape, and a record deal. Learners discuss supply,...
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A Money Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss what a budget is and its purpose. They create a draft of a simple budget that they could possible use. They discuss their trade-offs when they choose to follow a budget.
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Solid Waste Management

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the role of packaging of everyday products and urge manufacturers to reduce the amount of it. They also discover how many products they use everyday can be recycled.
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Lesson Plan
University of Rhode Island

How Does the Human Body Use Energy during Various Athletic Activities?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate how much energy is used during different athletic activities. They conduct Internet research to obtain information on the top three athletic sporting events from around the world, and calculate the calories burned...
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Mandarin Mountains: Get a Job

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars consider career options. In this career lesson, students use a selected Internet source to explore various jobs as well as the skills required for them. Young scholars also consider the contributions of workers to the...
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The Food Pyramid

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the food pyramid and photograph food choices from their school to create a healthy meal guide. In this food choices lesson, 4th graders study the food pyramid, photograph healthy food choices at their cafeteria, and...
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Values Auction

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students assess what they value and participate in a class auction. In this financial values lesson, students complete a budget activity and use play money to participate in an auction. Students complete a related worksheet and take a...
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Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars describe the properties of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In this health science lesson, students identify food sources where these nutrients can be found. They explain how they affect our body.
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Keep that Zip! Nutrients: Zinc, Iron, Protein

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.
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Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Plastic Replacing Cash in UK

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Plastic Replacing Cash in UK," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Variables That Can Affect Making Schedule

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study the variables that affect transportation of shipments and the factors that affect deterioration of a perishable product.  In this transportation lesson students discuss the pros and cons of team driving. 
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The Male Reproductive System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars name the different parts of the male reproductive system. In this health science lesson, students research health issues affecting the male reproductive system. They create a presentation and share it to class.
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Vitamin Planet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explain the function of vitamins in their body. In this health lesson, students identify the six types of vitamins. They create a chart comparing two of them.
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Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe the changes their body undergoes during puberty. In this health science lesson plan, 8th graders explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play a major role in the process. They identify the different parts...
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Wellness Inventory

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders evaluate their own health status. In this health science lesson, 8th graders complete a worksheet of wellness inventory. They design an improvement plan for themselves.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Don't Buy It Get Media Smart

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
PBS provides resources to help teachers encourage media literacy. Access, evaluate, and analyze electronic and print media. Dissect pop culture and advertisements. Use the Get Media Smart Resources to uncover advertising tricks, make...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Smart Shopping

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learning the art of smart shopping.
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Lesson Plan
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Setting a Smart Savings Goal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss short-term and long-term goals and what makes a goal SMART. They then create their own short-term savings goal and make an action plan to meet that goal.
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Website
Other

Streetlaw: Consumer and Housing Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about contracts, warranties, credit, deceptive sales practices, cars, and housing--important topics for consumers. This website provides introductory material to each of the above topics and links for further information and research.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Economic Review Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This activity reviews goods, services, producers, and consumers. The lesson consist of sorting, fill in the blank, writing, and racing car review quiz.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Ecosystem Food Chain and Food Web

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Starts with living and non living and works through producers, consumers, food chains and food webs.
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Website
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Consumer Tools

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Useful age-appropriate lessons and activities meant to educate kids about their finances as they grow. Geared toward ages 3 through 18+, each module identifies 4 specific milestones students should understand in order to achieve...