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This is a Living on minimum wage job Game.

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This is a Living on minimum wage job Game.

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Life on Minimum Wage - An Economics Game

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The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. To win (prize not yet determined) at Life on Minimum Wage students have to reach five financial goa...

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Teacher Resources - Thomas R. Brown Foundations

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Economics and Animals; A Bloomberg Article

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Economics and Animals; A Bloomberg Article

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This looks like a fun site and I already have th e video and some supplies to create a lesson plan.

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It's final exam time, and my office is packed with a few of the 520 students in my bigger class. Although I'm pleased by their interest, I ask why they're spending so much time on my course. The answer is that it's the only final exam they have.

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Freakonomics - The hidden side of everything

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It's final exam time, and my office is packed with a few of the 520 students in my bigger class. Although I'm pleased by their interest, I ask why they're spending so much time on my course. The answer is that it's the only final exam they have.

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I like the games t hat are listed on this site for an Economics class activity

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EconEdLink - Federal Budget: The Fiscal Ship Game

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In this economics lesson, students will evaluate fiscal policy objectives to learn the challenges of sustainable national budget formation.

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This little gem of advice came via another that I am in. I really enjoyed listening to this educator express her thoughts on student engagement. I am posting it here so that I can refer back to it as I master my craft. ~Andee

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Lesson plans are tools used by teachers that provide detailed descriptions of course work, instruction, and a learning trajectory for a lesson. In more basic terms, it's a step by step guide for the goals for the teacher and how the students will accomplish them. This involves, obviously, setting goals, but also the activities that will take place and materials that will be needed for each class. Lesson plays are often daily outlines, and can be broken down into a number of steps.

In this article, we'll review direct instruction, which is how you will deliver the lesson information to your students. If your 8-step lesson plan were a hamburger, then the Direct Instruction section would be the all-beef patty; quite literally, the meat of the sandwich. After writing the Objective (or Goals) and Anticipatory Set, you're ready to delineate exactly how you will present the most important lesson information to your students.

Methods of Direct Instruction

Your methods of Direct Instruction can vary, and they could include reading a book, displaying diagrams, showing real-life examples of the subject matter, using props, discussing relevant characteristics, watching a video, or other hands-on and/or presentational steps directly related to your lesson plan's stated objective.

When determining your methods of Direct Instruction, consider the following questions:

How can I best tap into the various learning modalities (audio, visual, tactile, kinesthetic, etc.) to meet the learning style preferences of as many students as possible?

What materials (books, videos, pneumonic devices, visual aids, props, etc.) are available to me for this lesson?

What relevant vocabulary do I need to present to my students during the lesson?

What will my students need to learn in order to complete the lesson plans objectives and independent practice activities?

How can I engage my students in the lesson and encourage discussion and participation?

Developing Your Direct Instruction Section of the Lesson Plan

Think outside the box and try to discover fresh, new ways to engage your students' collective attention to the lesson concepts at hand. Are there educational methods that can you use that will enliven your classroom and get students excited about the material at hand? An engaged and curious class will be most successful when it comes to accomplishing goals.

Along those lines, it's always a good idea to avoid just standing in front of your students and talking at them, which is what we often call the lecture style classroom. While you may be used to this age-old instructional technique, it can be difficult to make it engaging, and your students' attention can easily drift. That is something you do not want to have happen. Lecture can also be a challenge for younger students to absorb and doesn't resonate with all learning styles.

Get creative, hands-on, and excited about your lesson plan, and your students' interest will follow. What do you find the most interesting about the information you will be teaching? Do you have experiences you can draw upon that will allow you to include real-world examples? How have you seen other teachers present this topic? How can you introduce an object, so your students have something concrete to focus on while you explain the concepts?

Before you move on to the Guided Practice section of the lesson, check for understanding to ensure that your students are ready to practice the skills and concepts you have presented to them.

An Example of Direct Instruction

The Direct Instruction component of a lesson plan about rainforests and animals might include some of the following activities:

Read a book, such as "Life in the Rainforest: Plants, Animals, and People" by Melvin Berger.

