Lesson Plan
Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
In this lesson, students investigate the costs and benefits of using electric cars over gasoline-powered cars by comparing the cost and environmental impact of both types of vehicles.
- Grade Level: 7
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Science and Technology, grades 1 to 8 (2007 revised)
Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)
Lesson Plan
Debt: Benefits and Costs
This lesson introduces students to the concept of “debt.” After examining the costs of different types of debt and the effect on purchase prices, students determine whether debt is worthwhile.
- Grade Level: 7
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)
Social Studies, grades 1–8 (2013)
Lesson Plan
Deserted!
In this lesson, students will think about their needs and wants and how they can change depending on circumstances. Students will also make the connection between their needs and wants and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
- Grade Level: 4-8
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Social studies
Geography
*Also applicable to Language
Lesson Plan
Supermarket sweep
Students will participate in a comparison shopping exercise by researching the price of various food items using an Internet grocery store website and/or store flyers.
- Grade Level: 7
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)
Health and Physical Education (2010)