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Citizenship Worksheet 3 - How the Government Works
For this government and citizenship worksheet, students learn the duties and responsibilities of the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances.
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Calculating The Poverty Line
Young scholars examine the poverty line. In this poverty line lesson, students discover what the poverty line is and how the U.S. government determines it. Young scholars calculate alternative poverty lines and examine their implications.
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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete a...
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Filling Empty Pockets: Borrowing, Loans, and Credit
Students examine credit components and how each works within our economy today. In this financial literacy activity, students explore credit terms and make decisions based on real credit card offers that they find in their on line...
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Bush Plans Hit on Drug Use
Students explore the topic of drug abuse. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Bush Plans Hit on Drub Abuse," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based...
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Kermit the Hermit
Students consider money management. In this personal finances instructional activity, students read Kermit the Hermit and discuss what was done with the unexpected money that Kermit received. Students examine methods of saving money and...
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Better English Lessons: Keep
In this online interactive English skills learning exercise, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences involving phrases using the word "keep."...
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Moving Out
Students determine their cost of living. In this determining their cost of living lesson, students think of ten necessary things they would need if they moved out of their parents house. Students research the cost of renting an...
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A Gift to Give
Students investigate the holiday Kwanzaa by drawing pictures. In this cultural tradition instructional activity, students discuss the history and actions that take place during the holiday of Kwanzaa. Students draw a picture of a gift...
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Houses and Cars and Loans
Students create a spreadsheet to track their spending. In this algebra lesson plan, students use loan formulas to calculate the payback amount plus interest on a loan. They calculate how much money they would need to buy a car and house.
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Lose a Vote, Gain a Vote
Students explore the issues behind close Senatorial races. They investigate the qualities of political leaders, the 2002 senatorial elections and the differences and similarities between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Mini-labs on Newton's Laws
Students are divided into 6 groups with each group rotating to a different lab. The labs can be run over the course of a few days; or spread out for a longer period of time.
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Planning a Trip from Vancouver BC
Students plan a weekend car trip to Seattle Washington. They leave Friday afternoon and arrive back Sunday afternoon.
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Using A Checkbook
Learners discover how to correctly write a check, fill out a deposit slip, and use a check register. They explain the concept of balancing a checkbook. After a lecture/demo, students use handouts imbedded in this plan to practice using...
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Tower Power
Students explore basic building and engineering concepts by constructing a structure that supports weight. They demonstrate an understanding of basic business concepts by estimating the cost and value of a building.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
Sixth graders identify and create Hex signs, based on unity, focal point, nature and a personal meaning,
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Studying Mars
Students study Mars and Odyssey's mission to Mars. In groups, they plan a community that could live on Mars.
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Planning and Shopping for the Menu
Students plan a menu considering the number of people to be served and the amount of money they have to work with to buy the necessary ingredients.
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The President's Role and Succession
Fourth graders examine the role the President of the United States plays in American government and the order of succession of cabinet members. They explain about presidential qualifications and the path to becoming President.
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Settler's Shopping List
Students browse through catalogs from the 1890's and 1900's and make a list of items needed for a year in the wilderness.
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Jamie's Kids Cooking
Students visit a Japanese cooking website. They locate information in a recipe, write their own recipe in Japanese, write a cooking memo in dictionary form, and create a cooking video.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America
Students listen to and discuss the characteristics of Motown music. They recognize Motown music by its titles.
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