Students explore the Gulf Coast disaster and what it took to rebuild the community surrounding it. In this economic development lesson, students watch a video from the Nightly Business Report and explore what all it takes to make up a...

In this ratio activity, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining various ratios of events. First, they determine the height of a building given the time of day and shadow it casts. Then, students...

Students examine the case of The Gulf Coast and relate it financial importance. In this financial planning lesson, students watch a video and then begin to analyze how to plan for the unexpected by reviewing the financial components that...

Young scholars calculate living expenses for a non-traditional career choice. They examine interest, balancing a checkbook, and financing cars and homes.

In this powers learning exercise, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various expressions with powers. First, they write an expression for volume of a cube that has a certain width, length, and height. Then,...

Students discover how to save money. In this financial planning lesson, students read the story Spend or Save? and discuss ways to save money. Students choose a character from the story and write about a financial decision they had to make.

In this decimals activity, learners solve 10 different word problems that include using decimals. First, they determine the amount of change received from a cashier given a specific amount. Then, students write a decimal representing the...

Learners examine credit and how it works. In this financial literacy lesson plan, students review the pros and cons of credit in order to purchase goods and services by answering provided questions and working within a group to come up...

In this basic word problems worksheet, 6th graders solve 5 different types of word problems based on information described in each problem. First, they determine the number of books needed to read. Then, students determine the total...

Young scholars listen to The Seven Chinese Brothers and identify tall tale elements in it. They brainstorm ways they could help each other in school. They create a banner reflecting the style and art of Chinese decorations and clothing...

Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...

In this simple money learning exercise, 6th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include word problems and money. First, they determine how much money is left after purchasing an item. Then, students determine how much...

Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation lesson, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of a...

Twelfth graders access how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use available resources. They explore the characteristics of different economic systems and institutions. Student are able to describe...

In this data worksheet, learners research a place that they would like to go on vacation. They name the country, whether it is sunny and hot, if there is a pool, and if it is a nice place to visit. Then they identify the accommodations...

Pupils make change from play money they use based on prices mentioned in a book they read. For this making change lesson plan, students use subtraction to find their change amount.

In this economics worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer and problem solving questions regarding the concept of elasticity.

Pupils estimate, calculate, and count back the amount of change needed from purchases made during small group activities.

Seventh graders will research information on products carried by a store (such as sporting goods, department, clothing, etc.) They will create purchase prices for the products they wish to carry. They also will decide what percentage...

Learners visit the grocery store to purchase items to make trail mix which are connected to Kansas agriculture. They problem solve to determine which products to buy, then create, advertise and sell the trail mix to the student body...

Third graders practice the division concept.  In this dividing lesson, 3rd graders watch a video that gives a simple division word problem. Students work collaboratively to find the solution.

Learners create a list of products with estimated prices. In this algebra lesson, students learn to write equations using variables. They match their created list with that of actual products and compare their prices,

Students study the challenges diverse people encountered in the late 19th century American society, how racial and ethnic events influenced America during the Progressive Era, and the conditions affecting employment and labor in the late...

Students examine Leopold's Land Ethic involving illegal river dumping. They consider the dilemmas of the case study and share their ideas for a solution using group discussion and individual answers.