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What is Money? Learn the Role of Money in a Free Market System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers view a seashell and listen as the teacher explains that these were sometimes used as money. They listen as the teacher lectures on medium of exchange, barter, and commodity. Students determine the number of chickens it...
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Making Decisions

For Students 6th - 12th
A set of quizzes and assessments would make a great companion to your lesson plan on making decisions and opportunity risks. Learners watch a PowerPoint before answering multiple choice questions about interest rates, saving money, and...
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Counting Change

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this counting change worksheet, students practice calculating the change after purchasing an item four times. Students draw the coins for the change.
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The Fed is Protecting Your Money

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to the role of the Federal Reserve. In groups, they discover the three functions of money and discuss the most common forms of payment used in society today. They develop a survery to give to the local community...
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The Case of the Gigantic $100,000 Bill

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the money creation process and calculate the upper bound of the money creation process using a money multiplier. In this money creation lesson plan, students use a imitation $100,000 bill. Students demonstrate...
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Money Management

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils explore money management skills and economics thru a creative project where students earn "money" for their assigned "jobs." They keep track of their income and expenses in a transaction record and explore the Excel money...
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Spending

For Teachers 2nd
Student explore the value of money. In this addition and subtraction lesson, 2nd graders earn "money" for classroom jobs and spend it in the classroom. Students practice how to add prices and calculate change. This lesson incorporates...
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Burning a Hole in Your Pocket

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve word problems.  In this money lesson, students solve math word problems dealing with money and then write down all the steps necessary to solve the problems.  Students use given websites to practice more math problems.
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Value of Education: Education and Earning Power

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Young scholars explore the concept a higher education yields higher earnings. Throughout the class, students visit six workstations and examine occupations, education, salaries, spending, banking, and taxes. As young scholars rotate...
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A Safe Place For My Money

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the roles of different types of financial institutions. They also identify the basic accounts found at the institutions. They ask questions to representatives that come and speak to the class.
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Introduction to the National Debt

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students relate the national debt to the economy. In this algebra lesson, students discuss what the national debt is, create a national budget based on priority and what the government should spend money on. They analyze their findings...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Effective Telephone Communication

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify and incorporate how to use a telephone book, a calling card and analyze their telephone bill and pay their telephone bill while reviewing the vocabulary list on the board. In addition, basic utilities are covered in...
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students purchase gift items and practice collecting, analyzing, computing, and recording information. In this data lesson plan, students also complete money equivalent activities.
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Business: Making a Budget

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plan a one-month budget, allowing for unexpected expenses. Using checkbook skills, they pay mock bills. Working in small groups, students watch a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, visit financial Websites, and utilize...
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Credit: Buy Now & Pay Later

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine credit and how it works. For this financial literacy lesson, students review the pros and cons of credit in order to purchase goods and services by answering provided questions and working within a group to come up with...
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Visa

The Tools to Build Your Financial Dream

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When it comes to all the ways money management and financial responsibility weave into our daily lives as adults, make sure students are prepared to locate resources for managing their finances, such as a financial advisor. 
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The Real Cost of College

For Teachers 7th - 8th
How do people pay for college? Learners explore the concept of paying for college, they discuss possible ways to pay for college, research the cost of colleges, room and board, and other college living expenses.
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Scoring a Financial Education

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of money management. In this money management lesson, students read an article about students taking a finance course in high school and college. Students discuss the importance of money management. Students...
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Banking Role Play: Five Simple Banking Transactions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice making basic bank transactions in English. They are divided into two groups: Bank Tellers and Bank Customers. Bank tellers sit in a line facing their clients. Bank tellers are given an activity sheet and play money....
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Money Management

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students choose an occupation and set up a paper family and household. They create a monthly budget, pay monthly bills and file taxes. They practice math skills using financial information and view money as a resource. They create an...
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"Kermit the Hermit," by Bill Peet

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students read a story about making decisions to spend and save. They fill in missing words in a poem about spending.
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California Department of Education

Choosing My Lifestyle

For Teachers 10th Standards
How much does it cost to live the life your dream life? Scholars explore the pitfalls of personal finance through planning, discussion, and research. The first lesson plan in a five-part series tasks individuals with determining an...
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Understanding Credit

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Help your young consumers learn about credit and the importance of credit history. With a thorough lesson about the ins and outs of credit, as well as the potential pitfalls of having a line of credit, kids will be well-equipped to...
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Albert Shanker Institute

Economic Causes of the March on Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Money can't buy happiness, but it can put food on the table and pay the bills. The first of a five-activity unit teaches pupils about the unemployment rate in 1963 and its relationship with the March on Washington. They learn how to...