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PricewaterhouseCoopers

Buying a Home: Income vs. Monthly Payments

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Purchasing a house takes more plan than elementary schoolers realize. Each buyer will look at monthly income to determine what they can afford for a mortgage and other expenses. 
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Visa

Bank or Bust: Selecting a Banking Partner

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Why shouldn't we just save all our money in our mattress? Couldn't our money disappear? Pupils discover the benefits of utilizing banks and credit unions for saving money, as well as how to evaluate different types of...
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Curated OER

Describe and Compare

For Students 8th - 10th
Interest your French classes in making comparisons and using the expressions plus que, presque aussi que, tous les deux, and beaucoup plus que. They study a list of Internet businessmen who have made a financial bundle. Then they compare...
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Making Money Work For You

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between saving and investing money. In this algebra activity, students compare different investment options, recognizing the risks and rewards of investing and integrate investing into their financial planning.
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Becoming an Adult

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make plans for growing up. For this personal health lesson, students participate in a strategic planning session to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. 
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We're In The Money

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learn about the history of money, as well as counterfeiting, budget vocabulary, and money management. Much of the lesson requires a Nova video; however, it also includes numerous worksheets that may be useful even without the video....
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BW Walch

Vending Machine Bans Increase in Schools Nationwide

For Teachers 7th - 11th Standards
Does a ban on vending machines infringe on student rights, or do school officials have an obligation to monitor foods sold on school grounds? Your class members will explore the educational, health, and financial issues related to...
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101 Questions

Potty Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You don't want to flush your money down the drain! Have your classes complete a financial comparison between two different types of toilets. They use linear modeling to determine the most cost-effective model.
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Wind Wise Education

What is the Cost of Inefficiency?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
What does it cost to keep the lights on? Through a hands-on activity, class members use a watt meter and determine the amount of energy different types of light bulbs use. The class then determines the financial and environmental...
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Kermit the Hermit

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students consider money management. In this personal finances lesson, students read Kermit the Hermit and discuss what was done with the unexpected money that Kermit received. Students examine methods of saving money and...
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PAY CREDIT WHEN CREDIT IS DUE

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students learn about credit cards and scores and how to and not to use them. In this financial concept lesson, students are given hypothetical scenarios where they are able to apply learning's to given situations as they figure rates,...
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Careers Lesson: Budget Analysis

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine money management. They study percentages, inequalities, fixed and variable expense calculations in order to develop an understanding of how these concepts apply to budgeting a lifestyle for a specific career.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson plan, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Students investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money in the...
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The Best Vacation Ever

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research various vacation destinations and the costs of travel. In this vacation planning lesson plan, students obtain information for various purposes, research sites, document their findings, learn about geographical regions,...
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Saving Private Pensions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the importance of financial security after retirement, examine current problems with pension plans in the private sector, research different retirement options, and create a "How it Works" poster.
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Making Choices

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore financial decision making. In this introductory economics lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, and discuss making financial choices based on wants and...
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Budgeting for the Future

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the net amount of an income for a fictional job. They must determine their net worth minus standard deductions. Students must then determine their monthly budget including, groceries, credit, and rent.
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The Business of Credit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learn about credit ratings and how it plays a role in the function of small businesses. Learners use their knowledge of good and bad credit to role play and determine good credit vs. bad credit in the area of small businesses.
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Savings Account Introduction Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This teaching tool promotes a practical understanding of basic mathematical skills by having learners determine percents on interest. There are several worksheet options available as well as a guid on how best to use them.
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Deciphering Your Cell Phone Bill

For Teachers 7th - 8th
You just got your first cell phone bill, but what does it all mean? Clear up the confusion for your young consumers as they break down and itemize a cell phone bill to better understand what they are paying for and why. This type of...
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Money Management-Grocery Shopping for a Family Profile

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate a family profile and design a menu plan. In this consumer science lesson, students plan and prepare a weekly menu based on a family profile.
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PLANNING A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research stocks and how to read and interpret financial data. They choose 5 companies to invest in and track their performance over 10 weeks. They create a spreadsheet which shows the results.
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Business Analysis and Sales Forecasting - Lesson Plan: 3 x 1 hour lessons

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation (provided as a link on the lesson plan). Students analyze trends and problems bussinesses face in establishing and identifying trends.
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Reading the Financial Pages: In Print and Online

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study information presented in the financial pages of newspapers and online sources They learn how to follow stocks online.

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