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Jump$tart Financial Smarts for Students - Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Grades
7 to 12
tag(s): money (114)
In the Classroom
Have students navigate the quiz and scenarios on laptops or in a lab-- or even as homework-- as part of you unit on life after high school or career planning. There is more teacher information and an explanation of standards available in the drop-down menus.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Teen Consumer Scrapbook - Washington State Attorney General
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): business (52)
In the Classroom
There are teacher resources included: flashcards, worksheets and quizzes. This site would be a great self-directed unit for a class on economics, personal finance or life skills. The information would be accessible to less academically-oriented students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Costumer's Manifesto - Tara Maginnis, Ph.D
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): costumes (3)
In the Classroom
This is a HUGE site worth dipping into for everything from history of clothing to wedding rituals and ceremonies of all kinds. As you introduce the setting of a new piece of literature or study of a new historical period, share this site to make another time "real" to your fashion-conscious teens. Include this site for fashion, costuming, or customs as one of the student research topics for a time period or lit study.Note: The site is not terribly attractive as a set of links. It also has advertising and links to "outside" topics. Give precise directions for where students should go.
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KidsHealth For Kids - Nemours Foundation
Grades
K to 8tag(s): human body (93)
In the Classroom
Use an interactive whiteboard and make the unique activities at this website a class experience. Then include the link on your teacher web page for students to share at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration - For Kids, Teens and Educators - FDA
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
If you want a "healthier" class, use this website to help students understand the importance of hand washing and staying healthy! There are age-appropriate activities for all grades at this website. Home Ec/FCS teachers will love the information on food safety and hand washing, too!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Store Wars - Organic Trade Association
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
If you see a blank screen, download the Flash plugin from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Christmas Around the World Worksheet - Aussie SchoolHouse
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): christmas (38)
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Eat Smart. Play Hard - Federal Food & Nutrition Service
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): nutrition (137)
In the Classroom
As part of your unit on nutrition or exercise, be sure to share this link on your teacher web page for students to try some of the ACTIVE activity ideas and recipes. Or you can assign them to explore in class, choosing at least one healthy recipe and one activity idea to take home and try for panther points (see the mascot for more info).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Shop Til You Drop - TeachersFirst
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): money (114)
In the Classroom
Teachers may also find this lesson useful with older special education or life skills students. Technology options include using web sources for shopping information and coupons and for creating the student projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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IowaPulse
Grades
1 to 12This site includes advertising.
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Cheeses of France
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Use this site in a home economics class before discussing the different varieties of foods, or your World Language class when teaching French. The site would make a great example on the interactive whiteboard of the wide world of food that exists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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