Fifth graders share the book, "The Story of Money" and discuss the uses of money, bartering, trade and the history of money. Students discuss various ways of spending: cash, check, debit/credit cards and review the check writing process....

Students investigate percents and interest. In this algebra lesson, students invest money in a bank account and calculate the interest rate they receive over time. They convert percents to decimals and solve problems using percents.

Second graders identify the value of coins and make change from a dollar using different amounts. They are given story problems and use a fake shop in which they can buy things in which they have to determine how much change they would...

Tenth graders pretend to set up an ice cream shop in a make believe town of shapes.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders work together to put up an ice cream stand in an ideal location and solve for the minimum given the...

Learners write equations based on a pattern. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the arithmetic and geometric mean of a sequence. They rewrite word problems as a linear equation and solve real life scenario based on the given data.

Ninth graders establish a food budget based on individual needs and resources. They evaluate grocery stores and establish guidelines for purchasing specific foods.

Learners visit the mall to get prices on favorite shoe brands. They access the internet to find the selling price of these stocks and look for up to date financial information. They experience good business sense as opposed to emotional...