Students explore budgeting myths. In this personal finance lesson plan, students complete a series of activities that help them recognize the pros and cons of credit. Students also discover the process for obtaining loans. This lesson...

Students assess both negative and positive incentives associated with credit card use. They identify profit as an economic incentive for banks to offer credit cards.

Students study credit and interest in a novel and consumer math activity. In this credit lesson, students read the book Bingo Brown and the Language of Love. Students discuss the book and the ideas of credit, interest, and loans....

Students explore the concept of consumer credit. In this consumer credit lesson, students discuss the costs and benefits of buying with credit. Students examine scenarios to determine the costs and benefits of using a particular method...

Learners study the role of banks, lending and their services. In this analysis lesson, students learn about savings, checking accounts and lending and the importance of banks as financial intermediaries.

In this money management worksheet, students read a paragraph regarding credit and then respond to 6 short answer questions regarding credit.

What are some of the financial risks associated with using credit? Pupils learn the warning signs of incurring financial hardship, and through PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and discussion, discover the...

Before loaning a friend money, what factors would you consider and why would you lend it? Your young economists will face questions like these in a instructional activity on banking, profit, risk, and reward, which includes the...

Most teenagers want to buy a car, but do they know how much it really costs? Calculate the cost of purchasing a car, securing auto insurance, and maintaining the new investment with a thorough and engaging personal finance...

Encourage middle schoolers to be proficient and knowledgeable in the economic world with a series of personal finance lessons. Focusing on banking, credit, budgets, and investing, the activities guide learners through financial...

Learn about defensible space and renewable resources with a lesson about forest fires. After exploring the ways that humans have impacted the environment, kids conduct mock interviews about differing points of view in the conservation...

Voting for the next president of the United States is about finding the candidate who most closely aligns with your own values and sense of democracy. High schoolers become acquainted with the candidates from the 2016 election with a...

Assess the probability of a wildfire with several lessons about fire danger ratings and risk factors. After experimenting with fuel moisture, learners explore the various elements that could contribute to a wildfire, such as wind...

Students objectively learn how critically evaluate Web sites for utility, trust, and reliability. In this lesson, students learn that some Web sites might be deceiving in their intent despite their popularity.

Discover what criteria creditors use for making loans (the 3 Cs of Credit), and impress upon your young adults the rights and responsibilities related to using credit. Pupils role play as individuals seeking or providing credit, as...

Young spenders take a look at the best ways to save and spend money. This type of financial education is lacking in schools, so implementing this instructional activity would be of great value to your students. Things like bank checking...

Learners read a book about money and smart shopping to learn about debt, advertising, and the use of credit cards. In this consumer math lesson, students read the book The Kids' Money Book and discuss economic concepts. Learners complete...

Third graders explore advantages and disadvantages of credit card use before they fall into the credit trap!

Cha-ching! You just hit the jackpot with this interactive consumer math unit. Supported by a series of online lessons and activities, these lessons engage students in applying their math skills to real-life personal...

The Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Sheet is about giving credit where credit is due. And while there are different style sheets, the one most often used in Language Arts is the MLA. In this lesson plan, high school scholars...

Middle schoolers examine use and principles of currency as it relates to the establishment and continuation of credit and banking systems.

Students discuss income and expenses. In this instructional activity on money, students define income and expenses, after whith they keep track of their income and expense transactions on a basic ledger.

Before teens head off to college or the workforce, they need to understand the world of credit. Here, they look online at credit card agreements to find hidden fees and rates. The online activity guides them through and even assesses...

A lesson plan in personal finance can be the most valuable part of a high school education. Connect the basics of banking with informational reading skills in a lesson plan that prompts teenagers to answer a series of questions...