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Jen Bartsch's List: "NCSS Production, Distribution, and Consumption"
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Oct 06, 09
Students discover how we rely on our global neighbors by collecting data about where in the world the goods we use every day are produced.
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Oct 08, 09
"In order to fully understand the geographic concept of natural resource use, students should learn about the ways that resource extraction affects the physical and human landscape. In this lesson, they will discuss how a specific economic activity in a region can facilitate the creation of towns, which often turn into ghost towns if the economic activity ends."
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Nov 01, 09
"The purpose of this lesson is to afford students the opportunity to address the experience of rationing and reflect upon its impact on the lives of young people their age."
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Nov 02, 09
"Students will read an excerpt from the oral history interview with a submarine veteran conducted by the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum. They will learn about economic concepts, such as supply and demand, and will relate these concepts to the interview excerpt."
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Nov 02, 09
"The purpose of this lesson is to allow students an opportunity to compare print advertisements of the Gilded Age with those of today in terms of products and design. Students will also try to create a "Gilded Age ad" for their own favorite product."
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Nov 02, 09
"Students participate in a simulation of the mining process using chocolate chip cookies and toothpicks. The simulation helps to illustrate the costs associated with the mining of coal. "
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Nov 04, 09
"Students who participate in this activity will learn about various historical attempts at conservation and pollution control, as well as about current environmental issues, and will gain experience in synthesizing information, creating logical arguments, and comparing and contrasting efforts at conservation over time."
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Nov 04, 09
"Students will understand the many opportunities and complications that arose from the Gold Rush of the 1800's. Through research and role-playing, students will examine economic, social, medical, and political issues that developed from this event."
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Nov 04, 09
"Students will * Review causes and consequences of the Great Depression. * Discuss how FDR's New Deal and World War II affected the nation's economy. * Write two fictional journal entries describing a time of sorrow and a time of hope at any point from the 1920s to 1940s."
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Nov 25, 09
Discovery Education is an impressive resource that is multidisciplinary in its approach and useful for parents, educators, and students of any age. It provides interactive videos, games, lesson plans, resource articles, and countless other resources related to language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, music, and the arts. Within the social studies theme, viewers will learn about the branches of government and election process, world cultures, the global economy, science and technology, history, production and distribution of resources, and geography. In addition, students will learn ways they can impact their environment through education and outreach.
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Nov 25, 09
The First Ladies Library is a most thorough education resource for social studies teachers. Educators may search for lesson plans based upon one of the first ladies who was an inspiration for its creation, the grade level, specific category, as well as the NCSS, NCTE, and ISTE Standards.
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Nov 25, 09
This source is organized by concept, standard, and grade level and provides an assortment of lessons and resources for educators.
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Nov 25, 09
The BLS provides a wealth of information relating to the national economy. Viewers may learn about topics such as inflation, supply and demand, and employment.
In addition, the BLS provides tools useful for teachers and students. -
Nov 25, 09
Here's a fantastic website designed for adults and children that teach lessons in saving, earning, spending, and investing.
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