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Computing Costs
Seventh graders calculate the out-of-pocket money needed to purchase a discounted item taxed at a certain percentage of sales tax.
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Where Does Your Paycheck Go?
Upper elementary learners explore the concept of taxes taken out of an employee's paycheck. As they work through this activity, young mathematicians discover the difference between gross pay and net pay. They also see what types of taxes...
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There's No Business Like Bank Business
Students participate in a role play where they see how a bank works and how interest is paid by having money in the bank. In this bank lesson plan, students operate a bank and learn about saving, accounts, deposits, withdrawals,...
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Division Word Problems: Split The Bill
In this division worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems. All problems ask students to "split a bill" between a number of people. Answers are included on page 2.
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Discount, Sales Price, and Tax
Eighth graders calculate discount, sales price, and sales tax. They are given various problems to work out and even have to figure how much they would make if they were working on commission as well. Students have to figure out which...
SaveandInvest.org
The True Cost of Owning a Car
Almost every teen wants a car, but can they really afford one? The lesson plan walks pupils through how to identify a budget, find all of the costs associated with car ownership, and determine if they should buy the car or keep looking.
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Paying Off Student Loans
Students plan financing postsecondary education and explain how loan repayments work. They build a spreadsheet, listing the categories of expenses in the left hand column.
Council for Economic Education
Banks and Credit Unions (Part 1)
Imagine you have money you want to save ... where do you put it? Pupils investigate the similarities and differences of banks and credit unions as they determine where exactly to place their hard-earned money. Through a WebQuest, they...
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Introduction to the National Debt
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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Your Money and Your Math
In this algebra instructional activity, students calculate interest based on a certain amount of capital, sale or item purchased. They convert percents to decimals and perform the correct calculations to find their answer. There are 20...
Digital History
The Whiskey Rebellion
Can you imagine an army of 5,000 rebels prepared to march against the United States government over...whiskey? This is exactly what happened in 1794, and your young historians will be fascinated to read about the events that led up to...
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Raising Money for Government Services
Students evaluate how money is raised to pay for government services. They describe why governments need revenue to provide goods and services. They create a list of government expenditures at the federal, state and local levels. They...
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Inflation and Money
Students define money in terms of its functions and refer back to discussion of markets and the role of money in reducing transaction costs. They give examples of types of money.
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It's Your Paycheck
Beyond reading and arithmetic, one of the most important skills for graduating seniors to have is fiscal literacy and responsibility. Start them on the right financial track with nine lessons that focus on a variety of important personal...
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Module: Self-Awareness
When considering future careers, lifestyle priorities are a big factor. Learners consider their own goals as they explore professional options. Begin with a discussion about what comprises a lifestyle, encouraging kids to think about...
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revolution
Clear and relevant images and text are used to describe the American Revolution. The text and facts given are short and will keep your students' attention, but would be best suited to accompany a lecture from the teacher about the Stamp...
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Stone Fox and Economics
Students read the novel Stone Fox and review economic concepts including income, goods, and services. They define the following terms: capital, credit, credit risk and summarize their reading by reading several chapters at a time. They...
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Basic Budgeting
Learners create a personal budget. In this creating a personal budget lesson, students create a list of 3 necessary things they need to survive. Learners rank these things in order of importance and determine their cost. Students...
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Debt and Deficits
Learners identify, research and interpret the national debt and deficits of the past through today and why it has risen significantly in the last 20 years. They analyze the size and impacts and discuss the various policy measures for...
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Word Problems
In this mathematics activity, 5th graders solve a number of word problems by selecting the best answer for each. They read each problem and fill in the bubble next to the answer selected.
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Solving Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different word problems that include various types of equations. First, they find consecutive even numbers and write an equation to solve. Then, students write a...
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Making Money
Students consider career options. In this career planning lesson, students practice job interviewing skills, examine payroll checks and discuss employee benefits.
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The Tools to Build Your Financial Dream
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.
Mathed Up!
Reverse Percentages
Boost math skills and inspire scholars to show what they know with a six-page independent practice that focuses on proportional relationships and percents.