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A Different World?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students share their opinions in a brainstorming session on the factors that contribute to their quality of life. They read the article "Life Is Better; It Isn't Better. Which Is It?," from the NY Times and discuss the article as a...
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Efficiency Can Solve a Host of Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of efficiency. In this efficiency activity, students read an article about efficiency in various industries such as health care, retail, and auto repair. High schoolers identify a company that they...
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Fortunes and Wealth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to examine how Americans acquired their fortunes. They compare and constrast the different levels of wealth. They discuss the power that wealth can bring as well.