It is very important that you know about budgeting and have discussed it before you get married. Learn why a budget must be flexible in order to work and is important for couples managing money.

Just like a personal budget, the balance of payments uses the sources of funds and uses of funds to track the movement of money. In this article, we use a young wizard's budget to make the balance of payments more relatable. This...

This is a simulation for students to integrate several concepts on saving and banking into one project.

As a part of the study of personal economics, students will research a career, costs of rent, insurance, food, transportation, etc. and prepare a monthly budget based on their research.

As a part of the online collaborative unit, Westward Ho!, students will work in cooperative groups of 4-5 students to decide what items they need to take on the Oregon Trail, determine the cost of the items, and complete a ledger to...

Students will understand how a budget is created and how it can support good financial decision-making. They will begin to consider the role that saving plays in financial planning.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are Demopolis Middle School's first -place winner of the annual MATHATHON!!!!!!!!!! You and three of your classmates have been awarded an exciting trip to NEW YORK CITY! You will each be given $1200 to cover all...

During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...

This engaging activity introduces students to the concept of albedo and how it relates to Earth's energy balance. They measure the albedo using maps, data tables, and a shaker filled with popcorn kernels. Then, they estimate the Earth's...

This unit teaches students to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies.

Students research the features and costs of cell phones and cell phone plans and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget.

This lesson covers the diversity in county government structure, duties, and services as well as the budgeting process.

This teaching box will help your learners understand how conservation of energy determines the average temperature of a planet, including Earth. These activities also illustrate how the greenhouse effect prevents our home planet from...

Students will draw upon the visual and textual data presented in photographs and documents to gain an understanding of how the federal school lunch program is a direct result of the Great Depression, how it became a permanent part of the...

We're going shopping in this integrated lesson. Learners must make a budget, create a shopping list, and act out grocery shopping utilizing their problem solving and writing skills. A comprehensive lesson with printable worksheets,...

This task has students write an equation to calculate the amount of chicken and steak that can be purchased while staying within a given budget. Students then graph the function and analyze it, discussing the dependent relationship...

This task has students find a linear function that will calculate the amount of chicken and steak to purchase in order to stay within a given budget. Students then graph the function and interpret it. Aligns with 8.F.B.4.

This lesson plan offers different strategies for eliminating debt and strengthening one's financial position and cash flow.

Consumers are faced with tough choices because so many innovative and exciting products and services are available. Therefore, engraining a decision-making process that includes considering of opportunity cost is necessary to shape...

Using MS Excel and data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis web site on federal government spending, students will compare the amounts spent on various sectors and programs over a range of years.

Investigate how an individual's career choice might affect their financial future.

This is an elementary level lesson that deals with spending, saving, income, and interest. Requires the book Kermit the Hermit by Bill Peet. Includes detailed lesson plan along with procedures and activities.

Ideas to teach children the importance of saving and the value of an allowance using this activity. Suggestions for conveying these ideas include related worksheets to help children better grasp these concepts.