Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take Time to Save Now

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm reasons to save money, investigate impact of saving regularly using interactive, on-line calculators, explain how compounding interest affects savings, explore different strategies for saving money, and write personal...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Opportunity Cost

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The price of those new shoes involves more than just money! Individuals explore the concept of opportunity cost using a video clip and gratification discussions. They prepare a budget based off of their set of values in regards to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Living Arrangements

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify various housing options, focusing on rental vs. purchase and short vs. long term. With a partner, students discuss their housing situation. Once their discussion is complete, students write a brief paragraph weighing...