Are average college tuition and fees really rising in the United States? Here is a fascinating take on the rising cost of college tuition and how price discrimination may explain what is often seen as an insurmountable cost for...

A penny saved is a penny earned! Scholars research the different ways to save money over a lifetime. They investigate the Rule of 72, compound interest, and sub-prime loans to gain an understanding of how banks aid in the saving process....

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...

Learners explore the concept of financial costs of college. In this financial costs of college lesson plan, students read an article about college costs. Learners research the cost of college for the school of their choice. Students...

In this online interactive American history learning exercise, high schoolers answer 13 matching questions regarding contemporary American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

What do you know about American Indians? Upper graders compose an informational essay based on the research they conduct. They choose a Native American group to study and, using the provided list of web links, gather information and...

In this online interactive history instructional activity, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of Woodrow Wilson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional...

Students examine the poverty line. In this poverty line instructional activity, students discover what the poverty line is and how the U.S. government determines it. Students calculate alternative poverty lines and examine their...

Learners through song analysis and group discussion, identify the qualities representing the Great Depression. They study the Great Depression and how it affected people all over U.S. They analysis the lyrics to the song "Brother Can you...

If a student wants to receive any sort of financial aid, they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site explains how and allows you to submit it electronically.

This lesson plan will aid in understanding the basics of state, federal, and industry oversight and help students know the extent and limits of consumer protection by these entities. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson...

This lesson addresses facts and fiction about teen pregnancy. It is an in-depth look into the social and financial challenges of teen parenting. It includes a cost analysis of a baby's first year of life. Be aware the subject of this...