Talk about the characteristics of plants and animals mentioned in the book, and get students involved in writing characteristics on a whiteboard or large piece of paper on the wall. Often, simply getting students up out of their seats will increase their level of engagement.

Show the class a real, living plant and walk them through the functions of the different parts of the plant. Turn this into a long-term project to keep the plant alive, which can translate one lesson on rainforests to an entirely new lesson plan on parts of a flower.

Show the class a real, living exotic animal (perhaps a small pet brought in from home or a classroom pet borrowed from another teacher). Discuss the parts of the animal, how it grows, what it eats, and other characteristics.

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Writing a Lesson Plan: Direct Instruction

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Direct instruction - how you will teach the information - is the heart of a well-written lesson plan.

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In my endeavors to become the best educator that I can be, I am seldom bored with the items that I find on the internet. I do not like that cell phones (disguised as technology) are a seemingly constant student distraction in the majority of the classrooms that I have visited. I am however, a big big fan of GOOGLE! Which used at the right time and used for the right reasons will be a great resource during my educational voyage through the next several years, as well as for my students. During one of my "hunts" for information I found this awesome do-hicky! I hope that you all can use it and that you enjoy as well.

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So, I like what I see! Helpful tips, good ideas and it is all about education. The articles are well written and have embedded articles within them to further the readers understanding and experience. There is a plethora of topics, I dare say something for everyone. Enjoy! ~Andee

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From chemistry to computer programming, arts to World War II, ThoughtCo.com provides guides, tips, and resources to help you understand more about the world around us.

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Everyday in his classroom each student is greeted at the door. Once inside he hands out their journals. This acts as another invitation to the students to interact with Simmons. Once all the journals are handed out, guess what? He takes role. Then journals left in his hand are students that are absent. The journals also record key terms and dates that Simmons has recorded on the blackboard. They are allowed to use the journals when they are taking tests. I love, love the assistance the journals give both teacher and student, daily!

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When you were a teenager, you might have kept a diary hidden under your mattress. It was a place to confess your struggles and fears without judgment or punishment. It likely felt good to get all of those thoughts and feelings out of your head and down on paper. The world seemed clearer.

You may have stopped using a diary once you reached adulthood. But the concept and its benefits still apply as a grown up. Now it's called journaling. It's simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health.

Journaling benefits

One of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy way to express yourself. This makes a journal a helpful tool in managing your mental health. Journaling can help you:

Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by:

Helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns

Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them

Providing an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts and behaviors

When you have a problem and you're stressed, keeping a journal can help you identify what's causing that stress or anxiety. Once you've identified your stressors, you can work on a plan to resolve the problems and reduce your stress.

Keep in mind that journaling is just one aspect of a healthy lifestyle for better managing stress, anxiety, and mental health conditions. To get the most benefits, be sure you also:

Relax and meditate each day.

Eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Exercise regularly-get in some activity every day.

Treat yourself to plenty of sleep each night.

Stay away from alcohol and drugs.

Use your journal to make sure you follow these guidelines daily.

How to journal

Try these tips to help you get started with journaling:

Try to write every day. Set aside a few minutes every day to write. This will help you to write in your journal regularly.

Make it easy. Keep a pen and paper handy at all times. Then when you want to write down your thoughts, you can. You can also keep a journal on your smartphone.

Write or draw whatever feels right. Your journal doesn't need to follow any certain structure. It's your own private place to discuss and create whatever you want to express your feelings. Let the words and ideas flow freely. Don't worry about spelling mistakes or what other people might think.

Use your journal as you see fit. You don't have to share your journal with anyone. If you do want to share some of your thoughts with trusted friends and loved ones, you could show them parts of your journal.

