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Michigan Education Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, legislative initiatives, student resources (e.g., "Interactive Frog Dissection," "Kids' Korner," and the...
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Buck Institute

Buck Institution for Education: Pblu: Biz World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
BizWorld is an example of a project-based learning lesson where students learn by building a student-run business and keep a record of the financials throughout the project so as to accurately measure the value of each company.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Financial Fairy Tales

For Students Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A simple presentation of an engaging fairy story called The Last Gold Coin with messages about financial management that are clear morals from the tale.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Saving for Post Secondary Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use an online compound interest calculator to answer questions and create charts that show the value of saving money over time for future education goals.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Ways to Pay for Higher Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the Internet to explore ways to pay for their higher education and record their findings in an informational brochure.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Playing an Insurance Matching Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers play a game to demonstrate their understanding of how insurance reduces financial risk.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Getting Banked

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students select a local bank or credit union to research to learn about what to consider when choosing a financial institution. Includes teaching guide and student worksheet that can be filled in on a computer.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Creating a Presentation on 529 Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students conduct Internet research on 529 plans and create a digital slide presentation to inform others about how these plans can help people save for future education costs.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Reflecting on Needs Versus Wants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By thinking about their own expenses, students explore how differentiating between needs and wants can inform daily financial decisions and rules to live by.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Investigating Investing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investor.gov website to learn about some common types of financial investment products.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Budgeting & Checking Activity Financial Literacy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a simulation for students to integrate several concepts on saving and banking into one project.
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Save And Invest

Finra Investor Education Foundation: Before You Choose a Credit Card

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan covers the differences between credit cards and how to choose the right one.
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Save And Invest

Finra Investor Education Foundation: Credit Score [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan covers the benefits and pitfalls of good and bad credit scores.
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Save And Invest

Finra Investor Education Foundation: Dividend Paying Stocks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan focuses on the fundamental concepts of investing in dividend-paying stocks.
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Human Resources and Employment: Oc Cinfo: Financial Planner

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the career of a financial planner. Read about the duties, working conditions, skills, education, employment, salary, and others.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Developing a Financial Investment Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are given brief descriptions of three individuals. They act as financial advisors and develop a financial investment portfolio for each client using internet references as they analyze various saving options. The internet web...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Staying Afloat Financially in the 21st Century

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson will help students identify how to make good decisions which will help them financially in the future. Students will identify how to take their own wants and work them into a form of a personal budget. Students will also...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Education: Weigh Your Options

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Getting and keeping a job often requires special education or training. While an employer may provide or pay for some additional education or training, workers often have to obtain it on their own. In this lesson, young scholars use a...
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University of Nebraska

Nebraska Council on Economic Education (Ncee)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The NCEE's mission is to "improve school economic education programs throughout Nebraska." Its website provides information on the organization and resources for the classroom teacher.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Playing a Credit and Debit Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students play a game to practice and explore positive credit and debit card behaviors.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Choosing the Best Cell Phone Plan for You

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars 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.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Making Spending Decisions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students practice a commonly used decision-making model called PACED to help make spending decisions.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Financing Your College Education

For Students 11th - 12th
Financing your college education can feel like a daunting task surrounded in anxiety. However, there is no reason to worry; there are plenty of people available to help you through the process. The important consideration to start is...
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Maryland Council on Economic Education (Mcee)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Comprised of leaders in business, agriculture, government, and education from around the State," the site fosters economic education. Major emphasis here is on awards programs and their winners.