Critical thinking economics audio

Economics , Family Consumer Sciences, Life Skills

This Promethean Flipchart explores "Consumer Choices: Needs and Wants" in which students must describe how the individual can make good consumer choices, differentiate between a need and want, and discuss the importance of knowing the difference. The lesson begins with an introduction splitting the page with items on either side, and the students are asked a series of higher order thinking questions, "What is the difference in the items?", "Is one side more important than the other?", etc. Nex

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K - 2nd

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Critical Thinking, Study Skills

KIMs Game Auditory Observation for Scouts and Girl Guides

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teachersaideco

INSTRUCTION:Listen to the TEN audios played carefully. These audios will only be played ONCE.Then, write the audio you remember in the answer sheet given with your team mates. You must get at least 8 items correct to collect your points.KIMs Game:This game is commonly played with young children, either preschool or in the first year or two of schooling (age 5 and 6) as it promotes the development of memory and observation skills.Kim's Game is a game or exercise played by Scouts, the military, an

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Not Grade Specific

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Games

Fake news and gossip pop song

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I am Bullyproof

Lyrics to this powerful pop song focus on the perils of gossip in friendship circles and fake news in the mass media. Use this song to inspire students to check their facts - on both personal and social community levels. Use this timely studio recording to support bullying prevention lessons. It is an awesome way to begin conversations around media manipulation and truth in advertising. Mean girls never stand a chance. This studio recording is an inspired choice for music study and choir perfo

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Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Vocal Music

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Not Grade Specific

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Critical Thinking, Music, Physical Education

Freeze Game to Franz Haydn

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Wonderful Muzic

I took a classical song, written by Franz Haydn(1732-1809) and turned it into a wonderful game about sound and silence! Children will tip-toe,wiggle, jump and gallop to the beautiful music and then FREEZE! on the silences. Great way to teach them about rests. You can also use it to teach form as each new section has a different movement as well as instrumentation.

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PreK - 3rd

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Activities, Songs, Games

Social Living: Needs and Wants

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This social living promethean flipchart is great for teaching students to differentiate between needs and wants. The flipchart opens with a split screen with 3 items on one side and 3 items on the other, and the students are asked a series of higher order thinking questions that lead into the opening of the lesson. Next, students are given vocabulary terms: need, want - along with definitions and visual representations of each term. Next, is a page that opens a discussion in which students mu

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Economics , Life Skills

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PreK - 2nd

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Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Other (Music)

Fake News gossip classroom community song, lesson, lyrics

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I am Bullyproof

This poetic and timely bully busting song covers important territory. Lyric lesson; gossip and false information shared freely can cause great damage. What happens when a third party gets in between two friends with a negative point of view? Verse two takes the message to a universal level. It addresses alternative facts - nowadays also known as "fake news." Should we really believe everything we read or hear without carefully considering the source? Song lyrics are based on the quote "Barn's

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4th - 9th

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Activities, Songs, Lesson

Division of Labor: Jobs in the Community

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Economics , Life Skills, Social Studies - History

Get students thinking about jobs and production! This social living Promethean Activ Board flipchart teaches students to identify simple job descriptions, names of jobs, and demonstrate the community as a whole by describing different jobs that make up the community. The flipchart begins with a picture of a product, in which students are encouraged to use critical thinking by being asked what the product is, who utilizes it, and who makes it possible for them to enjoy the product. The next sl

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K - 2nd

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Individuals as Consumers

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Economics , School Counseling, Vocational Education

This Promethean Flipchart for Activ Board gives students an insight on process of manufacturer to consumer. The motivating introduction at the beginning of the lesson shows a product and asks questions that gets students thinking about where it came from, how it got there, etc. Then it gives a breakdown of all of the steps that it took for this product to get into the hands of a consumer. Next, the daily objective and a higher order thinking question is displayed. The students are then given

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K - 3rd

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Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, Music

Cosmo Kid Song

Created by

Lora Bird

The Cosmo Kid Song is about global citizenship and our common human dignity regardless of race, class, gender, ability, appearance and so on. It encourages positive self-esteem based on universal human dignity as opposed to social ranking based on positionality (power, place, race, class, gender, ability…) This song further encourages critical thinking, kindness and open-minded wonder. A sense of belonging and community on an expanding scale can come from seeing yourself as a unique individ

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PreK - 8th, Staff

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Songs

Differentiating Between Wants and Needs

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This social living Promethean flipchart focuses on differentiating between wants and needs. It opens with vocabulary terms: need, want, along with a definition and visual representation of each. Next, students are given several slides with two images in which they must either circle the need or the wants (the teacher can lead this activity however he or she chooses). Next, is a Kagan-structured activity with groups (my class was grouped into tables, but however you group your students is fine

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Economics , Life Skills

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PreK - 2nd

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Songs and Stories For The Classroom with Jim Shaw

Scarcity

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Video version: https://youtu.be/vEhQiYghnV0When there’s not enough for you and not enough for meWhen we don’t have enough,there’s a scarcityWe have to make choices every,everydaybetween this and that, in our work and our play‘cause when we don’t have enough there’s a scarcityWhen things are scarce, we have to make choices. If the market doesn't have strawberries, you have to decide if you really want strawberries. If you do, then you will have to travel to different markets to try to find some