Keeping a journal helps you create order when your world feels like it's in chaos. You get to know yourself by revealing your most private fears, thoughts, and feelings. Look at your writing time as personal relaxation time. It's a time when you can de-stress and wind down. Write in a place that's relaxing and soothing, maybe with a cup of tea. Look forward to your journaling time. And know that you're doing something good for your mind and body.
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When you were a teenager, you might have kept a diary hidden under your mattress. It was a place to confess your struggles and fears without judgment or punishment. It likely felt good to get all of those thoughts and feelings out of your head and down on paper.

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I am blessed enough to work with two very seasoned, professional and awesome high school teachers. Jeanne with whom I work with in an alternative classroom, my everyday-all-day job. And Simmons, who is my mentor teacher in my student teaching classroom gig. With that said, I plan on listing tips, observations, my 'woo-hoo' moments and the great stuff I learn from students. Whom I am convinced have taught me more in my twenty years of working with, than I have taught them. They have encouraged me, up-lifted me, and taught me so very much about life. I hope each one of them finds their goldenness.

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Teachers make a lasting difference for generations to come. Most likely, you're able to look back with fondness for a particular teacher who encouraged you to dream big or helped you hone a specific skill. Perhaps your favorite teacher gently supported you as you struggled to grasp a certain concept and then cheered wildly for you when it finally 'clicked.'

In many ways, teachers are a bright light, a friendly face, and a gentle guide. Day in and day out, they teach and mold the hearts and minds of our loved ones. The very least we can do is offer our support, respect, and prayers that they would remain strong in the Lord.

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 - 12), let's take a moment to lift up our kids' teachers, grandchild's teacher, our algebra-teaching sister, or even the neighbor next door who coaches the high school soccer team. Will you bow your head and join me in prayer?

A Prayer for Teachers

Dear God,
Grant our teachers an abundance of Your wisdom. Prepare their hearts to welcome and love our loved ones, and may we make sure to show them love and respect in return. Give them grace as they help students who aren't thriving, courage to say what needs to be said, tools and knowledge on how and when to speak love, and strength when they feel weak. When they feel unseen, remind them that no moment goes unnoticed. They are shaping the future in one million small - yet incredibly important - ways every day. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of learning they share with our children. Bless them, Lord, and may they see even just a glimpse of how their faithfulness will forever impact generations to come.
Amen.

A Teacher's Prayer

Help me to be a fine teacher, to keep peace in the classroom, peace between my students and myself, to be kind and gentle to each and every one of my students. Help me to be merciful to my students, to balance mercy and discipline in the right measure for each student, to give genuine praise as much as possible, to give constructive criticism in a manner that is palatable to my students. Help me to remain conscientious enough to keep my lessons always interesting, to recognize what motivates each of my students, to accept my students' limitations and not hold it against them. Help me not to judge my students too harshly, to be fair to all, to be a good role model, but most of all Lord help me to show your love to all of my students.
Amen.
(written by Olga de Juana)

If you are a teacher, hold onto 1 Corinthians 15:58 and James 1:5.

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 CSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God-who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly-and it will be given to him. James 1:5 CSB

If you are a student, make it your aim to never lose sight of Proverbs 4:13.

Hold on to instruction; don't let go. Guard it, for it is your life. Proverbs 4:13 CSB

This article originally appeared on DaySpring.com. Used with permission. For even more inspirational articles, shareable Ecards and hundreds of Christian tools and resources, check out DaySpring.com today!

Kaitlyn Bouchillon is most often found with an iced coffee in one hand and a pen in the other. She's the author of Even If Not: Living, Loving, and Learning in the in Between and works as a Virtual Assistant for Holley Gerth, Jennifer Dukes Lee and DaySpring (Woohoo!). You can connect with her on Instagram or at KaitlynBouchillon.com where she writes about how every story matters -- including yours.

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Teachers make a lasting difference for generations to come. Most likely, you're able to look back with fondness for a particular teacher who encouraged you to dream big or helped you hone a specific skill. Perhaps your favorite teacher gently supported you as you struggled to grasp a certain concept and then cheered wildly for you when it finally 'clicked.'