New ReviewTurn learning into a game by asking pupils to play an online interactive activity! Learners choose their own characters, departments, work toward building the population of their towns, earn money, and must maintain an approval rating...

New ReviewHow 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 in a five-part series tasks individuals with determining an...

New ReviewDon't get snowed under by all your debts. An enlightening video from the Two Cent series discusses how to effectively pay off debt. Rather than the avalanche approach, in which people pay off debts with the highest interest first, the...

New ReviewYou always want to get your money's worth; this is true for colleges, too. Prospective collegians watch an instructive video from the Two Cent series that compares college costs and future earnings. It shows how different degrees and...

New ReviewBefore you take the plunge into the gig economy, be sure to consult this resource. Part of the Two Cent series, an engaging video describes some common financial pitfalls of side jobs. It gives five steps to take to decide if this type...

Have you ever been told that your new car begins to lose its value as soon as you drive it off the lot? Aspiring accountants take on the concepts of depreciation and book value through an easy-to-deliver career and technology lesson. The...

Develop a moving budget that keeps on moving. Learners investigate the items needed to move into a dorm. They develop a budget to purchase those items, as well as create one for personal living expenses while at college.

Take a reality check on personal finance decisions. Pupils select a career and research what they can expect to earn and calculate the take-home pay. Using a mortgage calculator, learners determine how much it will cost to purchase a...

Ratios tell the story of financial stability and success. Individuals use Internet sites to investigate ratios in finance. Throughout the activity, they take assets, liabilities, sales, costs, inventory, and expenses into consideration.

Does Bob make enough to live on his own? Given a hypothetical scenario, pupils determine whether Bob should continue to live at home, share an apartment, or live on his own. They determine Bob's take-home salary and build a budget for...

How does all this math fit together? The resource creates a graphical view of the extent of mathematics. The map shows the pure and applied sides of studying mathematics and breaks them down into their many disciplines.

Based on your current level of human capital, how long would it take you to earn $1,000,000? What about your potential human capital? Learners explore the importance of education and experience when entering the workforce, and compare...

The members of your economics class may be busy earning graduation credits, but the credit they should be concerned about is their financial credit. The third lesson plan in a unit about Hurricane Katrina and other events that can result...

Going once, going twice, sold! An auction provides class members with an opportunity to examine their attitudes toward money. After bidding on and purchasing items, individuals complete an attitude survey and then identify a goal that...

Looking for a way to assess pupils' personal financial literacy? A 100-question, multiple-choice exam provides a good understanding of what class members already know and need to know about personal finance. 

Chances are, the teenagers in your economics class have some experience with money. Help them understand that money is more than the dollars and coins they feed into the school vending machines with a video from Crash Course economics....

Kick off an engaging review on personal finance with an online football game. Financial Football incorporates both football strategies and economic knowledge in an interactive format, allowing future CFOs to answer a variety of questions...

Learners won't fumble their knowledge of personal finance after an engaging game of Financial Football! As they choose their favorite teams and desired plays, young economists demonstrate their financial literacy with a question ranging...

Make your money work for you. Future economists learn how to apply sigma notation and how to calculate the sum of a finite geometric series. The skill is essential in determining the future value of a structured savings plan with...

Borrowing money seems like a great idea until you are in over your head. High schoolers learn the benefits and risks associated with credit and how to be a responsible borrower. More than just credit cards, they learn trustworthiness is...

Keep or sell? Young learners simulate as buyers in the stock market while learning about the benefits and important factors to know when purchasing. The thorough resource allows for observation of case studies and provides an assessment...

Keep your finances straight—more like finance formulas straight—with a well-organized formula guide full of everything you need. Starting with simple interest and ending with future and present value, this sheet can be useful for many...

A fine lesson on saving and investing is here for you and your middle schoolers. In it, learners explore the values of time and money, and discover how small amounts of money invested over time can grow into a large "pot of gold." They...

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.