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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Pupils set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
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Making Plans
Students gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this civic lesson plan, students use real-life problem-solving skills and census data to choose a site for new school.
Mascil Project
Arranging Tables for a Birthday
Planning a party of 45 guests may be more complicated than it would seem. Learners must design the space in accordance with these constraints about the space available in the room. They need to calculate area, circumference, and linear...
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Mandarin Mountains: Get a Job
Learners 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. Learners also consider the contributions of workers to the communities they...
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Female Bosses Less Likely to Cut Health Benefits
Students explore the concept of health costs. In this health costs lesson, students read an article discussing how female bosses are less likely to cut health benefits. Students discuss why companies are eliminating health care benefits....
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University
Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. For this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how billionaires are...
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Tracking Pollution - A Hazardous Whodunit
Students read a story problem about the issue of hazardous waste and pollution in a fictional town. In groups, they create a topographical map and predict how the water might flow and determine the place of contamination. To end the...
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Play the Market
Young scholars participate in a hypothetical experiment. For four weeks, they track 10 stocks they have selected. They discuss their imaginary gains and losses and share their observations about the stock market, and their reactions to...
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Spy vs. Spy?
Learners consider their beliefs about proper and improper surveillance and then create imaginary neighborhoods featuring surveillance technology in various public and private sites.
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Idiomatic Preposition-Come
In this idiomatic preposition worksheet, students complete 8 fill in the blank sentences, completing them correctly. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Greece Adopts the Euro
Pupils examine the European Union and how it adopted a single currency, the Euro. They research a number of websites to explain the Euro and its current value.
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SoHo House: A Short History
In this SoHo House learning journey worksheet, students read a short history of the So Ho house and the prominent workman associated with it. They read about James Watt, William Murdoch, and Matthew Boulton.
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Idioms
In this idiom worksheet, students read the given statement and select the correct idiom for what is being said. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions and self check with this online interactive worksheet.
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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Learners graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.
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The Fruits of Fairness
Students examine the distribution of wealth in the US. In this economic distribution lesson, students use math skills to apply real statistics to the students in their classroom making these facts more of a reality.
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Keyboarding - Progressive Story
Sixth graders develop composition and skill building skills by typing a progressive story.
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A New Century Of Flight
Students analyze an article about fight traffic and answer questions. In this investigative instructional activity students study flight and fill out a worksheet pertaining to the information that they just learned.
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Making Plans
Students choose site for a new school by using real life problem solving skills.
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Breaking News English: Airports Ban Liquids on Planes
In this English worksheet, students read "Airports Ban Liquids on Planes," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Wolters Kluwer
Biz Filings: Small Business Guide: Finding the Right Small Business for You
This site provides tips on choosing a business that fits your knowledge and skills. Very useful links to help you analyze consumers' wants and evaluate your skills to match those wants. Learn the common mistakes that other business...
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Help for Growing and Starting Your Small Business
"From 200+ ways to be your own boss and how to calculate your start-up costs to sample business plans and more all from Business Know-How."
Wolters Kluwer
Small Business Guide: Getting Financing for Your Business
This site discusses the financial stage your business is at since a start-up business will require different financing needs than an aging business. Many helpful links to different types of financing are provided.
Biz Move
Biz Move: What Business Should You Start
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of running your own business. This article also discusses characteristics of an entrepreneur and tips on choosing a business.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Entrepreneurs
Starting your own business can be a daunting task. But for many, the idea of working for themselves rather than a large corporation is a dream come true. And although it can be a lot of hard work, owning your own business can be...