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What Do We Do With A Dirty Bomb?
Students examine composition of dirty bomb and its possible effects on a city, and investigate simulations of such an event; students use computational and problem solving skills to assess damage and prepare report proposing solution to...
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100% Recyclable
Seventh graders research recycling activities at schools across the country using e-mail. They research the waste management and recycling program at their school and problem solve to create an environmentally sound program for the future.
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Alleviating Poverty
Students explore the prevalence of poverty. In this global studies lesson, students participate in a budgeting simulation. Students also research world poverty statistics and discuss the social issue. Students consider steps they can...
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Good Answers for Pet Problems
Students examine qualities of pet owners. In this animal welfare lesson, students discuss the reasons people give up their pets and the problems that pet relinquishment may cause. Students create posters that promote positive pet ownership.
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Checkbook
Develop life skills through the use of an AppleWorks Banking kit, a spreadsheet program, and a role play activity. This life skills lesson utilizes technology plus busines and social studies principles. Note: All materials suggested can...
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What Will She Do/What Will He Do
Young scholars analyze the effect of holding misconstrued beliefs about their peers and the impact it has on their own decisions. In this social norms lesson plan, students study handouts, engage in discussion and problem solve cases...
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You Too Can Haiku
Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson plan, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive language...
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And Now…the Supply Curve!
In this economics learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to respond to questions regarding the supply curve and its impact on an individual's lemonade stand business.
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Laws of Canada
Young scholars research Canada's employment standards, and health and safety issues in the workplace. It serves as a vehicle to promote problem solving, thinking and group discussion skills.
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Purim, Jewish Leaders, And The Roles We Choose
Students participate in the Jewish holiday of Purim. They are concerned with the idea of changing an identity for one day. The focus of this study is upon leadership as the students role play different leaders and make decisions to model...
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Lesson Design Archaeology- Digging in the Classroom 2
Students participate in an in-class archaeology dig. For this archaeology lesson, students use problem solving skills to construct a puzzle. Students are assigned roles, such as the sifter, measurer, etc.
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Coastal Flooding: the 1953 Tidal Surge
In this European tidal surge of 1953 worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to sequence 2 sets of statements regarding this event in European history.
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Elasticity Worksheet
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 8 short answer questions about price elasticity.
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New Equilibrium
In this economics practice activity, students respond to 16 questions that require them to use their problem solving skills to identify equilibrium points.
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Aggregate Demand and Supply Worksheet
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 12 questions relating to aggregate supply and demand.
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Demand and Supply Worksheet
In this economics principles worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 8 questions about supply and demand.
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Production Possibility Frontier Curves
In this economics concepts worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 5 short answer questions about production and frontier curves.
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Economics Practice
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 14 questions regarding consumption and equilibrium prices.
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Coping or Coping Out?
Fifth graders explore, analyze and study personal safety skills and coping strategies for managing life changes or events. They participate in small groups to identify and present coping skills when experiencing possibly the loss of a...
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The Determination of Interest Rates and Their Effect on Investment Decisions
Use this worksheet on interest to help your class practice important skills. Learners fill in the blanks for questions relating to interest, plot supply and demand schedules on a graph, complete a table, and solve problems.
Listening Library
The Sign of the Beaver
Extend a class reading of the novel The Sign of the Beaver across all subject areas with this literature unit guide. From basic discussion questions and writing prompts, to a research project about tracking animals, this resource offers...
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Making Savvy Consumer Choices
It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...
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Energy Innovations
Collaborative groups examine the importance of energy resources on quality of life by researching different energy sources and alternative energy sources through data analysis. They make a comparison of different countries and cultures,...
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Polling and Public Opinion
Most people are eager to offer their opinions about topics of interest, but what's the most effective way to collect and assess these opinions as a matter of fact? High schoolers learn about the history of polling, as well as the...