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Economics , Music

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1st - 6th

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Songs

Lesson three: "Just Say No" song audio download

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From America's Premiere Safety & Crime Prevention Program, Pop, Rock and Learn with music", Lesson three: "Just Say No" song audio download A rocking arrangement of anti-drug, anti-bullying and other "stay-away" issues. This lesson deals with destructive behavior and avoiding negative influence from peer pressure. It's a lesson of strong self-image and integrity. The program's theme is always a FREE download for TPT members! Download the sound lesson for just $1.00 and then go to www.pop

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1st - 8th

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Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Lesson 101: Thinking Skills (Audio file only)

Created by

Deborah Killion

This is the podcast/audio file (.mp3) introducing Ms. Deb's Writing and Thinking program with a short mini lesson near the end discussing the 4 major thinking skills. This is just an introductory lesson but includes many important things we will address in the Writing and Reading/Thinking areas. There is a MS Word document also that can be purchased to accompany the podcast that goes into more detail on how the thinking skills come first, and can be applied to most writing students are asked to

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3rd - 6th

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Study Guides, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

Also included in: Thinking Skills Writing Bundle by Published writer, Deb K

Doin' the Robot Dance (View Move CD -link in description.)

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Special Education

To improve auditory processing skills (listening and following directions.) The rapid-fire lyrics command attention and help children to learn the words associated with ways of specific body parts. Older children can move to the beat. Cm Touch your eyes. Touch your mouth. Touch your teeth - both the north and south. Ab7 Cm Rub your legs. Rub your arms. Ab7 G Rub your chin, and do it with charm. Cm Ab7 Cm

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PreK - 4th

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities

4 Lesson Instrumental Audio Version Pack

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4 Lesson Instrumental Audio Version Pack Lesson one- “Dial 911” A popping lesson on the use of the "911" emergency telephone number. This lesson describes what actions to take, type of information you need to provide and what type of situation requires a "911" call. Lesson two- “Strangers” A Jamming delivery on the do's and don’ts for dealing with strangers. This lesson increases awareness on strangers and child abuse and encourages children to discuss hidden secrets. Lesson three- “Just Say

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1st - 8th

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4 Lesson Sing-A-Long Audio Version Pack

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4 Lesson Sing-A-Long Version Pack Lesson one- “Dial 911” A popping lesson on the use of the "911" emergency telephone number. This lesson describes what actions to take, type of information you need to provide and what type of situation requires a "911" call. Lesson two- “Strangers” A Jamming delivery on the do's and don’ts for dealing with strangers. This lesson increases awareness on strangers and child abuse and encourages children to discuss hidden secrets. Lesson three- “Just Say No!” A

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1st - 8th

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4 Lesson Full Version Audio Pack

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4 Lesson Full Version Audio Pack Lesson one- “Dial 911” A popping lesson on the use of the "911" emergency telephone number. This lesson describes what actions to take, type of information you need to provide and what type of situation requires a "911" call. Lesson two- “Strangers” A Jamming delivery on the do's and don’ts for dealing with strangers. This lesson increases awareness on strangers and child abuse and encourages children to discuss hidden secrets. Lesson three- “Just Say No!” A r

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1st - 8th

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Move it by your Chair (from the Move CD. Link in description.)

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Special Education

Aids in experiential learning of the concepts: in front of, behind, on the side, over, and under. "Click here to view entire Move CD!" Other Uses: The children learn about spacial relationships (prepositions) and counting while dancing freely to a lively beat. You may want to pause the CD after each direction is sung, help the children to the correct location, and then resume the music and dancing. The children can relax and listen to the fading drum beats at the

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PreK - 4th

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Activities, Montessori

You've Got to Wait (from the Play Cd see pages 4-5 )

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Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Benefits: Certainly a catchy song for a topic that can be tricky. A chance to take turns playing instruments, moving in place, or dancing. Props are fun (scarves, instruments, streamers, balls...) They can be handed out to every other child in the group, while the other waits and then gets to take his/her turn. Other Uses: Talk about situations that involve sharing. What are positive and negative ways to act. What really works the best. Try h

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PreK - 4th

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Activities

Faith: The Butterfly

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Dr Carol's Corner PODCASTS

Faith’s past experience with bullying does not define her, but the bullying scars go deeper than she wants to admit. As it was happening, Faith didn’t fully process the situation. She kept her emotions inside until she shattered nearly two years later. This is not healthy. Although her resilience is quite strong, no one could handle an issue like hers for much longer than she did. Faith didn't have the right skills to deal with bullying – especially from a former friend. I’m guessing she was in

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Critical Thinking, School Counseling, Short Stories

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9th - 12th

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Activities

Roman Empire Economy For Kids Audiobook

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Cambridge For Kids

Romans and the Economy. During the Roman Republic, the economy was largely based on farming and trade, centered on goods such as grain and wine. Military expansion powered the economy, bringing in slaves and riches back to Rome, which transformed the city of Rome and the Romans themselves.The Rise of the Roman Empire Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history. Episodes are all under 10 minutes,

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Ancient History, Classics, Economics

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Not Grade Specific

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Homeschool Curricula, Guided Reading Books

Also included in: Ancient Roman Economy | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Play and Pass (from the Play Cd)

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