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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Booker T. Washington:"fifty Cents and a Dream"

For Teachers K - 1st
Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Trouble Is Brewing in Boston: "Colonial Voices Hear Them Speak"

For Teachers K - 1st
It's December 16, 1773 and many of the citizens of Boston are furious with King George's new tax on tea. Young Ethan, a printer's errand boy, has been given the task of conveying information concerning an upcoming protest meeting. As he...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Productivity Video and Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Productivity, which is measured as the quantity of output per unit of input. Watch the brief video and take the interactive quiz to assess what you have learned. [1.47]
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Banks, Bankers, Banking

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will demonstrate understanding of the processes associated with banking by role-playing as customers, tellers, and guards.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Dry as a Bone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson examines the current state of drought in the United States and the economic impact of drought on local communities.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons, the...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Green Eggs and Economics?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Economic concepts are often found in places students have never considered, like children's literature. In this instructional activity, students will explore the various economic concepts addressed in five of Dr. Seuss' most popular...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Nafta: Are Jobs Being Sucked Out of the United States?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Prairie Keepers With Questions/activities[pdf]

For Teachers 5th
"Prairie Keepers with Questions/Activities" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the efforts to restore the praire. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Why Nations Trade

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan is about the reasons for International Trade.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Professional Development Tutorial: Increasing Vocabulary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial is a sample lesson plan from a Scholastic Red session on vocabulary development.
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Other

Infinitec: Making Decisions Regarding Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides questions to think about that will help you or your family members make better decisions about using an assistive technology device.
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Professional Doc
American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Identification of Learning Disabilities

For Teachers K - 1st
This PDF brief addresses significant changes from previous regulations to current regulatory requirements regarding the identification of specific learning disabilities. It was produced by the Office of Special Education and...
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US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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US Department of Education

Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].
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US Department of Education

Identifying and Treating Adhd: Resource for School/home

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article on identifying and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in school as well as at home. Included are causes of ADHD, legal requirements for identification, treatment options, and tips for parents and teachers. [pdf].
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Office of Education Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology develops national policy and implements this policy through department-wide educational technology programs. Content includes budget and legislation information,...
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US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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Website
US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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Website
US Department of Education

Student Placement and Section 504

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Untamed: The Wildlife Center of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module with the video series UNTAMED: The Wildlife Center of Virginia, students will learn from Ed Clark, the staff of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and special guests discuss the issues facing wildlife and what...

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